Hiring: Supplier Excellence & Readiness Assessment Lead Company: New Flyer Location: United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:45:59 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Risk Management, Stakeholder Management About the job Experience: •10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, supplier development, supplier risk management, manufacturing operations, or related leadership roles Required Skills: •Lead end-to-end supplier readiness assessments across critical suppliers •Define assessment scope based on supplier risk, business impact, and strategic importance •Evaluate supplier leadership effectiveness, organizational structure, accountability, and business management processes •Assess demand planning, forecast management, order management, and supply chain planning capabilities •Evaluate supply continuity risks, long lead-time material strategies, and tier-two supplier dependencies •Assess supplier readiness for growth, business changes, relocations, ERP implementations, and operational disruptions •Identify business, supply chain, operational, and organizational risks that may impact performance •Consolidate manufacturing, quality, and supply chain assessment findings into a comprehensive readiness evaluation Qualifications: •In-depth knowledge of demand planning, ERP/MRP systems, forecasting, capacity management, and supply continuity risk •Demonstrated success leading supplier escalation, recovery, and improvement initiatives •Strong business acumen with the ability to identify systemic risks and improvement opportunities •Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills •Demonstrated capacity to travel up to 50% Compensation: •$140,000 - $170,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •401K with generous company match Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!