Supply Chain Manager

Position Overview

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for all aspects of supply chain management, including purchasing materials and services, material planning, coordinating with production scheduling, and managing inventory turns and value. This role involves negotiating with vendors, developing strategic sourcing partnerships, and aligning suppliers to achieve company goals such as On-Time Delivery, Quality, and Cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate with vendors for goods and services to secure the best possible price, quality, and service guarantee
• Establish and ensure compliance with Purchasing Policies
• Develop new supply sources where vendors are inadequate
• Examine bids and make awards
• Establish account/credit and terms with vendors
• Negotiate and monitor blanket purchase orders
• Work closely with Receiving Department to ensure proper supplies arrive
• Troubleshoot inventory quantity discrepancies with manufacturing
• Coordinate with shipping and receiving for outside services
• Maintain accuracy of Epicor system with current standard prices, lead times, and other relevant data
• Support new customer efforts by obtaining cost-effective quotes and optimal terms
• Work with Accounting Department to resolve invoice discrepancies
• Process Supplier Performance Reports for on-time delivery and quality standards
• Train and develop Buyer positions to align with company objectives
• Perform buying functions within the department along with strategic sourcing
• Process Epicor DMRs to ensure inventory accuracy and maintain quality standards for outsourced products
• Ensure timely delivery of materials and outsourced services
• Track and report data and recommendations on inventory levels and turns to the executive team
• Maintain thorough understanding of Purchase order flow down requirements
• Apply knowledge of sheet metal grades and specifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a business-related area
• Five or more years of experience in supply chain and/or inventory control
• Excellent computer skills, particularly with Epicor and Microsoft Office
• Strong understanding of production, office operations, and inventory procedures
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and associated processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments

Professional Attributes

• Strong decision-making skills and ability to work independently
• Creativity and initiative in proposing ideas and finding new ways of doing things
• Strong adherence to safety rules, conduct regulations, and company policies
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Punctuality, reliability, and conscientiousness in meeting deadlines
• Ability to manage and develop team members effectively
• Command and strong communication skills when communicating with the customer
• Willingness to take ownership and responsibility (accountability)

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls
• Reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Office environment with moderate noise levels
• Not exposed to weather conditions
• May require occasional visits to manufacturing or warehouse areas

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with 80% of costs covered by the company
• Security: Long-term and short-term disability insurance, company-paid life insurance, and additional employee life insurance options
• Supplemental Coverage: Critical illness and accident insurance
• Growth Opportunities: Potential for advancement within our company and across our broader family of companies
• Culture of Excellence: Join a team dedicated to organizational excellence, continual employee development, and sustainable manufacturing processes