Strategic Supply Chain Manager

KLINGER GPI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

100% premiums for two of four medicals

HSA and FSA benefits

401(k) with match

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

KLINGER GPI in Houston, Texas, seeks a Supply Chain Manager to ensure the right materials meet manufacturing and distribution needs while protecting service levels and cost targets. You will lead purchasing, procurement, inventory, and supplier performance across multiple locations.

You’ll collaborate with operations and cross-functional leaders to align supply plans with production schedules and customer commitments, establish metrics, and drive continuous improvement across the supply network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years progressive experience in supply chain, purchasing/procurement, or inventory management in manufacturing/distribution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape sourcing strategies, contract negotiations, and vendor performance programs (domestic and international).
• Direct demand planning, forecasting, and inventory optimization to reduce risk and working capital.
• Partner with Operations and cross-functional leaders to align supply plans to production and customer commitments.
• Establish clear metrics, reporting, and continuous-improvement actions across the supply network.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's in SCM

Job description

KLINGER GPI in Houston, Texas, seeks a Supply Chain Manager to ensure the right materials meet manufacturing and distribution needs while protecting service levels and cost targets. You will lead purchasing, procurement, inventory, and supplier performance across multiple locations.

You’ll collaborate with operations and cross-functional leaders to align supply plans with production schedules and customer commitments, establish metrics, and drive continuous improvement across the supply network.