What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Manager position at Webb Wheel Products - A Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway Company?
Webb Wheel Products, Inc.
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
The Supply Chain Manager based at Cullman, AL headquarters is responsible for assisting with the duties as assigned by the Director of Materials and Logistics, including, but not limited to, plant purchasing, inventory control, and logistics at multiple facilities.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
The Supply Chain Manager based at Cullman, AL headquarters is responsible for assisting with the duties as assigned by the Director of Materials and Logistics, including, but not limited to, plant purchasing, inventory control, and logistics at multiple facilities.
- Essential to have outgoing, strong negotiating and people skills communicating with people worldwide.
- Fast-paced self-starter with an ability to quickly resolve various tasks daily.
- Extensive use of Microsoft Excel, Databases, and ERP Systems
- May direct sourcing, procurement, receiving, and inventory activities with team members.
- Maintain supply chain inventory and records with the assistance of the Procurements and Inventory Control Administrator.
- Review sales history, customer information, and supplier lead times to determine raw material forecast and generate supplier orders.
- Logistics, responsible for seeking and maintaining relationships with freight carries for all transportation needs. Full Truckload, LTL, and parcel.
- Review inbound and outbound freight costs and provide monthly analysis to management and staff.
- Find cost-effective solutions for supply chain process.
- Resolve issues that arise such as delays in deliveries.
- Manage inventory levels to budget target and accurately predict future inventory, allowing for necessary adjustments due to market conditions while meeting company working capital goals.
- Collaborate with other departments to create coordinated plans for everyday business and company growth initiatives.
- Accurately and responsibly communicate and negotiate with suppliers and freight carriers to land more profitability for the company.
- Ensure supply chain processes meet ethical, legal, and Marmon standards.
- Follow all safety guidelines in aspects of the supply chain.
- Build relationships with external suppliers and distributors.
- Prepares reports, including trends, on-time deliveries, late deliveries, and other logistics data to management.
- Develop supply chain employees through training and other developmental activities to ensure high skill levels.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain using LEAN principles.
- Attend and present data at operations and other meetings.
- Safe, responsible use of the internet per Marmon SOP.
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience.
- Strong data analysis skills.
- Strong experience with Excel
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Strong communication skills.
- Creative problem-solving
- Attention to detail accurately.
- Knowledge of supply chain processes.
- International experience a plus.
- Proven track record in building and maintaining strategic relations with suppliers.
- Proficiency with supply chain software.
- Can learn and apply new skills.
- This position has no direct reports, but may in the future.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs at a time.
- Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms
- Occasionally stoop, kneel, bend, or twist
- Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
