Supply Chain Expert

Our client is an award-winning global manufacturing leader seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee production planning, inventory strategy, S&OP, and supply chain performance across multiple facilities. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex supply chain challenges, leading teams, and driving operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead production planning and scheduling across multiple manufacturing locations
• Drive the monthly S&OP process and align production with customer demand
• Balance inventory, capacity, labor, and material availability to meet business goals
• Identify and resolve supply chain constraints before they impact customers
• Develop inventory strategies that improve service while reducing excess inventory
• Partner with Procurement and Operations to ensure material availability
• Monitor key supply chain metrics and implement improvements
• Drive inventory optimization and cost-saving initiatives
• Lead and develop production planning, inventory, and logistics teams
• Build strong partnerships across Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Sales
• Champion Lean and continuous improvement initiatives
• Use data and analytics to identify opportunities and make recommendations to leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in:
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Production Planning
  • S&OP
  • Manufacturing Operations
• APICS/CPIM/CSCP Certification
• SAP experience
• Multi-site manufacturing experience
• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Experience leading inventory reduction and continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Strategic leadership role with visibility across multiple manufacturing facilities
• Opportunity to influence supply chain strategy and business performance
• Hybrid work schedule with flexibility
• Stable, growing global manufacturer with a strong reputation and long-tenured leadership team
• Opportunity to lead meaningful initiatives involving inventory optimization, production planning, S&OP, and operational excellence

Pay

$140,000 - $160,000 per year + Bonus Potential

Schedule

• 4 days onsite, 1 day remote
• Up to 25% travel

Location: Minnetonka, MN (Hybrid)