Supply Chain Manager

Heraeus; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Heraeus is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end supply chain activities for our manufacturing sites in the United States. The role focuses on strategy development, planning, and execution across materials, production, and distribution to support profitable growth.

The ideal candidate will bring five years of inventory management experience in manufacturing, strong leadership, and proficiency with SAP and MS Office. A Six Sigma/Lean background and ISO knowledge are highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field required.
• Minimum five years of inventory management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ERP systems (SAP) required.
• Five years of experience in CI, project management, operations, or related field.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean, ISO standards, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the definition and implementation of a Supply Chain strategy for profitable growth including customer service, planning, order fulfilment, and logistics.
• Implement S&OP processes to improve forecast accuracy, capacity utilization, and lead times.
• Monitor and optimize key Supply Chain processes using KPIs and information systems.
• Work with Raw Material suppliers and R&D to ensure material availability during scale-up.
• Review stock levels and advise on order levels and vendor selection.
• Oversee receiving, storage, and distribution, ensuring on-time shipment and issue resolution.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate packaging, storage and distribution operations; supervise workforce activity.
• Align procurement, operations, manufacturing, finance, sales, and customer service around shared plans.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Forecasting

Data analysis

SAP

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Supply Chain Manager

Company: Heraeus

Supply Chain Manager

Permanent

Making displays foldable? Help hearts beat with micro-particles? Work on solutions involving precious metals? At Heraeus, we empower our customers to stay ahead of the curve. As a family-owned global technology leader, we take pride in being the invisible force driving innovation. Whether in production, research, sales, or administration, we deliver world-class quality across key industries: Precious Metals, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics, and Industrials. With a strong global presence, including a significant footprint in the United States, Heraeus employs approximately 15,100 people across 40 countries, all dedicated to shaping the future of technology and industry.

The following challenges await you:

• Contribute to the definition and implementation of a Supply Chain strategy serving profitable growth (inclusive customer service, integrated planning, customer order fulfilment, return handling, distribution/logistics/warehousing and replenishment).
• Implement effective planning processes and tools consisting of forecast as well as sales and operation planning (S&OP) improving forecast accuracy, capacity utilization and load balance, lead time reduction and purchasing planning.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of key Supply Chain processes using state of the art methods, KPI's and adequate information systems.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure Raw Material availability during scale-up and R&D.
• Review stock levels and adjust order levels as needed for purchased items as well as advising in the selection of vendors.
• Oversee the receiving of Raw materials as well as other materials for the site. Monitor shipments to ensure that goods arrive on time and resolve problems related to undelivered goods or other shipment errors. Expedite the delivery of goods to internal users.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate the packaging, storage and distribution operations in an efficient and safe manner in accordance with cost, quality and quantity specifications. Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, packaging and shipping products or materials.
• Align procurement, operations, manufacturing, finance, sales, and customer service around shared plans

We are looking for people who are not just open to new ideas, but want to bring fresh thinking, energy and a creative perspective to their work. Some of the traits and qualifications the ideal candidate would possess include:

• A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain or related field and five years of inventory management experience supporting a manufacturing environment is required. The equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Leadership skills, teamwork skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally are required. Must have the ability to schedule and prioritize effectively as well as possess organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems such as SAP is required.
• At least five years of progressive experience in continuous improvement, project management, operations, manufacturing engineering, Operational Excellence, or a related field within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma methodology, Lean Manufacturing concepts and process improvement are required. Expertise in ISO standards is required.
• Demonstrated experience applying continuous improvement tools such as Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Root Cause Analysis, and process optimization.
• Experience developing and using operational KPIs, performance metrics, and data analysis to identify opportunities and measure results.
• Working knowledge of risk assessment, root cause investigation, Management of Change, and EH&S requirements in a manufacturing environment.

Heraeus is proud to be an employer that provides equal access to opportunities for all its employees. We provide fair and equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. A diverse and inclusive culture is at the heart of our Vision, Mission, and Values. We are dedicated to cultivating a workforce that reflects a broad spectrum of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.

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