Supply Chain Manager
About the role
Join a Legacy of Manufacturing Excellence At SSW Advanced Technologies, we are the people and expertise behind your perfect products. For more than 70 years, SSW has supplied innovative components and systems to leading appliance manufacturers around the world. In 1998, SSW acquired Collis, Inc. to deepen our manufacturing expertise and expand our wire fabrication capabilities, establishing our Clinton, Iowa facility as an important part of our manufacturing network. Today, the Collis facility continues to play a critical role in delivering quality products and supply chain excellence to our customers. We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end supply chain operations at our Clinton, Iowa facility.
Responsibilities
- Lead production planning and scheduling activities to meet customer demand and operational objectives.
- Monitor forecasts, demand signals, and supply chain metrics to identify risks and opportunities.
- Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes and inventory optimization initiatives.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve service levels, material flow, and operational efficiency.
- Own monthly inventory targets for Raw Materials (RAW), Work-in-Process (WIP), and Finished Goods (FG).
- Ensure inventory accuracy through effective cycle count programs and inventory control processes.
- Provide accountability for inventory reporting, reconciliation, and corrective actions.
- Continuously reduce inventory levels while maintaining production continuity and customer service expectations.
- Lead purchasing activities, including domestic and international sourcing.
- Review purchasing requirements with overseas suppliers, including China and other global sources.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, freight agreements, and service terms with suppliers and logistics partners.
- Ensure timely receipt of raw materials to support uninterrupted production schedules.
- Manage shipping, receiving, transportation, and warehousing operations.
- Optimize transportation routes, freight costs, and warehouse strategies.
- Evaluate material handling equipment, storage capacity, and staffing requirements.
- Improve inventory flow and distribution effectiveness across operations.
- Track and report key operational KPIs, including shipments, finished goods inventory, labor performance, production output, and scrap.
- Partner with Operations, Finance, IT, and Corporate teams to drive process improvements.
- Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and strengthen supply chain performance.
- Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- 5-7 years of experience in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Operations, Production Control, or related functions within a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience with: Production planning and scheduling Inventory management and cycle counting Purchasing and supplier management Logistics and transportation coordination Forecasting and demand planning
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Systems, or a related field.
- Experience in international procurement and supplier negotiations.
- Experience within ISO-certified manufacturing environments.
Skills
- Strategic Supply Chain Planning
- Inventory Optimization
- Purchasing & Supplier Negotiation
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Leadership & Team Collaboration
- Customer Focus
- Communication & Relationship Building
Benefits
High-visibility role with direct impact on operational performance and business outcomes. Collaborative culture focused on innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Career growth opportunities within a multinational organization.
Pay
$95,000 - $105,000 per year
Schedule
On-site role located in Clinton, Iowa. Combination of office and manufacturing floor environment. Exposure to manufacturing conditions, including noise and airborne particles. Use of standard office equipment and required PPE while on the production floor. Travel to other SSW facilities and suppliers as needed, including occasional international travel.