Supply Chain Manager

Canadian Executive Search Group (USA) Inc / Division of Arrow Group of Companies; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package Offered

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end supply chain operations for an established manufacturing organization. This role will oversee procurement, supplier management, material planning, inventory, and logistics while leading a team and driving continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include leading procurement, material planning, supplier management, and logistics; developing supplier strategies; overseeing inventory and supply/demand planning; leading the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field.
• 6+ years of progressive supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in procurement, production planning, logistics, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong supplier sourcing, negotiation, and supplier performance experience.
• Experience managing and developing a supply chain team.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement, material planning, inventory, supplier management, and logistics.
• Develop supplier strategies, manage RFQs, negotiations, sourcing, and supplier performance.
• Oversee inventory levels, material availability, and supply/demand planning.
• Lead and develop supply chain team members, including buyers and planners.
• Monitor KPIs related to quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and productivity.
• Partner with operations, quality, and other departments to support production and customer requirements.
• Drive cost reduction, inventory optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Strategic sourcing

Team development

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end supply chain operations for an established manufacturing organization. This role will oversee procurement, supplier management, material planning, inventory, and logistics while leading a team and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement, material planning, inventory, supplier management, and logistics.
• Develop supplier strategies, manage RFQs, negotiations, sourcing, and supplier performance.
• Oversee inventory levels, material availability, and supply/demand planning.
• Lead and develop supply chain team members, including buyers and planners.
• Monitor KPIs related to quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and productivity.
• Partner with operations, quality, and other departments to support production and customer requirements.
• Drive cost reduction, inventory optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of progressive supply chain experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, including procurement, production planning, logistics, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong supplier sourcing, negotiation, and supplier performance experience.
• Experience managing and developing a supply chain team.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Power BI.
• Aerospace, defense, automotive, or other regulated manufacturing experience preferred.

Full Benefits Package Offered, including comprehensive benefits for eligible employees.

Travel: Up to 10%

Work Environment: On‑site manufacturing facility