Senior Global Supply Chain Leader - Multi-Site

Socket.dev; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Company-paid insurance

Generous PTO

401(k) with match

Global exposure

Job summary

Hutchinson seeks a Senior Supply Chain Manager in Grand Rapids to lead the SCM team across multiple sites and deploy group strategies. You will optimize transportation, logistics, and supplier performance while sharing best practices. A strong focus on people development and ERP/MAPICS proficiency is required.

Ideal candidates have 20+ years in the industry, with 15+ in SCM, a Bachelor’s in Engineering, and an MBA preferred. Occasional travel to domestic and international sites may occur.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required; MBA strongly preferred.
• 20+ years in the industry, with at least 15 years in SCM or related functions.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP is a plus; familiarity with MAPICS ERP is preferred.
• Experience with EDI systems and automotive quality standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise the Supply Chain team across multiple sites.
• Define staffing, performance management, training, and development.
• Deploy group SC strategies, standards, and tools.
• Lead optimization of transportation and logistics within the activity.
• Share best practices between activity sites and drive continuous improvement.
• Support implementation and use of the supply chain information system.
• Address risk of customer shutdown due to supply chain issues.
• Define and implement best supply chain practices in product projects.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

MBA preferred

Tools

MAPICS ERP

ERP systems

EDI systems

Job description

Hutchinson seeks a Senior Supply Chain Manager in Grand Rapids to lead the SCM team across multiple sites and deploy group strategies. You will optimize transportation, logistics, and supplier performance while sharing best practices. A strong focus on people development and ERP/MAPICS proficiency is required.

Ideal candidates have 20+ years in the industry, with 15+ in SCM, a Bachelor’s in Engineering, and an MBA preferred. Occasional travel to domestic and international sites may occur.