Manager, Supply Chain Systems & Excellence

CSP; Auburn Hills, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CSP in Auburn Hills, MI seeks a Manager, Supply Chain Systems & Excellence to own QAD-based planning, master data and KPI reporting, driving standardization across the manufacturing network.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives, guide the analyst team, and collaborate with IT on EDI and system deployments, balancing process excellence with hands-on improvement.

Travel up to 50% to CSP facilities is expected to deliver training, audits, and deployments.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of progressive experience in manufacturing materials, supply chain systems, or operational improvement.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects.
• Strong functional knowledge of ERP/MRP, inventory control, production reporting, master data, and customer demand processes.
• Proficiency in Excel, data analysis, root-cause problem solving, and translating business needs into clear system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own the supply chain business standards for QAD, including material planning, inventory transactions, production reporting, and shipping; align technical changes with IT.
• Develop and maintain supply chain policies, procedures, standard work, and a controlled playbook; recommend policy changes to the Director for approval.
• Establish master-data ownership, validation rules, and change controls for planning parameters, item data, bills of material, and routings with the responsible functions.
• Lead EDI business requirements and process adoption with IT and customer-facing teams; validate demand, releases, shipment information, and exception handling.

Skills

ERP/MRP

Inventory control

Data analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Information Systems, or related field

ASCM CPIM/CSCP or Lean/Six Sigma training or certification

Tools

Power BI

Excel

EDI

Job description

## Manager, Supply Chain Systems & ExcellenceApply: Auburn Hills: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR101414CSP is the industry leader in the formulation and molding of lightweight, advanced composite components for the transportation industries. As an innovative, full-service Tier One supplier, we offer an entrepreneurial environment where you’re only limited by your own imagination. In addition to our team-focused environment, we provide industry-leading benefits, called BENEfits4U. Our comprehensive offering includes: affordable medical, dental, and vision care; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; 401k with company match and much, much more.**Job Description**## Essential Job Functions* Own the supply chain business standards for QAD, including material planning, inventory transactions, production reporting, and shipping; align technical changes with IT.* Develop and maintain supply chain policies, procedures, standard work, and a controlled playbook; recommend policy changes to the Director for approval.* Establish master-data ownership, validation rules, and change controls for planning parameters, item data, bills of material, and routings with the responsible functions.* Lead EDI business requirements and process adoption with IT and customer-facing teams; validate demand, releases, shipment information, and exception handling.* Define common KPI calculations and reporting requirements; improve data quality and reduce duplicate spreadsheets and manual reporting.* Assess plant maturity and process gaps; prioritize improvements and lead testing, training, rollout, and stabilization of approved changes.* Govern PFEP, inventory accuracy, cycle counting, and planning standards; coordinate field implementation with the Process & Inventory Analyst and plant teams.* Conduct process audits, coach users, and verify corrective-action effectiveness; escalate unresolved barriers with recommended actions.* Guide the analyst’s work priorities and development; transfer successful plant practices and consultant-developed methods into repeatable CSP standards. ## Qualifications* Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.* Seven or more years of progressive experience in manufacturing materials, supply chain systems, or operational improvement, including leadership of cross-functional projects.* Strong functional knowledge of ERP/MRP, inventory control, production reporting, master data, and customer demand processes.* Demonstrated experience creating procedures, implementing process changes, training users, and improving adoption across teams or sites.* Proficiency in Excel, data analysis, root-cause problem solving, and translating business needs into clear system requirements. ## Preferred Experience* QAD functional experience and automotive Tier 1 manufacturing experience.* Experience with EDI, reporting tools such as Power BI, and system testing or deployment.* ASCM CPIM/CSCP or Lean/Six Sigma training or certification. ## Skills & CompetenciesBuilds credibility on the plant floor; communicates clearly with technical and operating teams; challenges ineffective practices constructively; follows issues through to verified closure. ## Working Relationships & AccountabilityOwns supply chain business requirements and standards. IT retains technical architecture, security, infrastructure, and system administration. Plants remain responsible for daily execution; policy exceptions are escalated to the Director. ## Performance MeasuresQAD transaction compliance, EDI utilization, data quality, reporting reliability, audit-action closure, and adoption of standard processes. ## Work Environment & TravelBased in the Auburn Hills, MI main office, with 50% travel to CSP facilities, including overnight stays, for assessments, workshops, training, and implementation. Work includes office analysis and on-site activity in manufacturing environments. Follow applicable site safety and PPE requirements.*If you enjoy innovation, and an opportunity to learn and contribute to a growing organization, CSP is the place for you!*