Hands-On Supply Chain Leader — Manufacturing

International Search Consultants; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

International Search Consultants is partnering with a manufacturing client in Indiana to hire a hands-on Supply Chain Manager. The role focuses on strengthening purchasing, planning, inventory, and materials flow while collaborating with an engaged executive team and plant leadership.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of manufacturing supply chain leadership, steel/commodity purchasing experience, and hands-on ERP/MRP proficiency. A Bachelor's degree is preferred; bilingual not required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive supply chain leadership in manufacturing.
• Steel/commodity purchasing experience and knowledge of manufacturing materials and suppliers.
• Proven experience developing a supply chain function and implementing new processes.
• Ability to write, implement and enforce purchasing, inventory and SOPs.
• Hands-on procurement, production planning, inventory control and ERP/MRP experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen supply chain processes across purchasing, planning, inventory and materials flow.
• Diagnose and correct inventory accuracy issues, including transactions, counts and controls.
• Write, implement and reinforce policies, SOPs and shop-floor procedures.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms and ensure material availability.
• Oversee a $20M-$25M materials budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead and coach the supply chain team in partnership with executive and plant leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Excel reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, business or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Excel

Forecasting tools

Job description

International Search Consultants is partnering with a manufacturing client in Indiana to hire a hands-on Supply Chain Manager. The role focuses on strengthening purchasing, planning, inventory, and materials flow while collaborating with an engaged executive team and plant leadership.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of manufacturing supply chain leadership, steel/commodity purchasing experience, and hands-on ERP/MRP proficiency. A Bachelor's degree is preferred; bilingual not required.