Supply Chain Manager

HARTING Technology Group; Bowes (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

PTO 21 days

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness reimbursement

401(k) matching

Job summary

HARTING Technology Group seeks a Supply Chain Manager for the Americas to manage local process improvement projects, ensure process compliance, and support sourcing initiatives. The role oversees daily planning activities across warehouse, planning, logistics, and sourcing functions.

You will analyze regional KPIs, conduct root-cause analysis on escalations, train local staff, and coordinate with global affiliates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university.
• 6-8 years of related experience in Supply Chain roles.
• 5 years of experience supervising or leading professional supply chain teams.
• Hands-on SAP system experience is required.
• Experience in automotive, electrical, or assembly environments is preferred.
• Excellent proficiency in English, both verbal and written.
• Note: Extensive relevant experience and demonstrated expertise may substitute for the required degree

Responsibilities

• Manages the execution of daily supply chain processes aligned with company objectives.
• Leads localized improvement projects within specific warehouse, planning, and logistics areas.
• Serves as project manager for local special projects to ensure time and budget adherence.
• Consolidates and analyzes regional KPIs for monthly management reviews.
• Supports senior leadership by executing initial root-cause analysis on process escalations and customer complaints.
• Delivers established training programs and ensures local personnel are fully trained on supply chain processes.
• Conducts routine internal process audits to identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Reviews and approves standard, daily inventory adjustments for assigned plants.
• Coordinates local data and workflows to support customer and external process audits.
• Maintains operational communication with counterparts in global affiliates and regional headquarters.
• Places critical purchase orders and leads standard negotiations with local suppliers.
• Oversees day-to-day tactical activities across warehouse, planning, logistics, and sourcing functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Process improvement

Project management

English proficiency

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Career Opportunities: Supply Chain Manager (2494)

We are seeking a Supply Chain Manager Manages local Supply Chain Process Improvement Projects for assigned Americas sites. Ensures process compliance to achieve operational excellence. Oversees day-to-day planning team activities and supports local sourcing initiatives.

To succeed in this role, you will be highly driven to:

• Manages the execution of daily supply chain processes aligned with company objectives.
• Leads localized improvement projects within specific warehouse, planning, and logistics areas.
• Serves as project manager for local special projects to ensure time and budget adherence.
• Consolidates and analyzes regional Key Performance Indicators (Service Level, Backlog, MCV, SDoH, Customer Complaints) for monthly management reviews.
• Supports senior leadership by executing initial root-cause analysis on process escalations and customer complaints.
• Delivers established training programs and ensures local personnel are fully trained on supply chain processes.
• Conducts routine internal process audits to identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Reviews and approves standard, daily inventory adjustments for assigned plants.
• Coordinates local data and workflows to support customer and external process audits.
• Maintains operational communication with counterparts in global affiliates and regional headquarters.
• Places critical purchase orders and leads standard negotiations with local suppliers.
• Oversees day-to-day tactical activities across warehouse, planning, logistics, and sourcing functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and experience to thrive in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university.
• 6-8 years of related experience in Supply Chain roles.
• 5 years of experience supervising or leading professional supply chain teams.
• Hands-on SAP system experience is required.
• Experience in automotive, electrical, or assembly environments is preferred.
• Excellent proficiency in English, both verbal and written.
• Note: Extensive relevant experience and demonstrated expertise may substitute for the required degree

HARTING Americas is a subsidiary of HARTING Technology Group, a German-based global leader in industrial connectivity solutions. We develop, manufacture, and sell the world's most durable and reliable products and solutions for use in Machinery & Robotics, Automation Devices, Rail & Transportation, Intralogistics & Conveyor Systems, Energy, and Datacenter market segments.

As a third generation, family-owned company, with over 75 years of history, we continue to create value and shape the future with technologies for people. You will discover that we work hard – to fulfill our personal, company, and customer goals, and in our commitment to our community with our holiday drives and our paid VTO (Voluntary Time Off). You will also discover that we like to have fun – like when we celebrate the holidays, host theme days and sweater parties, prost to Oktoberfest, and much more!

HARTING USA offers an attractive total compensation package and employee benefits, including:

Compensation:

• HARTING's Total Compensation Structure includes a Base Salary and Bonus Percentage.
• Competitive salary : $100,000 - $120,000 dlls per hour(commensurate with experience)
• This role is eligible for a 5% discretionary annual bonus.
• 21 days PTO (Paid Time Off) to start – quickly earn more PTO as you stick with us (36 days max).
• Medical, dental, and vision Insurance – several Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options to choose from.
• Company-sponsored life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability – at no cost to employee.
• Paid parental leave, tuition and fitness reimbursement.
• 401(k) with a 4% dollar-for-dollar match – fully vested upon eligibility!