Supply Chain Manager

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field required.
• APICS/ASCM, CPIM, CSCP, or other Supply Chain certifications preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, reporting, and data analysis tools.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive Supply Chain Management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous OEM manufacturing experience required.
• Proven experience leading and developing supply chain teams, including buyers, planners, and shipping/receiving personnel.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, inventory management, procurement, production planning, and logistics.
• Demonstrated success negotiating supplier agreements, pricing, and lead-time commitments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives across purchasing, inventory, logistics, and warehouse operations.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to develop and monitor KPIs, inventory metrics, and supplier performance measures.
• Commitment to safety, operational excellence, cost reduction, and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with sales, engineering, production, customer service, and executive leadership teams.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Frequent computer use, including ERP/MRP systems, reporting, and data analysis.
• Ability to walk production and warehouse areas as needed.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment as required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Job Duties

• Lead purchasing, planning, scheduling, inventory control, logistics, shipping, and receiving operations to support customer demand and production goals.
• Develop material planning strategies that optimize inventory levels, improve service performance, and reduce costs.
• Manage and maintain ERP/MRP data, documentation, scheduling, and procurement processes.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing, delivery schedules, and strategic sourcing agreements.
• Establish inventory strategies including safety stock, EOQ, reorder points, and demand planning processes.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of supply chain professionals while monitoring performance and accountability.
• Evaluate supplier performance related to quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Reduce excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory while improving inventory accuracy.
• Analyze and report KPIs related to on-time delivery, inventory performance, utilization, supplier performance, and cost savings.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency across sourcing, warehouse operations, logistics, and materials management functions.
• Promote a culture of safety, collaboration, and operational excellence throughout the supply chain organization.

Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer. Examples may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)