Global Supply Chain Leader: Purchasing & Logistics

LHH; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/Long term disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Job summary

The Supply Chain Manager at LHH will lead purchasing, logistics, inventory management, and supplier relationships within a growing industrial manufacturing environment. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring materials and products move through the business efficiently, cost-effectively, and on time.

You will manage domestic and international logistics, negotiate with suppliers, monitor inventory, and drive continuous improvement across ERP systems, aiming for measurable cost savings

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, purchasing, or manufacturing.
• Experience with domestic and international freight, import/export processes, and supplier management.
• Strong negotiation, inventory management, and ERP system experience.
• Proven ability to drive cost reductions and operational improvements.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day supply chain, purchasing, inventory, and logistics operations.
• Oversee domestic and international shipping, import/export activities, freight providers, and customs partners.
• Negotiate with suppliers and logistics providers to improve cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure material availability to support production and customer requirements.
• Evaluate supplier performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive process improvements across purchasing, logistics, inventory management, and ERP systems.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while delivering measurable cost savings.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Inventory management

Cost reduction

Tools

ERP system

Job description

The Supply Chain Manager at LHH will lead purchasing, logistics, inventory management, and supplier relationships within a growing industrial manufacturing environment. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring materials and products move through the business efficiently, cost-effectively, and on time.

You will manage domestic and international logistics, negotiate with suppliers, monitor inventory, and drive continuous improvement across ERP systems, aiming for measurable cost savings