Strategic Supply Chain Manager — ERP-Driven Leadership

General Kinematics; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing bonus

Health benefits

PTO

Job summary

General Kinematics in Crystal Lake, IL, is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead purchasing, inventory control, warehousing, and logistics, partnering with engineering, operations, project management, sales and finance to meet production and customer commitments while balancing cost, quality, lead time, and supply continuity.

You will mentor purchasing, inventory, and warehouse teams, drive ERP enhancements, implement KPI tracking, and push continuous improvements through automation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, purchasing, materials management, logistics, or inventory control within a manufacturing environment required.
• 3+ years of direct leadership experience managing purchasing, materials, inventory, warehouse, or logistics teams required.
• Experience with inventory optimization, cycle-count programs, warehouse operations, freight and carrier management, and ERP/MRP systems required.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage purchasing, inventory, warehousing, and logistics strategies in alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop, lead, and mentor high-performing purchasing, inventory, and warehouse teams; oversee hiring, performance evaluations, promotions, salary adjustments, training, coaching, and corrective action.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, ERP optimization, RFID, inventory-control tools, and standardized processes.
• Set and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual objectives; monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Develop, track, and analyze key supply chain metrics, including supplier on-time delivery, purchase price variance, inventory accuracy, inventory turns, shortages, freight cost, and warehouse performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data-driven decisions

KPI tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Master's degree preferred

APICS certification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

General Kinematics in Crystal Lake, IL, is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead purchasing, inventory control, warehousing, and logistics, partnering with engineering, operations, project management, sales and finance to meet production and customer commitments while balancing cost, quality, lead time, and supply continuity.

You will mentor purchasing, inventory, and warehouse teams, drive ERP enhancements, implement KPI tracking, and push continuous improvements through automation and