Supply Chain Manager

Talentify; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking an SCM Manager in Alabama to lead the materials management team for Tier 1 automotive supply. You will drive continuous improvement, ensure safe material handling, and coordinate with customer systems and internal processes to meet performance metrics.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in automotive SCM, a relevant degree, strong analytical ability, and proven CI leadership. Expect a hands-on role with ERP, Kaizen, and inventory optimization responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years automotive Tier 1 materials management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business management or related field preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across the organization.
• Strong analytical background with ability to analyze and draw conclusions from data.
• Continuous Improvement / Kaizen / Lean facilitator.
• Knowledge of automotive customer systems and requirements (DDL, SNC, SMART, Supply Power, ANTS).
• Inventory management toolbox – reduction & accuracy improvement.
• MS Office tools fluency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SCM team to maintain customer and internal metrics with an action-driven continuous improvement plan.
• Manage the plant's SCM continuous improvement plan.
• Ensure safe operation of material handling equipment per guidelines.
• Develop a team proficient in IAC ERP, lean tools, customer systems, and SCM processes.
• Implement SCM BASIACs and continuous improvement plans with defined actions and dates.
• Manage the ECN process for inbound/outbound material flow.
• Ensure the plant follows its logistics plan and achieves on-time delivery.
• Manage inventory to meet accuracy and turn objectives.
• Oversee physical inventory to align with policy.
• Drive 98%+ inventory accuracy through CI actions.
• Lead SCM team to achieve 100% on-time delivery to customers.
• Manage supply base to ensure 100% OTD for purchased goods.
• Ensure customer requirements and metrics are utilized.
• Maintain escalation processes for delays in shipment.
• Collaborate with plant management to meet targets.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lean

Kaizen

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

APICS certification

Job description

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the SCM team to ensure both customer and internal metrics are maintained at acceptable levels and a proper continuous improvement plan with defined actions, responsibilities and delivery dates that are clearly understood by the team

2. Manage the plants SCM continuous improvement plan

3. Ensure the safe operation of the plant’s material handling equipment in accordance with published plant and corporate guidelines

4. Develop a team that has mastered the use of the IAC ERP system, "lean manufacturing" tools, customer systems and IAC Supply Chain Management processes to support the requirements of both our internal and external customers.

5. Implement the IAC SCM BASIACs; understand the gaps and implement a continuous improvement plan with defined actions, responsibilities and delivery dates that are clearly understood by the team

6. Manage the ECN process as it pertains to the continuous flow of materials both inbound and outbound

7. Ensure the plant understands, utilizes and achieves it logistics plan

8. Manage the plants inventory, ensuring policy and procedures are implemented to achieve accuracy and turn objectives

9. Manage the physical inventory process to ensure accuracy and alignment with corporate policy

10. Manage continuous improvement actions to achieve 98% + inventory accuracy

11. Manage the SCM team to ensure 100% on time delivery to the customer and develop continuous improvement actions for all issues preventing achievement of the objective

12. Manage the supply base and SCM team to ensure 100% OTD for purchased goods and ensure continuous improvement actions are developed for any issue preventing achievement of the objective

13. Manage the team to ensure all customer requirements, metrics and systems are utilized to acceptable levels

14. Ensure that the plant has a proper escalation process with increasing levels of communication, both internal and external, ensuring that both internal leadership and the external customer are aware of any potential delays to shipment prior to their occurrence

15. Participate with the plant management team to achieve targets, goals and objectives

16. All other duties as assigned

Skills and Experience Requirements

Minimum 5 years automotive Tier 1 materials management experience

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business management or related field preferred

Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with all levels across the organization

Strong analytical background with demonstrated ability to analyze, explain, and draw logical conclusions from complex operational, financial, regulatory and/or business data

Continuous Improvement / Kaizen / Lean facilitator

Knowledge of automotive customer systems and requirements (DDL, SNC, SMART, Supply Power, ANTS)

APICS certification a plus

Inventory management toolbox – reduction & accuracy improvement

MS Office tools fluency