Facility Chain Manager U.S. Hub

SGB-SMIT USA; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Job summary

SGB-SMIT USA, a division of an international transformer manufacturer, seeks a seasoned Supply Chain leader to own procurement, planning and supplier management for the facility in the United States. You will drive metrics, coach teams, and align purchasing with production schedules to meet customer commitments.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in supply chain roles, strong negotiation skills, and ERP expertise (Epicor). Travel 15–25% with one international trip per year may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; MBA preferred
• 5+ years in supply chain, procurement, or sourcing
• Proven ability to negotiate supplier contracts
• Experience with engineered products or industrial manufacturing preferred
• Strong procurement, planning, inventory, and supplier management knowledge

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement, planning, inventory, and supplier management for the facility
• Develop and coach facility supply chain personnel
• Set and monitor supply chain performance metrics and goals
• Align purchasing with production schedules and customer commitments
• Negotiate and manage local supply agreements and contracts
• Oversee supplier selection, qualification, and performance reviews
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Engineering, Sales, Quality, Finance)
• Improve cost, productivity, and value through local initiatives
• Coordinate with U.S. Hub on forecasting and capacity planning
• Ensure material availability and optimize inventory and working capital
• Utilize ERP and reporting tools for data-driven decisions

Skills

Supply chain

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

ERP Epicor

Excel

Data analytics

Travel 15-25%

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Transform with us the future of energy

SGB-SMIT USA is a division of SGB‑SMIT Group an international transformer manufacturer with locations in Europe, Asia and America. With reliable transformer technology, the company actively supports the global energy transition in areas such as renewable energy, industry and urban energy infrastructure.

As a key link between power generation, transmission and distribution, SGB‑SMIT Group develops and manufactures power transformers, distribution transformers, cast‑resin transformers and custom solutions for data centers, industrial applications and e‑mobility. These products ensure efficient, stable and secure energy flows worldwide.

With more than 3,800 employees worldwide, the SGB‑SMIT Group stands for quality, innovation and sustainability and offers a stable environment to work on technologies that shape the energy systems of the future.

What sets the SGB-SMIT USA apart :

We combine the strength of an international technology company with an employee-oriented corporate culture:

• Meaningful work at the heart of the energy transition
• Short decision‑making processes and direct cooperation
• Stable, growing company with long‑term prospects

Your contribution counts – both professionally and personally.

Your benefits at SGB-SMIT USA:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx
• 401k with match
• Life insurance
• Long and short‑term disability
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending account

Your tasks:

• Lead all procurement, planning, inventory, and supplier management activities for the facility.
• Manage and develop facility supply chain personnel through coaching and performance management.
• Establish and monitor facility supply chain performance metrics and improvement objectives.
• Ensure purchasing and planning activities support production schedules, customer commitments, and inventory targets.
• Promote collaboration between Operations, Engineering, Sales, Quality, and Finance.
• Negotiate, implement, and manage local supply agreements, service contracts, and supplier relationships supporting facility operations.
• Lead supplier selection and qualification activities for local suppliers in accordance with corporate procurement policies.
• Manage supplier performance related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.
• Conduct supplier business reviews and corrective action activities when performance expectations are not achieved.
• Identify and execute local cost reduction, productivity, and value engineering opportunities.
• Collaborate with the U.S. Hub Supply Chain organization on demand forecasting, capacity planning, and material availability for strategic commodities.
• Ensure adequate material availability while optimizing inventory investment and working capital performance.
• Utilize ERP and reporting tools to drive data‑based decision making and performance management.

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field required; MBA, CPSM, CSCP, CPM or equivalent certification preferred
• 5+ years of progressive supply chain, procurement, or strategic sourcing experience
• 5+ years of progressive supply chain, procurement, or strategic sourcing experience
• Demonstrated experience negotiating supplier contracts and managing supplier performance.
• Experience supporting engineered products or industrial manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, planning, inventory management, and supplier relationship management.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (specifically Epicor), Microsoft Excel, and supply chain analytics tools.
• Ability to travel (15-25%) as required with 1 trip per year International

If you value a dynamic, growing, and intercultural environment and enjoy hands‑on work, then become part of the SGB‑SMIT USA -transform with us the future of energy.

SGB‑SMIT USA is an equal Opportunity Employer.

We look forward to receiving your application!