Multi-Site Onsite Supply Chain Leader

MSC Industrial Direct Co.,Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

MSC Industrial Direct Co.,Inc. is seeking a Multi-Site Onsite Team Lead in San Jose, CA to oversee onsite teams across multiple locations.

You will drive supplier relationships, cost saving programs, and inventory optimization while maintaining strong executive interactions with client stakeholders. The role emphasizes leadership, distribution expertise, and procurement know-how in a high-velocity manufacturing environment, with travel as needed and a focus on retaining and growing the onsite

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain or related field; seven years' experience in integrated supply, distribution or indirect materials, or 12+ years in similar roles.
• Proven ability to manage staff and clients in a high-tempo manufacturing environment.
• Experience with multiple supply chain platforms (SAP, JDE, Maximo, EAM, CribMaster, Tofino).
• Knowledge of MRO categories such as tooling, electrical, fluid power, PVF, automation, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision, mentoring, and supply chain guidance to onsite associates at multiple locations.
• Manage plant executive relationships and key supplier partnerships.
• Oversee team capacity and ensure service levels and inventory performance meet targets.
• Lead sourcing for non-listed items and manage supplier relationships at second-tier level.
• Produce weekly and monthly communications and performance reviews with site champions and account managers.
• Drive cost savings initiatives and regular reporting on savings attainment and service metrics.

Skills

Staff management

Executive relationships

Cost savings

Inventory management

Supply chain

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain

12+ years relevant experience

Tools

SAP

JDE

Maximo

EAM

CribMaster

Tofino

Job description

MSC Industrial Direct Co.,Inc. is seeking a Multi-Site Onsite Team Lead in San Jose, CA to oversee onsite teams across multiple locations.

You will drive supplier relationships, cost saving programs, and inventory optimization while maintaining strong executive interactions with client stakeholders. The role emphasizes leadership, distribution expertise, and procurement know-how in a high-velocity manufacturing environment, with travel as needed and a focus on retaining and growing the onsite