Lean Supply Chain Manager - Inventory & On-Time Delivery

IAC Group; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

IAC Group in Alabama seeks an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead the plant's SCM team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure on-time delivery. You will oversee inventory control, logistics, ERP usage, and collaboration with internal and external customers while upholding safety and policy.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in automotive Tier 1 materials management, strong analytical skills, and APICS familiarity. This is an on-site role in Anniston, AL.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years automotive Tier 1 materials management experience
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business management or related field preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with all levels across the organization
• Strong analytical background with demonstrated ability to analyze, explain, and draw logical conclusions from complex operational, financial, regulatory and/or business data
• Continuous Improvement / Kaizen / Lean facilitator
• Knowledge of automotive customer systems and requirements (DDL, SNC, SMART, Supply Power, ANTS)
• APICS certification a plus
• Inventory management toolbox – reduction & accuracy improvement
• MS Office tools fluency

Responsibilities

• Oversee the SCM team to maintain metrics and drive continuous improvement with defined actions and delivery dates
• Manage the plant's SCM continuous improvement plan
• Ensure safe operation of the plant’s material handling equipment per guidelines
• Develop a team proficient in IAC ERP, lean tools, customer systems and SCM processes
• Implement the IAC SCM BASIACs and address gaps with a defined improvement plan
• Manage the ECN process for inbound and outbound materials
• Ensure the plant understands, utilizes and achieves its logistics plan
• Manage the plant’s inventory to achieve accuracy and turn objectives
• Manage physical inventory to align with corporate policy
• Drive 98%+ inventory accuracy through continuous improvements
• Lead the SCM team to 100% on-time delivery and address issues
• Manage the supply base and SCM team to achieve 100% OTD
• Ensure all customer requirements, metrics and systems are used
• Maintain escalation process for delays with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with plant management to achieve targets and objectives
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong analytical background

MS Office tools fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

APICS certification

IAC ERP system

Lean / Kaizen tools

Customer systems knowledge (DDL SNC SMART Supply Power ANTS)

Job description

IAC Group in Alabama seeks an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead the plant's SCM team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure on-time delivery. You will oversee inventory control, logistics, ERP usage, and collaboration with internal and external customers while upholding safety and policy.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in automotive Tier 1 materials management, strong analytical skills, and APICS familiarity. This is an on-site role in Anniston, AL.