Strategic Supply Chain Lead: Data-Driven Forecasting

Appvion, Inc.; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Appvion, Inc. seeks a Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end planning, procurement, inventory management, and supplier performance, driving customer service and optimizing inventory investment.

You will develop the team, establish metrics, and use data, ERP/MRP systems (D365 preferred) and AI tools to build a proactive, efficient supply chain aligned with business goals. This role partners with Manufacturing, Sales, Finance and Product teams to deliver measurable improvements in service, cost,

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Supply Chain team, creating a culture of accountability, customer focus, and continuous improvement.
• Establish clear goals, expectations, and performance measures that drive results.
• Build team capabilities across planning, procurement, inventory management, and analytics.
• Strengthen partnerships across Manufacturing, Sales, Finance, and Product teams.
• Lead change and create alignment around supply chain priorities and business objectives.
• Drive customer service excellence through material availability, accurate forecasting, and proactive issue resolution, achieving OT&C and fulfillment above 95%.
• Lead procurement cost-reduction initiatives, identifying and implementing opportunities that generate annual savings and cost avoidance.
• Optimize inventory, procurement, and production planning to balance service, cost, quality, and working capital.
• Lead inventory performance and reduction efforts, with a focus on excess, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory while maintaining appropriate service levels.
• Improve demand and supply planning, forecasting, replenishment, and inventory accuracy through disciplined processes and effective ERP/MRP utilization.
• Strengthen supplier performance through sourcing, relationship management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.
• Establish clear performance metrics and operating rhythms to identify gaps, drive accountability, and deliver results.
• Drive continuous improvement, process optimization, and automation to improve efficiency, responsiveness, and cost effectiveness.
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with business growth, customer needs, and financial objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost, working capital, flexibility, and scalability.
• Leverage AI, analytics, automation, and emerging technologies to improve forecasting, planning, inventory optimization, and decision-making.
• Lead strategic initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in service, inventory, cost, and operational efficiency.
• Drive cross-functional alignment and adoption of supply chain best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP/MRP

D365

AI adoption

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

D365

Analytics tools

AI tools

Job description

Appvion, Inc. seeks a Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end planning, procurement, inventory management, and supplier performance, driving customer service and optimizing inventory investment.

You will develop the team, establish metrics, and use data, ERP/MRP systems (D365 preferred) and AI tools to build a proactive, efficient supply chain aligned with business goals. This role partners with Manufacturing, Sales, Finance and Product teams to deliver measurable improvements in service, cost,