SCM Senior Supervisor

NISSHINBO AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING INC; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NISSINBO AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING INC in Covington, GA seeks an experienced Senior Supervisor of Supply Chain Management for a full-time, on-site role. You will oversee demand planning, procurement, scheduling, inventory, and logistics, leading a team to ensure on-time delivery and cost-effective operations.

Drive Lean/Kaizen improvements and support safety and quality initiatives. Responsibilities include data analysis, KPI tracking, and cross-functional collaboration with production, quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• 2+ to 8+ years in logistics, warehouse operations, or material planning.
• APICS CSCP or CPIM credentials can help in salary negotiations and career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end supply chain activities including demand planning, procurement, production scheduling, inventory management and logistics coordination.
• Lead and develop a team, set priorities, monitor performance for on-time delivery and cost efficiency.
• Drive process improvements and support ISO/TS16949 and environmental management systems.
• Collaborate with production, quality, engineering and sales to support customer requirements.
• Maintain and improve KPI tracking and change point management with Kaizen activities.

Skills

Demand planning

Inventory control

Vendor management

Leadership

MRP/EDI

Data analysis

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

WMS

MS Excel

PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: COVINGTON, GA 30014Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $55,000.00 - $110,000.00 SalaryJob Shift: DayJob Category: Supply Chain

The Senior Supervisor for Supply Chain Management is a full-time, on-site role based in Covington, GA. This role oversees end-to-end supply chain activities, including demand planning, procurement, production scheduling, inventory management, and logistics coordination. The Senior Supervisor leads and develops a team, sets priorities, and monitors performance to ensure on-time delivery, optimal inventory levels, and cost-effective operations. Daily responsibilities include analyzing data, tracking key metrics, resolving supply disruptions, and collaborating with production, quality, engineering, and sales teams to support customer requirements. The position also drives process improvements, supports compliance with company policies and safety standards, and contributes to strategic supply chain initiatives aligned with Nisshinbo’s sustainability and quality goals.

List of Key Tasks / Primary Responsibilities:

• Supply chain and operations skills, including demand planning, production scheduling, inventory control, and logistics coordination.
• Procurement and vendor management skills, such as negotiating with suppliers, managing contracts, and monitoring supplier performance. Monitor supplier delivery performance and address deviations quickly through corrective actions.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including data analysis, KPI tracking, root-cause investigation, and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Kaizen, or Six Sigma).
• Leadership and communication skills, including team supervision, coaching, cross-functional collaboration, and clear written and verbal communication.Manage logistics and planning staff, handle performance reviews, and assign daily operational tasks.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS) and standard office software (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with automotive or manufacturing systems is a plus.
• Oversee MRP/EDI releases, maintain targeted inventory levels, and manage product phase-in/phase-out processes.
• Experience in automotive or manufacturing supply chain environments, preferably in a supervisory or senior coordination role.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize in a fast-paced setting, and commitment to safety, quality, and ethical business practices.
• Maintains and establishes existing and new KPI's for the supply chain department to acheve company goals. Participates in developing and maintaining change point management, and Kaizen activities. Supports key dvelopment activities to continuously improve the existing ISO /TS16949 and environmental management systems. Strongly participates in the safety systems to maintain zero accidents. Participates activitvely in developing and implenting the MRP system.
• Manages Customer Accounts by providing customer support on delivery such as customer contact and support customer tracking systems; by communicating with vendors; by assisting with customers regarding package design; and by assisting in scheduling customer shipments to verify release dates.
• Process Optimization: Identify bottlenecks, deploy reporting tools, and implement continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives across the network.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Procurement, Finance, Sales, and Operations to balance service, cost, and inventory trade-offs. Serve as the primary escalation point for supply chain issues.

QualificationsEducation /Certifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field required
• Typically requires 2+ to 8+ years of progressive experience in logistics, warehouse operations, or material planning.
• Credentials such as APICS CSCP or CPIM can provide a competitive edge in salary negotiations and career advancement.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Keeps Senior Management Informed by participating in meetings; by reporting problems to Senior Management verbally or in writing in order to avoid confusion and further problems; and by recommending changes for improvements in the Company's functions to Senior Management.
• Supervises Staff by providing direction and delegating responsibilities to subordinate Staff; by evaluating work performed by subordinate Staff; by training Staff when necessary; by providing subordinate Staff with regular feedback; by conducting Performance Appraisals; and by contributing to employment decisions (i.e. promotions, salary adjustments, termination, etc.).

Additional Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Upholds Standards of Quality, Cost, and Safety by following the Company's standards and guidelines for maintaining quality, cost, and safety; by taking initiative to make these points top priority at the Company; by immediately reporting any conditions that do not uphold the standards of quality, cost, and safety to the Supervisor or Management; and by making suggestions for necessary improvements to uphold these standards as necessary.
• Contributes to the Team Effort by consistently achieving individual goals in order to contribute to the achievement of departmental and Company goals; by being flexible in work assignments; by covering for other Staff as needed; by accomplishing related tasks when requested; by being open to feedback from peers, Supervisors, and Management; and by using the feedback to improve performance.
• Maintains Professional and Technical Knowledge by attaining job-related certification as necessary; by seeking out job-related training in order to improve personal skills, as well as efficiency and knowledge in the workplace; and by applying that knowledge to the job.
• Upholds Professionalism in the Workplace by maintaining professional conduct and appearance; by realizing one's own limitations and seeking assistance when needed; and by using established communication channels.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Ability to stand, sit, or walk, in office or field duties;
• A full range of motion to see, hear, touch, and to observe documents at the office or materials on the field;
• Ordinary vision and hearing for communication and observation;
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Experience / Qualification:

• Customer: Putting the end-user first by identifying service needs and ensuring satisfaction.
• Cost: Minimizing expenses across sourcing, storage, and transportation without compromising overall quality.
• Consistency: Maintaining reliable and predictable delivery, inventory, and operational standards to build trust.
• Communication: Sharing transparent, real-time updates across suppliers, carriers, and clients to prevent disruptions.
• Collaboration: Working closely with all supply chain partners—from 3PLs to manufacturers—to solve problems and innovate.
• Coordination: Synchronizing the movement of goods, materials and information across various stages of the supply chain.
• Continuous Improvement: Regularly analyzing supply chain data and processes to identify bottlenecks and refine performance.

Language Skills

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals in English.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to individuals and groups in English.
• Ability to effectively deliver presentations to Managers, Staff, clients, and the general public in English.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply knowledge and sense of understanding to carry-out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Computer Skills

• Ability to use a computer and such applications as Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint and be able to design custom reports as necessary.

Disclaimer

• This job description is not intended to be an all inclusive list of job responsibilities, but merely highlights the job main duties.
• This job description is subject to change at any time.
• This information does not imply a contract or alter my 'At Will' employment status