Job Description

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Summary

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing internal supply chain operations to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and timely flow of materials throughout the manufacturing process. This role oversees inventory management, warehousing, material handling, logistics, and production scheduling in a manufacturing environment. The Supply Chain Manager develops, coaches, and supervises production schedulers to support optimal plant performance.

Functions

Supply Chain Planning & Execution

• Coordinate and oversee internal supply chain activities including inventory control, warehousing, material handling, logistics, and production scheduling.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Purchasing to ensure material availability and uninterrupted production.
• Identify and maintain internal resources required to support an effective and reliable supply chain.

Inventory & Materials Management

• Develop, maintain, and monitor inventory levels of raw materials, components, and supplies across all plant locations.
• Ensure inventory levels support production requirements while minimizing excess inventory and carrying costs.
• Analyze inventory accuracy, usage, and turnover; implement improvements to improve efficiency and cost performance.

Production Scheduling Leadership

• Develop, lead, and supervise production schedulers to ensure accurate, achievable, and optimized production schedules.
• Establish standards and best practices for scheduling, capacity planning, and material readiness.
• Coach and develop schedulers to improve schedule adherence, responsiveness, and cross-functional coordination.

Continuous Improvement & Performance Management

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to inventory, logistics, warehousing, and production scheduling.
• Analyze current processes and procedures; recommend and implement improvements to increase efficiency, service levels, and profitability.

Warehousing & Material Handling

• Oversee warehousing and material handling operations to ensure safe, efficient storage, movement, and availability of materials in support of production and shipping requirements.
• Evaluate warehouse layout, material flow, equipment, and staffing; recommend and implement improvements to enhance safety, productivity, and space utilization.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, exempt position that regularly requires 40-50 hours per week.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred
• Experience in inventory control, production, manufacturing, and scheduling
• Experience with PLEX ERP manufacturing software

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