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)