Manager Supply Chain

Röchling SE & Co. KG; Akron, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Röchling Automotive in Akron, Ohio, seeks an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead planning, logistics, and material flow in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates have strong experience in materials and production planning, inventory control, warehouse operations, and driving Lean improvements; ERP/SAP and advanced Excel skills are essential for data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading supply chain in automotive manufacturing.
• Proven ability to reduce costs and improve delivery performance.
• Strong coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with ERP/SAP and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain and logistics operations.
• Coordinate material planning, transportation, warehousing, and inventory.
• Ensure material availability to support production schedules.
• Lead Materials and Production Planning, balancing demand and capacity.
• Monitor customer requirements and demand changes.
• Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and internal teams to prevent disruptions.
• Oversee supplier performance and corrective actions.
• Manage inventory levels and reduce excess stock.
• Lead shipping/receiving and comply with procedures.
• Develop logistics processes and SOPs.
• Track KPIs and drive improvements in delivery, inventory, productivity, and cost.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional teams and Lean initiatives.
• Utilize ERP/SAP and Excel to analyze data for decisions.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety, quality, and automotive regs.

Skills

Supply chain management

Materials planning

Production planning

Logistics

Inventory control

Warehouse operations

Lean Manufacturing

ERP / SAP

Excel

Team leadership

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Röchling Automotive is looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join our team and lead the planning, logistics, and material flow activities within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in supply chain management, materials and production planning, logistics, inventory control, and warehouse operations, along with a proven track record of leading teams and driving continuous improvement in an automotive manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and optimize end-to-end supply chain and logistics operations, ensuring the efficient flow of materials from suppliers through production and to customers.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise internal and external logistics flows, including material planning, transportation, shipping, receiving, warehousing, and inventory management.
• Ensure timely availability of materials to support production schedules and customer requirements while minimizing inventory and logistics costs.
• Lead Materials Planning and Production Planning activities, balancing customer demand, production capacity, inventory levels, and supplier availability.
• Manage and monitor customer requirements, including delivery schedules, forecasts, releases, and changes in demand.
• Coordinate closely with customers, suppliers, purchasing, production, quality, engineering, and other internal departments to resolve supply chain issues and prevent disruptions.
• Oversee supplier performance and material availability, identifying risks and developing appropriate corrective actions.
• Manage inventory levels, inventory accuracy, and material flow while identifying opportunities to reduce excess and obsolete inventory.
• Lead shipping and receiving operations and ensure compliance with established procedures, customer requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain logistics processes, workflows, standard operating procedures, and performance standards.
• Monitor key supply chain and logistics KPIs, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions to improve delivery performance, inventory, productivity, and cost.
• Manage logistics and supply chain costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiency.
• Lead and develop cross-functional logistics and supply chain teams, promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support and lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives within supply chain and logistics operations.
• Utilize ERP/SAP systems and advanced Excel tools to analyze supply chain data, identify trends, and support business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements, quality standards, and applicable automotive industry requirements.