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Supply Chain Manager
Irvine, CA

DRI Companies (www.dricompanies.com), parent company of LUMETA (www.lumetasolar.com), is a revolutionary leader in the renewable energy industry!    Our success depends on employees who are innovators and committed to achieving big, bold goals with unwavering integrity.  Our reputation is an important strategic asset and our employees persistently enhance this asset by “walking the talk”.  If you have aspirations to make a real difference in the same way we aspire to be a great company, we want to hear from you now! 

Due to increasing markets and company growth, DRI Companies is eager to fill the newly-created position of Supply Chain Manager.  Based out of our Irvine, California headquarters, the Supply Chain Manager reports to the Vice President.

Tell Me What I’ll Be Doing:

• Develop and implement an efficient inventory/logistics strategy to support LumetaUMETA’s solar products business.
• Drive the implementation of material requirements management (MRP) and logistics functions within DRI Companies’ ERP infrastructure (Oracle’s JD Edwards Enterprise One), as well as other software/hardware enablers to support supply chain processes.
• Oversee DRI Companies’ warehouse network and personnel, maximizing the rReturn on iInvestment of inventory assets, exceeding fill rates and minimizing shrinkage.
• Manage the quality and on-time delivery of solar module and tile products delivered by contract manufacturers.
• Supervise finished solar product shipments to US and Europe.
• Manage material movement from suppliers to job  sites for construction services businesses, minimizing total delivered costs and optimizing use of current transportation asset base.
• Oversee deployment of DRI Companies’ transportation assets.

Required Qualifications:

• 10-15 years in a supply chain management function with progressively increasing management responsibility
• Proven experience managing contract manufacturer relationships domestically and internationally
• Proven expertise in MRP functions
• Broad expertise in managing global purchasing function
• Previous experience implementing MRP, inventory management and/or supply chain optimization information technology enablers
• Ability to autonomously thrive in a start-up environment, meet aggressive deadlines and successfully multi-task
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications: 

• BS or BA degree highly desired, and degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Industrial/Mechanical/  Manufacturing Engineering preferred
• Experience managing supply chain processes in the construction services and/or electric/electronics industries
• Supply chain consulting experience with manufacturing clients
• Experience implementing inventory optimization and strategic sourcing initiatives
• Advanced degree in manufacturing management or supply chain disciplines
• APICS Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) certification
• Fluent in Mandarin (products are manufactured in China), German or French

More About DRI Companies:
DRI Companies (www.dricompanies.com) is one of the largest and most respected commercial and residential roofing and waterproofing construction companies in the United States.  LumetaUMETA (www.lumetasolar.com), a wholly-owned subsidiary of DRI Companies and a renewable energy products manufacturer, was created by a management and design team with a combined 25 years of renewable energy industry experience and 140 years of construction industry expertise.  With its industry-leading, building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) design engineering, LumetaUMETA’s groundbreaking products seamlessly integrate into virtually any roof, creating clean, renewable energy without compromising the aesthetics and functionality of the roof system.

What’s In It For Me?

• Relocation Reimbursement   
• Highly- competitive compensation
• Career advancement/growth opportunities
• Work schedule flexibility
• Business casual Monday through Thursday; “Blue Jeans” Friday
• Company-wide DRIVE (DRI Vision Exchange) Meetings

Attractive Benefits Package, Iincluding:

• Medical (HMO or PPO)
• Dental (DHMO or PPO)
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company Paid (and sSupplemental Vvoluntary) Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Plan with immediate vesting and loan availability
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick Days

For Consideration, Please Send Your Resume Along With Your Salary History And Requirements To:
Cheryl Daniel – Human Resources Manager
jobs@dricompanies.com
Fax: 949-241-8162