Strategic Supply Chain Manager – Planning & Procurement

Keller Executive Search; North Carolina; On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid holidays and vacation

Professional development assistance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Keller Executive Search is assisting a client manufacturer in finding a Supply Chain Manager to oversee planning, purchasing, inventory, and supplier performance across its operations. The role requires hands-on leadership in industrial environments and a proven ability to optimize end-to-end supply chain processes.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in supply chain or procurement, experience with ERP systems, and strong analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supply chain, materials, or procurement experience.
• Experience supporting an industrial or manufacturing operation.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, inventory planning, and supplier management.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage material planning, procurement, inventory, and supplier coordination.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels while supporting production requirements.
• Monitor supplier delivery, quality, cost, and lead-time performance.
• Identify supply risks and develop practical contingency plans.
• Improve forecasting, purchasing, and inventory-control processes.

Skills

Supply chain

Planning

Procurement

Inventory management

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Keller Executive Search is assisting a client manufacturer in finding a Supply Chain Manager to oversee planning, purchasing, inventory, and supplier performance across its operations. The role requires hands-on leadership in industrial environments and a proven ability to optimize end-to-end supply chain processes.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in supply chain or procurement, experience with ERP systems, and strong analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills.