Supply Chain Manager

Swagelok Minnesota; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Swagelok Minnesota is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead strategy, performance, and development of the supply chain function across the business. You will drive product availability, inventory effectiveness, and reliable order fulfillment to support growth.

The role requires leadership of people, processes, and systems; extensive collaboration with cross-functional teams; and the ability to optimize inventory, mitigate risks, and improve operations using data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in supply chain, business or related discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive supply chain, inventory management or procurement experience.
• 2+ years of leadership or people-management experience.
• Experience improving supply-chain processes via analytics, systems, or CI.
• ERP systems experience with SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes the supply chain strategy aligned with growth and objectives.
• Establishes KPIs, scorecards, and operating rhythms to drive performance.
• Sets inventory policies, stocking strategies, and service-level expectations.
• Creates processes to manage shortages, allocations, and backorders.
• Uses data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
• Identifies supply-chain risks and develops mitigation plans.
• Leads and develops supply chain staff with clear accountability.
• Communicates supply conditions across the business to support commitments.
• Demonstrates Swagelok values within the team.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Systems thinking

Analytical skills

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership and coaching

Problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position Summary

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for the strategy, performance, and development of the Supply Chain function across the business. This role leads the people, processes, systems, and partnerships required to ensure product availability, inventory effectiveness, reliable order fulfillment, and scalable support for business growth.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes the Supply Chain strategy in alignment with organizational growth, customer service, and operational objectives.
• Establishes and manages Supply Chain KPIs, scorecards, operating rhythms, and improvement priorities.
• Establishes inventory policies, stocking strategies, replenishment methodologies, and service-level expectations.
• Develops processes for proactively managing shortages, allocations, expedites, backorders, and other supply disruptions.
• Uses data and analytical tools to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities to improve performance.
• Identifies supply-chain risks and develop mitigation or contingency strategies when appropriate.
• Leads, coaches, and develops Supply Chain associates while creating clear accountability for performance and development.
• Partners across the business to communicate supply conditions and appropriately support customer commitments.
• Demonstrate and reinforce Swagelok values throughout the team.

Requirements

Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or a related discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, inventory management, procurement.
• 2+ years of demonstrated leadership or people-management experience.
• Demonstrated experience improving supply‑chain processes through analytics, systems, or continuous improvement.
• Experience with ERP systems and data‑driven inventory management required; SAP experience preferred.

Skill Requirements

• Strategic and systems thinking.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation capabilities.
• Inventory and demand‑management expertise.
• Business and financial acumen.
• Strong people leadership and talent‑development skills.
• Cross‑functional influence and collaboration.
• Structured problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Change leadership and project management.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to balance customer needs, operational requirements, inventory investment, and risk.