Supply Chain Manager

Consumer Connection, Inc.; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end supply chain operations across the U.S., with emphasis on demand and supply planning, inventory control, and logistics. The role requires strategic thinking and hands-on execution to bring structure and visibility to a growing organization.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in supply chain, strong analytical skills, and experience coordinating cross-functional teams, 3PLs, and ERP/WMS systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, planning, logistics, inventory, or distribution.
• Experience in food, beverage, ingredients, consumer products, or import-intensive industries preferred.
• Experience managing international supply chains and long lead times.
• Strong background in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, and logistics.
• Experience with 3PLs, freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to build or improve supply chain processes in growing organizations.
• Previous team leadership and people-management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of the S&OP process aligning demand, supply, inventory, and objectives.
• Develop demand and supply planning processes with rolling forecasts and production planning.
• Translate demand into actionable supply plans and manage inventory positioning across locations.
• Oversee logistics and order management with 3PLs, freight partners, and carriers.
• Manage international inbound logistics, shipments, documentation, and schedules.
• Monitor end-to-end shipments and proactively resolve supply chain risks.
• Establish and improve SOPs, processes, and performance metrics.
• Develop dashboards around forecast accuracy, OTIF, inventory, and logistics costs.
• Lead and mentor planning, logistics, inventory, and order-management teams.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance, Procurement, and international teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve service levels and reduce costs.

Skills

S&OP

Demand planning

Supply planning

Inventory management

Logistics

ERP/WMS

BI

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP/MRP

WMS

BI tools

Job description

This is not a job with Consumer Connection

Supply Chain Manager

Location: United States

Level: Manager

About the Role

Our client is a growing food and consumer products company seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead and strengthen its end-to-end supply chain operations across the U.S.

This is a highly visible role responsible for integrating demand planning, supply planning, inventory, logistics, and order management to ensure products reach customers reliably, on time, and cost-effectively.

The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on—someone who enjoys building structure, improving processes, developing teams, and bringing greater visibility and predictability to a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the company's S&OP process, aligning demand, supply, inventory, and business objectives.
• Develop demand and supply planning processes, including rolling forecasts and production planning.
• Translate customer demand and sales forecasts into actionable supply plans.
• Manage inventory levels, SKU health, safety stock, and inventory positioning across distribution locations.
• Oversee logistics and order management activities, including 3PLs, freight partners, carriers, and customs brokers.
• Manage international inbound logistics and coordinate shipments, documentation, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor end-to-end shipments and proactively identify and resolve supply chain risks.
• Establish and improve SOPs, processes, systems, and performance metrics.
• Develop dashboards and reporting around forecast accuracy, OTIF, inventory, logistics costs, and other key KPIs.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team across planning, logistics, inventory, and order management.
• Partner closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, Procurement, and international supply chain teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve service levels, reduce costs, optimize working capital, and increase operational efficiency.
• Support the implementation and ongoing management of supply chain technology, ERP/WMS, and planning tools.
• Lead supply chain security and compliance initiatives, including CTPAT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, planning, logistics, inventory, or distribution.
• Experience in food, beverage, ingredients, consumer products, or another import-intensive industry preferred.
• Experience managing international supply chains and long-lead-time environments.
• Strong background in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, and logistics.
• Experience working with 3PLs, freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, and other external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to build or improve supply chain processes in a growing or entrepreneurial organization.
• Previous team leadership and people-management experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/MRP, WMS, BI, or supply chain planning systems.
• Ability to work effectively across functions, cultures, and time zones.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a builder and operator who is comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment where processes may still be evolving.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on supply chain leader who wants to have a meaningful impact on a growing organization and build a more sophisticated, scalable supply chain operation.