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Supply Chain Manager
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What they do
A Supply Chain Manager manages the work involved with moving materials, including raw materials, finished products or data, in a cost effective way. Supervises logistics analysts who gather data on production, storage and transportation costs; looks for ways to streamline production and implement cost savings.
$130,132 / year median in Illinois
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary We're looking for a Supply Chain Manager who is passionate about improving processes, optimizing inventory performance, and driving operational excellence within a manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys identifying opportunities, solving complex supply chain challenges, and leading teams through continuous improvement initiatives. In this role, you will oversee, plan, monitor and manage teams supporting the Supply Chain. Ensure departmental and support personnel are focused on continuous improvement of processes. Promote alignment by understanding and communicating customer needs and requirements throughout the organization. Job Description
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide direction to teams in Supply Chain. Analyze, resolve or escalate inventory issues. Ensure daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly tasks of Supply Chain teams meet standards. Resolve daily Supply Chain issues. Direct team regarding issue resolution and continuous improvement. Communicate to senior management Supply Chain and service issues with short and long term recommendations on resolution. Ensure inventory plans and execution of plans are consistent with Supply Chain goals. Provide support to internal manufacturing operations. Prepare and present forward-looking, future projections of inventory, volume, service, planning, capacity, and space considerations. Assure that the system parameters are correct. Manage communication between Teams.
Management responsibilities include:
Typically oversees professional employees/teams OR typically manages non-professional employees through Supervisors in manufacturing, distribution or office environments Day-to-day operations of a group of employees. May have limited budgetary responsibility and usually contributes to budgetary impact; Interpret and execute policies for departments/projects and develops. Recommend and implement new policies or modifications to existing policies. Provide general guidelines and parameters for staff functioning. Hiring staff, recommending pay increases, performing performance reviews, training and development of staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Bachelor's degree or 10 years of equivalent experience Certification /
Licensure:
None Work Experience:
At least 5 years manufacturing, distribution or purchasing experience. Experience demonstrating knowledge level of MRP, buying, demand management and forecasting.
Knowledge / Skills
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Abilities:
Position requires the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages and volume. Position requires the ability to apply concepts of algebra and business statistics. Advanced level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using AVERAGE function, merging and centering cells, printing centered page and/or creating a pivot table).
PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Bachelor's Degree Work Experience:
Experience in import logistics, inventory planning and transportation. Experience managing people, including hiring, developing, motivating and directing people as they work. Experience with SAP. Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. The anticipated salary range for this position:
$116,000.00 - $174,000.00 Annual The actual salary will vary based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold. Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. We're dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here . Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Health and Wellness Programs