On-Site Supply Chain Manager - Lean Manufacturing Leader

Ms Companies, LLC; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company‑matched 401(k)

Leadership and professional‑develop- m

Job summary

MS Companies in Franklin, Indiana, seeks an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end procurement, material planning, inventory, supplier management, and logistics for a high‑level manufacturing operation. The role requires guiding a team and delivering on-time delivery while optimizing costs and inventory.

Responsibilities include developing supplier strategies, managing RFQs and negotiations, and driving continuous improvement across supply chain functions with a focus on Lean and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of progressive supply chain experience
• Experience in high‑mix, low‑volume or engineered‑to‑order manufacturing
• Experience with supplier sourcing, RFQs, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management
• Strong inventory, material planning, production support, and supply/demand planning
• Leadership experience managing buyers, planners, and material handlers
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma principles
• Strong communication, problem solving and change‑management skills
• Proficient in Excel and Power BI

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement, material planning, inventory, supplier management, and logistics activities to support customer and production requirements.
• Develop and execute supplier strategies, including sourcing, RFQs, negotiations, make/buy decisions, supplier development, and performance management.
• Oversee inventory control and material planning activities, including stock levels, cycle counts, allocation, shelf‑life management, and material availability.
• Manage supply and demand planning to support productive factory workflow, customer on‑time delivery, revenue requirements, and effective inventory utilization.
• Lead, coach, and develop supply chain personnel, including buyers, planners, and material‑handling functions, while establishing measurable performance objectives.
• Monitor and improve supplier and operational KPIs related to quality, delivery, cost, inventory, safety, and productivity.
• Partner cross‑functionally with operations, quality, sales, and other internal stakeholders to translate customer demand into actionable supply chain and production plans.
• Identify constraints, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous‑improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, inventory optimization, supplier performance, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

APICS/ASCM CPIM

ISM C.P.M.

MBA

Tools

ERP systems

MRP system

Excel

Power BI

Job description

MS Companies in Franklin, Indiana, seeks an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end procurement, material planning, inventory, supplier management, and logistics for a high‑level manufacturing operation. The role requires guiding a team and delivering on-time delivery while optimizing costs and inventory.

Responsibilities include developing supplier strategies, managing RFQs and negotiations, and driving continuous improvement across supply chain functions with a focus on Lean and