Supply Chain Manager

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, production planning, inventory management, and logistics. This role ensures alignment between customer demand, production capacity, and material availability to achieve on-time delivery and cost objectives. The Supply Chain Manager drives process improvements, develops high-performing teams, and implements strategic sourcing and planning initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and support business growth.

Responsibilities:

Business Performance Metrics

• Achieve on-time delivery performance targets in alignment with business objectives
• Reduce material lead times by optimizing supplier stock plans and developing alternative sourcing strategies
• Improve customer lead times through effective material planning and coordination with production scheduling
• Optimize inventory levels using item and supplier analysis methodologies
• Manage and reduce shipping and tariff costs through data-driven analysis
• Prevent stock-outs and production line disruptions

Team Leadership and Operations

• Lead and develop the procurement team to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials
• Oversee the production planning team to align schedules with inventory, labor, and customer demand
• Manage shipping and receiving operations to ensure accurate and efficient processing
• Build and maintain supplier relationships; negotiate contracts to achieve favorable terms

Process Deployment and Continuous Improvement

• Monitor and manage inventory to balance production requirements and inventory levels
• Integrate planning across procurement, production, and logistics to optimize efficiency and reduce lead times
• Implement best practices in shipping and receiving to minimize delays and errors
• Improve order entry processes to enhance accuracy and streamline workflows
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and teamwork
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure supply chain effectiveness
• Prepare and present reports on supply chain performance, risks, and improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and quality standards

Strategic Responsibilities

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with production and financial goals
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, quality improvements, and increased efficiency through strategic sourcing
• Evaluate and manage outsourcing relationships, ensuring performance meets quality and delivery expectations

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or a related function within a manufacturing or production environment
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership or people management role
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-informed decisions
• Experience with ERP and MRP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics and/or SAP)
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in planning and execution
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a related field
• Professional certification in supply chain management (e.g., APICS, CSCP, CPIM)