Senior Supply Chain Lead: SAP & Process Improvement

HARTING Technology Group; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO 21 days

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

HARTING Americas is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead local process improvement projects across the Americas sites. You will manage daily supply chain operations, drive regional initiatives, and support sourcing, planning and logistics teams to achieve operational excellence.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 6-8 years in SCM, 5 years of leadership, and strong SAP experience. Excellent English is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 6-8 years in Supply Chain roles.
• 5 years of supervising or leading supply chain teams.
• Hands-on SAP system experience required.
• Experience in automotive/electrical/assembly environments preferred.
• Excellent proficiency in English, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily supply chain processes in the Americas aligned with company objectives.
• Lead localized improvement projects within warehouse, planning, and logistics areas.
• Serve as project manager for local special projects with time and budget adherence.
• Analyze regional KPIs for monthly management reviews.
• Execute root-cause analysis on process escalations and customer complaints.
• Deliver training programs and ensure staff are trained on supply chain processes.
• Conduct routine internal process audits to identify risks and corrective actions.
• Review and approve standard daily inventory adjustments for assigned plants.
• Coordinate local data and workflows to support audits with customers and external bodies.
• Maintain communication with counterparts in global affiliates and regional HQ.
• Place critical purchase orders and lead negotiations with local suppliers.
• Oversee day-to-day activities across warehouse, planning, logistics, and sourcing.

Skills

English fluency

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

HARTING Americas is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead local process improvement projects across the Americas sites. You will manage daily supply chain operations, drive regional initiatives, and support sourcing, planning and logistics teams to achieve operational excellence.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 6-8 years in SCM, 5 years of leadership, and strong SAP experience. Excellent English is essential.