Senior Supply Chain Lead – Automotive Logistics & Planning

Röchling Industrial; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Röchling Automotive in Akron, OH is seeking a Manager Supply Chain to lead the planning, logistics and material flow in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in supply chain management, materials and production planning, logistics, inventory control, and warehouse operations, with a proven track record of leading teams and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Materials, Logistics, or related functions within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the automotive industry, preferably within a Tier 1 automotive supplier.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience managing supply chain, materials, logistics, or cross-functional teams.
• Strong experience with Materials Planning, Production Planning, Inventory Management, Warehouse Management, Shipping & Receiving, and Transportation/Logistics.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, KPI management, and root-cause analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong understanding of supply chain metrics, inventory control, logistics costs, and operational performance.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain and logistics operations, ensuring the efficient flow of materials from suppliers through production and to customers.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise internal and external logistics flows, including material planning, transportation, shipping, receiving, warehousing, and inventory management.
• Ensure timely availability of materials to support production schedules and customer requirements while minimizing inventory and logistics costs.
• Lead Materials Planning and Production Planning activities, balancing customer demand, production capacity, inventory levels, and supplier availability.
• Manage and monitor customer requirements, including delivery schedules, forecasts, releases, and changes in demand.
• Coordinate closely with customers, suppliers, purchasing, production, quality, engineering, and other internal departments to resolve supply chain issues and prevent disruptions.
• Oversee supplier performance and material availability, identifying risks and developing appropriate corrective actions.
• Manage inventory levels, inventory accuracy, and material flow while identifying opportunities to reduce excess and obsolete inventory.
• Lead shipping and receiving operations and ensure compliance with established procedures, customer requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain logistics processes, workflows, standard operating procedures, and performance standards.
• Monitor key supply chain and logistics KPIs, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions to improve delivery performance, inventory, productivity, and cost.
• Manage logistics and supply chain costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiency.
• Lead and develop cross-functional logistics and supply chain teams, promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support and lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives within supply chain and logistics operations.
• Utilize ERP/SAP systems and advanced Excel tools to analyze supply chain data, identify trends, and support business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements, quality standards, and applicable automotive industry requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Röchling Automotive in Akron, OH is seeking a Manager Supply Chain to lead the planning, logistics and material flow in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in supply chain management, materials and production planning, logistics, inventory control, and warehouse operations, with a proven track record of leading teams and driving continuous improvement.