Supply Chain Manager

About the role

The Supply Chain Manager will serve as a close operational partner to site leadership, driving high standards in supply chain execution across drill manufacturing and reconditioning operations to ensure best-in-class service to global and domestic customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team for new solid carbide drills and reconditioning of solid carbide drills and endmills
• Manage and lead projects for the site, including improvement projects, production transfers between Walter sites and new products
• Responsible for end-to-end production planning for new drill manufacturing and reconditioning services for drills and endmills
• Manage distinct planning logic for each stream: make-to-stock and make-to-order for new drills; service order management for reconditioned tools
• Weekly OTD (On-Time Delivery) tracking — plan vs. actual — across manufacturing and reconditioning workflows with structured reporting to site leadership
• Prepare weekly and monthly production plans aligned with capacity, incoming reconditioned tool volume, and raw material availability
• Manage SAP planning module to drive scheduling, procurement, and inventory decisions across both business streams
• Ensure availability of all required raw materials and consumables (carbide blanks, regrind stock, coatings, packaging)
• Manage inbound logistics for used tools received for reconditioning, including tracking, intake coordination, and turnaround time commitments
• Timely communication to internal and external customers on planned volumes, reconditioning lead times, and delivery commitments
• Maintain and monitor key supply chain KPIs including stock availability, delivery precision, lead times, and delivery accuracy; drive corrective actions when targets are not met
• Manage quarterly volume and inventory forecasts; track reconditioning service volume trends and adjust capacity planning accordingly
• Lead implementation of LEAN concepts

Requirements

• Engineering or Business degree; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years of direct experience in logistics or supply chain in a manufacturing environment
• Direct experience in production planning, inventory management, and supply chain execution in a precision manufacturing or machining environment
• Experience managing supply chain for both make-to-stock manufacturing and service/repair operations
• In-depth knowledge of forecasting, inventory management, and supply chain management concepts
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple planning streams with different demand patterns and lead time structures
• Strong team leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with internal teams, external suppliers, and customers
• An analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions across complex operations
• Comfortable working with all levels of management, from shop floor to global directors and vice presidents
• A strong continuous improvement and business systems development mindset

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Project management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles and practices

Benefits

• Excellent 401(k) plan: company match of ½ up to 3% PLUS 5% company contribution every paycheck
• Company-paid life insurance at 2x annual salary and company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plus many elective benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), paid parental leave, and 11 paid holidays

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.