Strategic Supply Chain Leader – Manufacturing

American Axle & Manufacturing; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation, a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier, seeks an experienced Supply Chain Manager in Alamance County, NC. The role partners with plant leadership to optimize procurement, planning, inventory, logistics, and supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery and cost targets.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in a Tier 1 manufacturing setting, proven leadership, and strong ERP/MRP experience (SAP/Oracle/Plex).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing supply chain, planning or logistics teams.
• 3+ years leading planners, buyers, schedulers, logistics, or warehouse personnel.

Responsibilities

• Oversees demand planning, production scheduling, inventory control, and material flow.
• Develops and executes supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Leads sourcing, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and supplier development.
• Monitors KPIs including inventory turns, on-time delivery, and cost reductions.
• Manages transportation, warehousing, receiving, shipping, and logistics functions.
• Collaborates with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Customer Service.

Skills

Supply chain management

Leadership

Procurement

Production planning

Logistics

Inventory control

Production scheduling

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Plex

Job description

Dauch Corporation, a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier, seeks an experienced Supply Chain Manager in Alamance County, NC. The role partners with plant leadership to optimize procurement, planning, inventory, logistics, and supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery and cost targets.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in a Tier 1 manufacturing setting, proven leadership, and strong ERP/MRP experience (SAP/Oracle/Plex).