Strategic Automotive Supply Chain Manager

Röchling Automotive; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Röchling Automotive in Akron, OH seeks an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead planning, logistics and material flow in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing setting. You will drive end-to-end supply chain performance, oversee materials planning, production scheduling, inventory control and vendor coordination.

The role requires 5+ years in supply chain/ logistics within manufacturing, preferably automotive, with SAP/ERP expertise, Lean experience, and strong leadership to develop

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, materials, logistics, or related functions within manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years in automotive industry, preferably Tier 1 supplier.
• Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams (3–5 years).
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP preferred.
• Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, KPI management, root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain and logistics operations to ensure efficient material flow.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise internal and external logistics, including material planning, transportation, warehousing, and inventory control.
• Ensure materials availability to support production schedules while minimizing costs.
• Lead materials and production planning activities balancing demand, capacity, inventory, and supplier availability.
• Manage customer requirements including delivery schedules and forecasts.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, purchasing, production, quality, engineering to resolve supply chain issues.
• Oversee supplier performance and corrective actions.
• Monitor inventory levels and optimize material flow to reduce excess/obsolete stock.
• Lead shipping/receiving operations and ensure compliance with procedures and regulations.
• Develop and maintain logistics processes, SOPs, and performance standards.
• Track KPIs and drive corrective actions to improve delivery, inventory, productivity, and cost.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Lead cross-functional logistics and supply chain teams; promote accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support Lean initiatives within supply chain and logistics.

Skills

Supply chain management

Materials planning

Production planning

Logistics

Inventory control

Lean manufacturing

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Röchling Automotive in Akron, OH seeks an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead planning, logistics and material flow in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing setting. You will drive end-to-end supply chain performance, oversee materials planning, production scheduling, inventory control and vendor coordination.

The role requires 5+ years in supply chain/ logistics within manufacturing, preferably automotive, with SAP/ERP expertise, Lean experience, and strong leadership to develop