Strategic Supply Chain Leader — Metals & Manufacturing

Olympic Steel; Powder Springs (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Bonuses

Job summary

Olympic Steel is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead purchasing, materials management, and inventory planning at our Buford, GA facility. The role reports to the General Manager of the Division and focuses on aligning supplier activities with sales, marketing, and quality requirements.

Must have 5+ years in purchasing and inventory, with metal fabrication experience. Strong analytical, ERP, and leadership capabilities are essential for driving cost efficiency and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 4 yr Degree in Business, Engineering, or Purchasing from an Accredited University.
• 5+ years of related experience, preferably with Supervisory experience.
• Experience in the metal fabrication or related industry (Burning, press brakes, Machining, orbital Welding).
• 5+ years of Purchasing Experience (Metals).
• Skilled in inventory management.
• Understanding of Logistics and Transportation Management.
• Knowledge and/or Skills of Lean Six Sigma tools (DMAIC).
• Knowledge of basic computer applications, notably Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Knowledge of computerized document control.
• Ability to problem solve and organize large amounts of data.
• Skilled in customer service and communication.

Responsibilities

• Leads the crucial processes of purchasing and materials management by maximizing the competitive position and the return on assets.
• Manages the day-to-day activities of the purchasing function.
• Develops short and long-term plans that support the Sales, Marketing, and Quality requirements of the division.
• Ensures that specific customer requirements are achieved.
• Develops and implements inventory plans and budgets and conducts business with other departments, divisions, and external contacts.
• Communicates with Company Supply Chain Peers to identify and implement best practices.
• Coordinates with various departments on strategy and execution.
• Acts as a training resource to other departments for Supply Chain Knowledge.
• Responsible for all quoting and selection activities.
• Manage the Logistics Coordinator to ensure adequate freight needs are met.
• Will create and execute on the Supply Chain/Purchasing/Inventory Strategy.
• Responsible for effective management of overall spend in line with budgets.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures and work instructions and maintain system documents.
• Skilled in various ERP systems, understanding at a high level how they work.
• Development and Creation of Standard Processes and Procedures.
• Management of Purchasing, Inventory, and Logistics.
• Ability to create and maintain a Supply Chain Strategy.
• Reporting of specific Metrics on a normal cadence.
• Able to contribute as part of the facility Leadership team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced growth environment.
• Working manager.
• Ability to build relationships.
• Follow up and Follow through.

Skills

Purchasing leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Inventory management

Logistics management

Metal fabrication experience

Data analysis

Customer service

ERP systems knowledge

Education

4 year degree in business, engineering, or purchasing

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Olympic Steel is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead purchasing, materials management, and inventory planning at our Buford, GA facility. The role reports to the General Manager of the Division and focuses on aligning supplier activities with sales, marketing, and quality requirements.

Must have 5+ years in purchasing and inventory, with metal fabrication experience. Strong analytical, ERP, and leadership capabilities are essential for driving cost efficiency and operational excellence.