Supply Chain Manager

About the role

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)

Pay

• Salary range: $100,000 – $140,000 USD
• Incentive: Not eligible