Sr. Supply Chain Manager

alamogroupexternal; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical, Dental & Vision

1st Shift

Profit Sharing

Uniforms provided

New, safe facility

Growth-oriented company

Matching 401K

Paid holidays, sick time & vacation

Gym membership reimbursement

Company paid life insurance, STD & LTD

Educational assistance & dependent-sch

And more!

Job summary

Super Products LLC, an Alamo Group Company, is hiring a Senior Supply Chain Manager in Mukwonago, WI. Lead purchasing, planning, and warehouse teams to optimize inventory, supplier performance, and material flow while driving continuous improvement and supporting manufacturing objectives.

You will collaborate with Buyers, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Corporate Purchasing to achieve organizational goals and leverage enterprise purchasing agreements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 7+ years of progressive supply chain experience.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership/management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with JD Edwards or ERP systems.
• APICS or equivalent supply chain certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Purchasing, Planning, and Warehouse teams to optimize inventory and material flow.
• Identify and develop suppliers to achieve quality, reliability, cost savings, and on-time delivery.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements with suppliers.
• Leverage enterprise-wide purchasing agreements to maximize cost savings.
• Monitor KPIs such as inventory turns, stockouts, and cycle count accuracy; implement corrective actions.
• Maintain staffing levels and develop employees through coaching and training.
• Partner with Quality Engineering on supplier qualification and performance.
• Oversee production planning and scheduling for timely release of work orders.
• Drive continuous improvement in inventory optimization and warehouse operations.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Sales on new product introductions.

Skills

Supply chain management

Purchasing

Inventory control

Warehouse operations

Production planning

Lean manufacturing

Kanban

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / related field

7+ years progressive supply chain experience

5+ years leadership/management experience

Proficiency: Excel and Word

JD Edwards (JDE) or ERP experience

APICS certification preferred

CPSM / CPM / CPIM / CSM certifications preferred

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE)

ERP system experience

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Super Products is currently accepting applications to fill the position of Senior Supply Chain Manager at our location in Mukwonago, WI.

The Senior Supply Chain Manager leads purchasing, planning, and warehouse operations to optimize inventory, supplier performance, and material flow while driving continuous improvement and supporting manufacturing objectives.

• Day 1 Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 1st Shift Hours
• Profit Share
• Company provided uniforms
• New, clean, safe facility
• Growing, successful company
• Plus a full, comprehensive benefit package including:
  • Matching 401K
  • Paid Holidays, Sick Time and Vacation
  • Gym membership reimbursement
  • Company paid life insurance, STD and LTD
  • Educational assistance and dependent scholarship programs
  • And more!

Join the Super Team!

Super Products LLC, an Alamo Group Company, is a growing manufacturing company with a new headquarters in Mukwonago, WI and nationwide rental store facilities. We have been designing and manufacturing high quality vacuum truck equipment since 1972 that include the most innovative features available in the market.

Safety is our top priority. We pride ourselves on creating a safe and healthy work environment where our employees can grow and prosper throughout their careers. We offer competitive wages and a customizable benefits package that begins on day one of employment. Take the next step in your career and join a winning team!

Position Summary

The Senior Supply Chain Manager provides strategic leadership, coaching, and development for the Purchasing, Planning, and Warehouse teams while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This role is responsible for ensuring material availability to support production, optimizing inventory levels, developing supplier relationships, and driving cost savings across the supply chain. The Senior Supply Chain Manager works closely with Buyers, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Corporate Purchasing to achieve organizational objectives and leverage corporate purchasing agreements. This position reports to the Vice President of Operations.

Essential Functions

• Lead, coach, and develop the Purchasing, Planning, and Warehouse teams.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers to achieve the highest levels of quality, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and on-time delivery.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements.
• Partner with Corporate Purchasing to leverage enterprise-wide purchasing agreements and maximize cost savings.
• Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including inventory days on hand, inventory turns, cycle count accuracy, obsolete inventory, supplier performance, and stockouts. Develop and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels and support employee development through coaching, performance management, and training.
• Partner with Quality Engineering to maintain a formal supplier qualification and evaluation program, including tracking supplier performance and nonconforming materials.
• Oversee production planning activities to ensure accurate scheduling, timely release of work orders, and efficient material flow.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimization, supplier performance, warehouse operations, and material flow.
• Demonstrate strong leadership by effectively solving problems, influencing stakeholders, and motivating team members.
• Perform and direct on-site supplier audits to qualify new suppliers and evaluate existing suppliers.
• Ensure all materials are stored safely, securely, accurately, and in an organized manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Sales, to support new product introductions and business objectives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong knowledge of supply chain management, purchasing, inventory control, warehouse operations, and production planning.
• Ability to analyze technical data and supplier proposals to make sound business decisions.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to develop and present recommendations and business cases to senior leadership.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with point-of-use inventory systems, pull systems, Kanban, and new product introduction processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and with suppliers.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while maintaining a professional, respectful, and collaborative approach.
• Results-oriented with a strong focus on operational excellence, customer service, and profitability.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in supply chain, purchasing, materials management, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of five (5) years of leadership or management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word required.
• Experience with JD Edwards (JDE) or a comparable enterprise resource planning (ERP) system preferred.
• APICS certification preferred.
• One or more of the following professional certifications is preferred:
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
  • Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
  • Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)
  • Certified Supply Manager (CSM)

Working Conditions

• Ability to work extended hours as business needs require.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Work is primarily performed in an office environment with regular exposure to a manufacturing and warehouse environment.
• Must be able to walk throughout the manufacturing facility and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.