Supply Chain Manager

International Search Consultants; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

International Search Consultants is partnering with a manufacturing client in Indiana to hire a hands-on Supply Chain Manager. The role focuses on strengthening purchasing, planning, inventory, and materials flow while collaborating with an engaged executive team and plant leadership.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of manufacturing supply chain leadership, steel/commodity purchasing experience, and hands-on ERP/MRP proficiency. A Bachelor's degree is preferred; bilingual not required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive supply chain leadership in manufacturing.
• Steel/commodity purchasing experience and knowledge of manufacturing materials and suppliers.
• Proven experience developing a supply chain function and implementing new processes.
• Ability to write, implement and enforce purchasing, inventory and SOPs.
• Hands-on procurement, production planning, inventory control and ERP/MRP experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen supply chain processes across purchasing, planning, inventory and materials flow.
• Diagnose and correct inventory accuracy issues, including transactions, counts and controls.
• Write, implement and reinforce policies, SOPs and shop-floor procedures.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms and ensure material availability.
• Oversee a $20M-$25M materials budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead and coach the supply chain team in partnership with executive and plant leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Excel reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, business or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Excel

Forecasting tools

Job description

ISC's manufacturing recruiting team is partnering with an established manufacturer seeking a hands-on Supply Chain Manager for its Indiana operation.

This hands-on role will help develop and strengthen the supply chain function, establish practical policies and procedures, and resolve inventory accuracy challenges. Success requires a leader who works closely with a highly engaged, collaborative executive team and plant personnel.

Supply Chain Manager - Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and strengthen supply chain processes across purchasing, planning, inventory and materials flow.
• Diagnose and correct inventory accuracy issues, including transactions, counts and controls.
• Write, implement and reinforce policies, SOPs and consistent shop-floor procedures.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms and ensure material availability.
• Oversee a $20M-$25M materials budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage materials spending, supplier costs and opportunities for savings.
• Lead and coach the supply chain team in close partnership with executive and plant leadership.

Supply Chain Manager - Must-Have Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive supply chain leadership in manufacturing.
• Steel/commodity purchasing experience and knowledge of manufacturing materials and suppliers.
• Proven experience developing a supply chain function and implementing new processes.
• Ability to write, implement and enforce purchasing, inventory and operational policies/SOPs.
• Demonstrated success correcting inventory accuracy problems and improving controls.
• Hands-on procurement, production planning, inventory control and ERP/MRP experience.
• Supplier negotiation, budget management, cost analysis and strong Excel/reporting skills.

Supply Chain Manager - Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, business or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish; APICS/ISM certification or Six Sigma experience.

Supply Chain Manager - Desired Profile:

• Approachable, hands-on leader who builds trust on the manufacturing floor.
• Confident people manager who coaches, sets expectations and holds the team accountable.
• Collaborative leader who partners with engaged executives to address challenges and develop solutions.
• Communicates openly, seeks input and builds consensus rather than operating independently.
• Approachable, floor-engaged change leader who earns buy-in and follows through.

Supply Chain Manager – Compensation:

• $80,000-$110,000 base salary + 10% performance-based bonus