Strategic Supply Chain Manager: Demand Planning & S&OP

Wickeder Group │ Engineered Materials Solutions; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Wickeder Group │ Engineered Materials Solutions in Attleboro, MA seeks a seasoned Supply Chain Manager to oversee end-to-end supply chain activities, including procurement, supplier management, inventory control, and demand planning. The role focuses on cost optimization, quality maintenance, and operational efficiency.

Ideal candidates will have strong analytical, negotiation, leadership, and problem-solving skills with a track record of improving supply chain performance, reducing costs, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, Engineering Logistics, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years in supply chain, procurement, or logistics; management experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle a plus) and Microsoft Excel.
• APICS CPIM certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Facilitate cross-functional S&OP meetings with Sales, Finance, Operations, and other stakeholders to balance demand and supply, identify risks, and support business decisions and improve forecast accuracy.
• Manage procurement, sourcing, supplier relationships, and contract negotiations.
• Oversee inventory levels, demand forecasting, and replenishment planning.
• Drive on-time delivery performance by monitoring supplier, production, and logistics schedules to ensure customer orders are fulfilled per delivery dates.
• Identify and resolve supply chain bottlenecks, material shortages, and shipment delays to minimize disruptions and improve customer satisfaction.
• Monitor on-time delivery KPIs, analyze root causes of missed targets, and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate transportation, warehousing, and distribution to ensure timely deliveries.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement process improvements.
• Manage and develop supply chain team members; establish departmental goals and monitor performance.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and applicable regulations.

Skills

Analytical

Negotiation

Leadership

Problem-solving

Forecast accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Engineering Logistics/Business

APICS CPIM certification

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Wickeder Group │ Engineered Materials Solutions in Attleboro, MA seeks a seasoned Supply Chain Manager to oversee end-to-end supply chain activities, including procurement, supplier management, inventory control, and demand planning. The role focuses on cost optimization, quality maintenance, and operational efficiency.

Ideal candidates will have strong analytical, negotiation, leadership, and problem-solving skills with a track record of improving supply chain performance, reducing costs, and