Supply Chain Manager

Justrite Safety Group; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Job summary

Justrite Safety Group is seeking a skilled Supply Chain Manager to oversee end-to-end supply chain activities, ensuring timely delivery of quality finished goods and raw materials from external vendors in support of the production plan. You will analyze inventory data, forecast needs, manage inventory levels, and collaborate across departments to optimize processes.

The role reports to the Director of Operations and offers growth opportunities within 3–5 years, with a focus on continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management is required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing, fulfillment, or distribution.
• Direct experience supervising a team with goals and performance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply chain vendor selection and relationships, including negotiating prices, delivery times and billing terms.
• Develop and review inventory management strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Produce weekly and monthly inventory reports and vendor performance metrics.
• Lead demand planning, forecasting, and statistical forecast models for all products.
• Coach and direct a team of purchasing agents and buyers.

Skills

Forecasting

Excel

Power BI

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

MRP (Material Resource Planning)

Job description

About Justrite Safety Group

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About Justrite Safety Group

At Justrite Safety Group, we're more than just a collection of industrial safety companies; we're a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting people, property, and the planet. Our ever-growing portfolio of companies collaborates to deliver advanced industrial safety solutions that set the standard for excellence.

As our business continues to grow, we continue to look for top talent to join our team as we lead the charge in revolutionizing industrial safety, ensuring that every worker returns home safe, every workplace remains secure, and our environment thrives for generations to come. With Justrite Safety Group, safety isn't just a priority—it's our passion.

The Contribution You’ll Bring To This Role

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for managing the supply chain activities of the business. This role ensures the timely delivery of quality finished goods and raw materials from all external vendors in support of the production plan and established inventory targets. The incumbent analyzes inventory data, forecasts inventory needs, manages inventory levels, and works closely with various departments to streamline inventory processes. The manager plays a crucial role in minimizing costs, reducing waste, and ensuring that the right products and raw materials are available at the right time. This position manages a team of Purchasing Agents and a Buyer.

In this role, you will report directly to the Director of Operations, setting the stage for your career to soar! This role is your gateway to opportunities for advancement, with the potential to grow within the organization in 3-5 years as you make meaningful contributions to our organizational goals.

About The Team

As a member of our Supply Chain team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with industry-leading suppliers and logistics partners, ensuring efficient and timely delivery of products that keep our customers safe. Our supply chain team is dedicated to optimizing processes, reducing lead times, and maintaining strong supplier relationships to meet our high standards of quality and reliability. With a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement, you’ll be part of a team recognized for its strategic contributions to the company’s success. This role offers the chance to collaborate with top professionals in the field, playing a key role in driving the growth and efficiency of a company that’s a leader in safety solutions.

What You’ll Do At Justrite

• Manages the supply chain vendor selection and relationships for all materials used in the facility. This includes negotiating prices (including freight), delivery times and billing terms with a focus on total cost of product ownership from end to end. Develops and reviews inventory management strategies aligned with overall supply chain and business objectives.
• Utilizes strategic sourcing opportunities to enhance vendor costs, delivery times and cost containment. Also supports VAVE initiatives within the NoTrax operations team. Monitors the movement of raw materials and finished goods to ensure production needs and ultimately customer fulfillment. Full understanding of ERP’s and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and how they are used in customer support and delivery times. Owns the accurate reporting of inventory targets and levels in the warehouse. In addition, the role manages the MRP (Material Resource Planning) within the ERP system for accurate forecasting. Supports cycle counting and leads year-end inventory count. Strong focus on continuous improvement within the inventory and supply chain processes and collaboration across operations and warehousing.
• Develops and maintains independent demand forecast models that drive supply chain planning processes. Participates in annual budgeting and strategic planning and goal setting.
• Produces weekly and monthly inventory reports and vendor performance metrics. Prepares additional reports and data analytics as needed for business leaders and executive review. Actively reviews historical sales trends, research demand drivers, and prepare statistical forecast models and then evaluate forecast results.
• Leads, coaches and directs a subordinate staff on the purchasing process, planning and scheduling production in the facilities, and inventory control. Acts as the subject matter expert for demand planning and forecasting for all products.
• Participates and collaborates with sales team and operations team to support and drive current and future demand and growth of the business unit.

Your Skills And Expertise

To ensure your success from day one in this role, Justrite requires the following qualifications at a minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management preferred
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a high faced paced Manufacturing, Fulfillment or Distribution environment.
• Direct experience supervising and coaching a team including goal setting and performance feedback and review.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Advanced excel skills. Solid understanding of Power B.I. (Business Intelligence) or other Data Warehouse technology. Proven ability to prioritize and organize a demanding workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong forecasting and modeling ability and statistically inclined

Compensation

The position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $110,000 to $128,000.

Actual base salaries will vary and may be above or below the recommended pay range based on factors such as but not limited to location, relevant experience and performance. Additionally, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan to enhance their overall total compensation package when Justrite Safety Group and their business units achieve annual business and financial targets.

Benefits

Our benefits package at Justrite Safety Group is designed to be the best in the industry, offering everything you need to support your career and personal well-being. You