Supply Chain Manager

Ms Companies, LLC; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company-matched 401(k)

Leadership and professionaldevelopment

Job summary

MS Companies in Franklin, IN is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end procurement, material planning, inventory, and logistics. You will develop supplier strategies, manage a team of buyers and planners, and drive continuous improvement across cost, delivery, and quality.

The role requires 6+ years in supply chain within manufacturing, strong ERP/MRP and analytical skills, and a track record of delivering on-time performance in a regulated or high-mix environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of progressive supply chain experience, including ERP-based planning, purchasing/procurement, production control, and logistics.
• Experience leading supply chain activities within high-mix, low-volume and/or engineered-to-order manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience with supplier sourcing, RFQs, contract negotiations, commodity strategy, and supplier performance management.
• Strong background in inventory management, material planning, production support, and supply/demand planning with focus on on-time delivery.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing buyers, planners, material handlers, or similar supply chain functions.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, with CI experience.
• Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, communication, and change-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Power BI, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement, material planning, inventory, supplier management, and logistics activities to support customer and production requirements.
• Develop and execute supplier strategies, including sourcing, RFQs, negotiations, make/buy decisions, supplier development, and performance management.
• Oversee inventory control and material planning activities, including stock levels, cycle counts, allocation, shelf-life management, and material availability.
• Manage supply and demand planning to support productive factory workflow, customer on-time delivery, revenue requirements, and effective inventory utilization.
• Lead, coach, and develop supply chain personnel, including buyers, planners, and material-handling functions, while establishing measurable performance objectives.
• Monitor and improve supplier and operational KPIs related to quality, delivery, cost, inventory, safety, and productivity.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, quality, sales, and other internal stakeholders to translate customer demand into actionable supply chain and production plans.
• Identify constraints, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous-improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, inventory optimization, supplier performance, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Supply chain management

Procurement

Inventory management

ERP planning

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Power BI

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

MBA or advanced degree

APICS/ASCM CPIM

ISM C.P.M.

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Power BI

Job description

MS Companies is partnering with an established manufacturing organization in Franklin, Indiana, to hire an experienced Supply Chain Manager for a direct-hire leadership opportunity.

This position will oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, supplier development, material planning, inventory control, and logistics. The Supply Chain Manager will lead a team of supply chain professionals while developing strategies to improve supplier performance, material availability, on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, cost, and overall operational performance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of progressive supply chain experience, including ERP-based planning, purchasing/procurement, production control, and logistics.
• Demonstrated experience leading supply chain activities within a high-mix, low-volume and/or engineered-to-order manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with supplier sourcing and development, RFQs, contract negotiations, commodity strategy, and supplier performance management.
• Strong background in inventory management, material planning, production support, and supply/demand planning with a focus on on-time delivery and inventory optimization.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing employees, including buyers, planners, material handlers, or similar supply chain functions.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles, with demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement.
• Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, communication, and change-management skills with the ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Power BI, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Previous supply chain or operations experience within aerospace, defense, automotive, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with regulated quality systems, product traceability requirements, and industry standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality-management systems.
• Experience sourcing specialized components through established suppliers, distributors, brokers, or industry-specific supply networks.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM certification or comparable supply chain credential.
• ISM C.P.M. or comparable purchasing/procurement certification.
• MBA, master’s degree, or other advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience with Quantum or a comparable ERP/MRP system.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement, material planning, inventory, supplier management, and logistics activities to support customer and production requirements.
• Develop and execute supplier strategies, including sourcing, RFQs, negotiations, make/buy decisions, supplier development, and performance management.
• Oversee inventory control and material planning activities, including stock levels, cycle counts, allocation, shelf-life management, and material availability.
• Manage supply and demand planning to support productive factory workflow, customer on-time delivery, revenue requirements, and effective inventory utilization.
• Lead, coach, and develop supply chain personnel, including buyers, planners, and material-handling functions, while establishing measurable performance objectives.
• Monitor and improve supplier and operational KPIs related to quality, delivery, cost, inventory, safety, and productivity.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, quality, sales, and other internal stakeholders to translate customer demand into actionable supply chain and production plans.
• Identify constraints, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous-improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, inventory optimization, supplier performance, and customer satisfaction.

Physical and Environment Requirements

This is an on-site leadership position within a manufacturing environment. The role requires regular interaction with office, production, inventory, and material-handling functions and may involve sitting, standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility for extended periods.

Travel: Up to 10%.

Company Benefits & Culture

This opportunity offers the chance to join an established manufacturing organization that emphasizes safety, operational excellence, continuous improvement, employee development, and customer satisfaction.

Benefits include:

• Bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-matched 401(k)
• Leadership and professional-development opportunities