Supply Chain Manager Supply Chain Manager

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading planning, scheduling, and supply chain operations at the Youngstown site to ensure on-time delivery, volume attainment, and strategic readiness. This role is pivotal in enabling digital transformation through data-driven planning, system adoption, and cross-functional coordination. The ideal candidate will demonstrate entrepreneurial leadership, analytical rigor, and the ability to drive modernization across MRP, APS, MES, and AI-enabled planning systems.

This position assumes functional leadership responsibilities and is expected to navigate both tactical execution and strategic initiatives beyond core daily operations.

Job Duties:

Planning & Scheduling

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  Develop and maintain the long-range master supply plan using advanced planning tools (e.g., Sage 300 MRP, Siemens Preactor).

  
  

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  Ensure synchronization between macro supply plans and detailed asset/shift-level schedules.

  
  

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  Evaluate capacity, demand, and material availability to optimize supply-demand balance and level-load production.

  
  

Modernization & System Adoption

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  Lead planning-related modernization initiatives including MRP configuration, APS optimization, and automated work order closure.

  
  

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  Partner with IT and data analysts to support system integrations (Sage 300, MES, Forecast X) and scenario modeling.

  
  

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  Champion AI-readiness by applying predictive analytics and anomaly detection to improve planning agility.

  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

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  Collaborate with Commercial, Operations, and Finance teams to align forecasts, resource planning, and pro-forma financials.

  
  

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  Support monthly SIOP cycles with accurate data, KPI dashboards, and scenario planning.

  
  

Procurement & Sourcing

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  Gather market intelligence, develop sourcing strategies, and negotiate supplier agreements.

  
  

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  Maintain spend analytics to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve procurement efficiency.

  
  

Performance Management

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  Monitor and report KPIs including schedule stability, work order closure rates, and inventory accuracy.

  
  

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  Lead and develop direct reports, setting annual goals and driving performance aligned with modernization objectives.

  
  

Continuous Improvement

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  Incorporate Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies into supply chain continuity planning.

  
  

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  Drive change management activities to ensure successful adoption of new systems and processes.

  
  

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

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  BS/BA in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or related discipline required.

  
  

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  10+ years of experience in related field including scheduling and/ or master planning.

  
  

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  APICS, CPM certification highly desired.

  
  

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  Computer skills should include advanced aptitude in Microsoft office with and emphasis in Excel and PowerPoint.

  
  

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  Employee must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment

  
  

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  Strong Administrative Skills (organizational and time management)

  
  

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  Conflict Management, leadership and problem-solving competencies.

  
  

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  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  
  

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  Results and detail oriented.

  
  

Work Environment:

Position is carried out primarily in an office environment, in a factory setting. On occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.