Supply Chain Manager

Jobtailor; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Supply Chain Leader in Durham, NC to oversee procurement, logistics, and inventory for EV charger assembly. You will align supplier performance with cost and quality targets and drive end-to-end replenishment through ERP/MRP.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing SCM, strong leadership, and analytical skills. You will collaborate with Sales, Production, Product, and Engineering to ensure material availability and optimize working capital.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive supply chain experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience leading teams.
• Procurement, sourcing, supplier management, purchasing, replenishment, inventory management, and material availability experience.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and planning software.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement, operational purchasing, logistics, and inventory control for EV charger assembly operations.
• Develop end-to-end supply chain strategies for critical EV charger components.
• Champion supplier performance, cost optimization, and contract negotiations.
• Translate demand signals and cross-functional product requirements into ERP/MRP-driven replenishment plans.
• Ensure material availability while managing working capital.
• Lead the supply chain team.
• Oversee logistics, shipping, receiving, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Sales, Production, Product, and Engineering.

Skills

Team Leadership

Procurement

Sourcing

Contract Negotiation

ERP/MRP Proficiency

Inventory Management

Data Interpretation

Analytical Thinking

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Cost Optimization

Logistics Management

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Tools

ERP/MRP Systems

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Lead procurement, operational purchasing, logistics, and inventory control for EV charger assembly operations
• Develop end-to-end supply chain strategies for critical EV charger components
• Champion supplier performance, cost optimization, and contract negotiations
• Translate demand signals and cross-functional product requirements into ERP/MRP-driven replenishment plans
• Ensure material availability while managing working capital
• Lead the supply chain team
• Oversee logistics, shipping, receiving, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with Sales, Production, Product, and Engineering

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience leading teams
• Strong experience across procurement, sourcing, supplier management, purchasing, replenishment, inventory management, and material availability
• Understanding of end-to-end supply chain principles
• Ability to translate demand signals, product requirements, supplier lead times, and inventory data into purchasing and replenishment plans
• Procurement and sourcing expertise, including contract negotiation and supplier relationship management
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and planning software
• Excellent analytical, data interpretation, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate across functions and influence stakeholders

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading supply chain operations, including procurement, logistics, and inventory management, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and ensure material availability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Supply Chain Management
• Procurement Expertise
• ERP/MRP Systems Proficiency
• Team Leadership
• Contract Negotiation

Hard Skills

• Inventory Management
• Sourcing
• Supplier Management
• Replenishment Planning
• Data Interpretation
• Cost Optimization
• Logistics ManagementOperational Purchasing
• End-to-End Supply Chain Principles
• Material Availability

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

• EV Charger Assembly
• Supplier Performance
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives
• Demand Signals
• Cross-Functional Collaboration