Lead Supply Chain Coordinator

About the role

The Lead Supply Chain Coordinator oversees the end-to-end movement of goods, managing everything from demand planning, warehousing, and logistics. The Lead would optimize operational costs, align supply chain strategies with business goals, and lead cross-functional teams to prevent disruption and maximize efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Demand & Inventory planning: Forecast market demand, monitor stock levels, and implement control methods to avoid shortages or excess inventory.
• Logistics & Warehousing: Oversee transportation routes, manage distribution centers, and track shipments to ensure on-time delivery.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and mentor Supply Chain Coordinators and Logistics teams when necessary.
• Performance & Data Analysis: Utilize data analytics and ERP tracking key performance indicators such as On-time delivery, backlog, etc.
• Requests resources through the purchasing department and monitors scheduled deliveries from vendors.
• Develop, implement, and monitor capacity planning for manufacturing optimizing machine efficiency, manpower, and customer demand requirements.
• Establish and implement methods and best practices related to the systems and process that support inventory forecasting, purchasing, and material control.
• Identify opportunities to increase strategic value through continuous improvement, optimization, and process control.
• Works according to Scherdel's quality and environmental system requirements, and customer quality requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associate’s degree Required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive supply chain, logistics, procurement, or demand planning. 2-3 leadership role preferred.
• Experience in metal stamping, metal forming, and/or manufacturing planning a plus.

Competencies

• Technical skills: Proficiency in ERP/MRP (SAP, QAD, Mapics, Oracle), advanced Excel modeling, and ability to analyze data (forecasting, historical usage, etc.)
• Exceptional negotiation, conflict resolution, and cross-functional project management capabilities.
• Risk Management: Develop contingency plans and resilient supply chain framework to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
• Process Optimization: Identify supply chain bottlenecks and communicate with procurement and suppliers’ opportunities for improvements.
• Analytical Skills: Data analysis, Excel modeling, forecasting, planning.
• Exhibit the ability to be a team player, solve problems, communicate efficiently, and aim towards optimal results.

Position Environment

• Must be able to perform duties in a fast-paced environment
• Daily use of technologies includes long periods of time of use of computer and keyboard.

Benefits

Commensurate with experience.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

Contact Information

Please contact +1(231)777-6191 or e-mail HR.Mus@SCHERDEL.com for all hiring inquiries.