Supply Chain Leader: Lean Ops & Growth (Manufacturing)

Carnegie Search; Mississippi; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnegie Search seeks a hands-on Supply Chain Manager to lead a growing manufacturing operation in development of transportation, purchasing, warehouse operations, inventory control, production planning and distribution. This high-visibility role shapes strategy, drives operational results, and builds high-performing teams.

You will lead cross-functional supply chain activities, implement Lean, and develop dashboards to measure performance across service, cost, and inventory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 5+ years of leadership in supply chain, logistics, warehousing, distribution, or manufacturing.
• Experience managing purchasing, inventory, transportation, and materials planning.
• Strong ERP and Warehouse Management System experience.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and improving operational performance.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing, transportation, warehouse operations, inventory management, materials planning, and distribution.
• Drive service, cost, inventory, and operational performance improvements.
• Partner with plant leadership to ensure materials and resources meet production demands.
• Develop KPI dashboards and hold teams accountable to performance metrics.
• Implement Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage carrier relationships, inventory strategies, and transportation operations.
• Coach and develop supply chain, logistics, and warehouse personnel.
• Help develop short- and long-term operating plans and business strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Warehouse Management System

SAP

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

Carnegie Search seeks a hands-on Supply Chain Manager to lead a growing manufacturing operation in development of transportation, purchasing, warehouse operations, inventory control, production planning and distribution. This high-visibility role shapes strategy, drives operational results, and builds high-performing teams.

You will lead cross-functional supply chain activities, implement Lean, and develop dashboards to measure performance across service, cost, and inventory.