Manager Supply Chain Services

Vallen Distribution, Inc; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with discretionary company match

Employer‑paid Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Vallen Distribution, Inc. seeks aSupply Chain Services Manager to oversee and refine on-site supply chain and VMI operations at a customer location. You will collaborate with inside sales and account management to deepen client relationships and reinforce Vallen's value proposition.

The role focuses on operational management, team leadership, strategic collaboration, and continuous improvement to deliver efficient service and customer satisfaction. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3+ years of experience in supply chain management, distribution, or related industry.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory role, focusing on team development and cohesion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily supply chain operations and ensure service standards, cost optimization and compliance.
• Lead onsite Supply Chain Solutions associates, drive performance, training, and teamwork.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain Services Sr Manager to align activities with goals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key customer stakeholders and explore opportunities.
• Oversee onsite inventory and asset management, accuracy, utilization and wastage minimization.
• Monitor KPIs like service levels, fill rate, and downtime; implement improvement strategies.
• Refine inventory order controls with customers and account reps to minimize stock-outs.
• Ensure compliance with inventory protocols and conduct process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Process improvement

Analytical thinking

Customer relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Summary: Vallen's Supply Chain Services Manager plays a central role in managing and refining supply chain, vending, and/or VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) operations, typically situated onsite at a customer location. Reporting directly to the Supply Chain Services Sr Manager, this position is integral in ensuring streamlined operations, customer satisfaction, and alignment with Vallen's core business goals. The manager collaborates closely with the inside sales and account management team, forging a cohesive unit dedicated to deepening customer relationships and reinforcing Vallen's value proposition.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operational Management: Oversee the Supply Chain Solutions' daily functions, ensuring compliance with service standards, agreements, and cost optimization.
• Team Leadership: Guide and support onsite Supply Chain Solutions associates in their roles, focusing on performance evaluation, training, and fostering team collaboration.
• Strategic Collaboration: Collaborate with the Supply Chain Services Sr Manager, aligning team activities with organizational goals.
• Customer Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customer stakeholders, ensuring consistent satisfaction and exploring collaborative opportunities.
• Asset & Inventory Management: Oversee the management of Vallen's onsite inventory and assets, ensuring optimal utilization, accurate tracking, and minimized wastage.
• KPI Monitoring: Assess and report on key performance indicators, including service level monitoring, fill rate, machine downtime, and other operational metrics. Formulate strategies based on these KPIs to enhance service delivery.
• Order Control Optimization: Work closely with the customer and Vallen Account Representatives/Managers to refine inventory order controls, aiming to optimize stock levels and minimize stock-outs.
• Compliance & Process Refinement: Ensure site adherence to inventory protocols, cycle counts, and initiate corrective actions when necessary.
• Continuous Improvement: Engage in regular reviews to refine processes and drive operational efficiencies.

Requirements

Job Qualifications:

• Education & Experience: A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Supply Chain Mgt, Marketing, Finance, etc.) or equivalent experience, along with 3+ years of experience in supply chain management, distribution, or a related industry. Experience with indirect materials is advantageous.
• Leadership: At least 2 years in a supervisory role, emphasizing team development and cohesion

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and may be implemented to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.

• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc.
• Regularly required to talk and hear; frequently required to sit; occasionally required to stand and walk.
• May be required to wear various forms of protective equipment (shoes, gloves, protective eyewear, etc.) when making sales calls and/or visiting warehouse, manufacturing, customer and/or supplier facilities.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Long periods of time working on a computer and performing repetitive key-boarding activities is required.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10%

Bonus Eligibility

Ineligible

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children & Family Coverage
• 401K with discretionary company match of $.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay - (US positions only)
• Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
• Employer-paid Short Term & Long Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave (and any leave required under federal, state and local laws)
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Sick Days) -
  80-160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued each month and pro-rated from date of hire. 40-56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hire.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses reimbursement (based on position)
• Employee Discounts through BenefitHub

Vallen complies with all minimum wage laws

EEO is the Law