Manager, Supply Chain Systems

Kids for the Future; Shelbyville (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition assistance

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Kids for the Future seeks a Manager of Supply Chain Systems to lead our ERP/MRP implementation, focusing on supply chain readiness, process alignment, and user adoption. You will bridge Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, IT, Production and QA to ensure the system delivers business value.

Responsibilities include defining priorities, coordinating departments, and guiding stabilization after launch. A strong understanding of planning, purchasing, inventory, production scheduling, and material flow

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP/MRP implementations or similar cross-functional projects.
• Strong leadership and program-management skills in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to coordinate across Supply Chain, Operations, Finance and IT.
• Proven track record in change-management and user adoption.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ERP/MRP implementation across the organization, aligning priorities and teams.
• Improve supply chain processes including planning, purchasing, inventory control, and material flow.
• Serve as the main liaison between Supply Chain and other departments to communicate needs.
• Drive cross-functional discussions and resolve barriers to keep projects on track.
• Support change management, training, and clear process expectations for new systems.
• Promote accountability and continuous improvement in supply chain systems.

Skills

ERP/MRP implementation

Supply chain leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Stakeholder communication

Education

4 Year Degree

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Base Pay $122,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Exempt FT
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

The Manager Supply Chain Systems is responsible for leading the overall ERP/MRP implementation for the organization, with a strong focus on supply chain readiness, business process alignment, team engagement, and successful adoption. This position serves as a key business leader between Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, IT, Production, Supplier Quality, and other functional areas to ensure the implementation supports business needs and improves daily execution.

This role will provide leadership throughout the implementation by helping define priorities, align departments, prepare users, support change management, and guide the organization through stabilization after launch. The position requires a strong understanding of supply chain operations, including planning, purchasing, inventory control, production scheduling, and material flow. While the primary focus is leading the ERP/MRP implementation and supply chain systems transformation, the role is also expected to support broader supply chain leadership needs as organizational priorities evolve.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the overall ERP/MRP implementation for the organization, with responsibility for keeping priorities aligned, teams engaged, and progress moving forward
• Provide leadership and direction for improving supply chain processes, including planning, purchasing, inventory control, material flow, and production support
• Serve as a key connection between Supply Chain and other departments to ensure business needs are understood, communicated, and supported
• Lead cross-functional discussions, help resolve barriers, and ensure implementation and improvement activities stay on track
• Support clear communication, training, and process expectations so employees understand new ways of working and can successfully adopt the system
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement throughout supply chain systems and related business processes
• Monitor progress, communicate updates, and provide leadership with information needed to support decisions and remove obstacles
• Help manage organizational change by preparing teams, reinforcing expectations, and supporting a smooth transition during and after implementation
• Provide leadership support for broader supply chain initiatives as business needs evolve

ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong understanding of supply chain operations, including planning, purchasing, inventory control, production support, and material flow
• Experience supporting business system improvements, ERP/MRP implementation, or similar cross-functional projects
• Ability to work effectively with multiple departments, communicate clearly, and help teams adopt new processes
• Strong leadership, organization, problem-solving, and follow-up skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Comfortable using common Microsoft Office tools and business reports to support daily work and decision-making
• Automotive manufacturing, Tier 1 supplier, or new product launch experience preferred
• Demonstrated flexibility to support broader supply chain or organizational leadership responsibilities as business needs evolve

Summary

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The pay range provided represents the expected compensation for this position. Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining fairness with internal pay structures. We ensure compliance with all applicable wage and hour laws, including those related to minimum pay requirements.

• 100% Company-Paid Health Insurance, Life Insurance, & Disability Insurance (full pay)
• $5.00 Premium for Employee Dental & Vision Insurance
• 108 Holiday Hours (8 Holidays plus shutdown between Christmas & New Year’s)
• Paid Time Off Plans
• Up to 7% Company 401(K) Match
• Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care
• Tuition Assistance, Gym reimbursement and PPE reimbursement up to the approved limit
• Additional Employee Perks such as company apparel and employee events/meals