Strategic Supply Chain Leader: Lean Ops & Planning

Relate Search; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Relate Search, in partnership with a regional manufacturer, seeks an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement, production planning, and materials operations. Reporting to executive leadership, you will drive strategic initiatives and align cross-functional teams to optimize performance.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in manufacturing supply chains, a collaborative leadership style, and a proven record of Lean/Six Sigma improvements across inventory, forecasting, and supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive supply chain leadership in manufacturing.
• Experience with procurement, production planning, inventory management, ERP, and supplier relationships.
• Strong understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, TQM, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement, planning, inventory management, and materials functions to support production, customer service, and business objectives.
• Develop and execute integrated supply chain strategies that optimize inventory levels, improve forecast accuracy, and strengthen supplier performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, material flow, and Lean manufacturing principles.
• Build, coach, and develop high-performing teams while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and commercial teams to align production planning, resolve constraints, and ensure on-time customer delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Inventory software

Job description

Relate Search, in partnership with a regional manufacturer, seeks an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement, production planning, and materials operations. Reporting to executive leadership, you will drive strategic initiatives and align cross-functional teams to optimize performance.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in manufacturing supply chains, a collaborative leadership style, and a proven record of Lean/Six Sigma improvements across inventory, forecasting, and supplier