Supply Chain Transportation Manager

Job Purpose

A supply chain category manager is responsible for analyzing the flow of goods through the supply chain in order to identify gaps and issues in current operations and processes. The analyst further uses analytical techniques to identify ways to improve supply chain performance. This position requires the ability to focus on details while maintaining focus on the big picture and to make smart, timely decisions in the absence of perfect information. The role applies all procurement levers (Demand, Process, Supply, and Innovation) with stakeholders to increase profitability and achieve sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for key categories within Ring’s Supply Chain.
• Manage overall vendor risk and ensure short‑ and long‑term supply.
• Analyze gaps in Ring’s procurement performance and develop and implement action plans to close those gaps.
• Analyze key data and insights to determine vendor industry trends.
• Foster trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services.
• Place appropriate forecasts and orders to ensure product availability while managing sustainable inventory levels.
• Analyze risks associated with brands, vendors, and industries to develop alternate or contingency strategies.
• Implement alternate or contingency strategies as needed, coordinating with key stakeholders inside and outside the supply chain organization to ensure a stable supply of products to Ring plants and customers.
• Identify leverage opportunities, collaborate with buyers, and assist in negotiating contracts, supply agreements, and reviewing vendor industry trends.
• Establish packaging specifications and maintain current specs within internal systems.
• Conduct value analysis and evaluate/recommend new or alternative packaging.
• Assist supply chain and stakeholders with new business opportunities.
• Assist plants with inventory control as needed.
• Maintain monthly tracking documents for all raw material purchases.
• Recommend and qualify suppliers.
• Negotiate supplier claims as needed.
• Conduct supplier audits as needed.
• Process all credits in a timely manner and review outstanding credit requests on a quarterly basis.

Experience and Educational Qualifications

• Four to seven years of experience with multi‑plant responsibility.
• Experience negotiating on a regional and national level.
• Preferred four‑year college degree.
• Computer skills including TMS, ERP, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, BI tools, etc.