SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

We have an exciting position open for a Supply Chain Manager in our Cary, IL location. This role will lead, coach, and develop a team of professional buyers and schedulers to drive key performance indicators while promoting a customer-focused and continuous improvement culture.

What you will work on :

• As a people manager, the SCM will maintain Individual Development Plans and support career growth for their team, and lead training initiatives driving skill sets needed to meet performance targets. They will also champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Employee Safety initiatives.
• Oversee purchasing of raw materials, components, and subcontractors.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure uninterrupted supply, and contribute to innovative ideas, reduce costs, and improve service levels to our end customer.
• Establish and maintain measurable performance metrics for purchasing activities including supplier performance and material shortage elimination.
• Collaborate with Purchasing organization to initiate and maintain vendor inventory programs and optimize inventory holding costs.
• Oversee the production scheduling process to ensure we meet customer demands while optimizing resources and minimizing downtime.
• Coordinate with production teams to ensure timely completion of manufacturing processes and adherence to schedules.
• Implement improvements to streamline workflows, reduce lead times, and enhance overall efficiency in production and inventory control.
• Monitor key performance indicators and coordinate cross-functional work teams to increase effectiveness of supply chain initiatives.
• Function as a supply chain escalation point and drive resolution of issues that prevent orders from being fulfilled completely and on-time.
• Collaborate with multiple-functional managers and global planning teams to implement good planning practices including time fencing and level loading.
• Actively engage with the S&OP team to analyze demand patterns and future forecast to optimize inventory
• Manage stakeholder communication and expectations.
• Leverage SAP, PowerBI, and AI tools to optimize processes and increase accuracy.
• Identify, document, and implement best practices.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement projects and may lead project teams.
• Other duties as assigned, according to the changing needs of the business

What you will bring :

Experience

Skills

Compensation range : $120-$130K

nextSource is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure, and life experiences or for any other reason.

nextSource is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@nextSource.com.

Salary : $120,000 - $130,000