Supply Chain Manager

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation in Alamance, North Carolina is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement, production planning, inventory control, and logistics, ensuring material flow supports manufacturing while meeting delivery, quality, and cost objectives. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in supply chain within OEM or Tier 1 manufacturing, with 3+ years in leadership.

You will build supplier relationships, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with Operations, Quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of supply chain experience in OEM or Tier 1 manufacturing.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing supply chain teams.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Plex).
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversees demand planning, production scheduling, inventory control, and material flow.
• Ensures timely availability of raw materials to meet customer requirements.
• Monitors KPIs such as inventory turns, on-time delivery, supplier performance, and cost reductions.
• Leads sourcing, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and supplier development initiatives.
• Maintains strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers.
• Monitors supplier quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Identifies and mitigates supply chain risks through contingency planning and supplier diversification.
• Optimizes inventory levels while minimizing carrying costs.
• Manages transportation, warehousing, receiving, shipping, and logistics functions.
• Implements inventory accuracy and cycle count programs.
• Ensures compliance with customer-specific requirements and regulatory standards.
• Collaborates with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Customer Service teams.
• Supports new product launches and engineering changes through effective material planning.
• Leads and mentors supply chain personnel, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drives Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process improvement initiatives.
• Analyzes supply chain data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Implements best practices to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic supplier relationships

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Six Sigma knowledge

Production planning proficiency

Inventory management proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Plex

Job description

Job Posting Title

Supply Chain Manager

Job Description Summary

Dauch is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join our team in Alamance, North Carolina. This fully onsite role serves as a key strategic partner to plant leadership, playing a critical role leading and optimizing all supply chain activities, including procurement, production planning, inventory management, logistics, warehousing, and supplier performance. This role ensures the uninterrupted flow of materials to support manufacturing operations while meeting customer delivery requirements, quality standards, and cost objectives.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive supply chain experience within an OEM or Tier 1 manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will develop strategic supplier relationships, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate cross-functionally to support operational excellence.

Job Description:

• Develops and executes supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversees demand planning, production scheduling, inventory control, and material flow.
• Ensures timely availability of raw materials and components to meet customer requirements.
• Monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) including inventory turns, on-time delivery, supplier performance, and cost reductions.
• Leads sourcing, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and supplier development initiatives.
• Maintains strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers.
• Monitors supplier quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Identifies and mitigates supply chain risks through contingency planning and supplier diversification.
• Optimizes inventory levels while minimizing carrying costs.
• Manages transportation, warehousing, receiving, shipping, and logistics functions.
• Implements inventory accuracy and cycle count programs.
• Ensures compliance with customer-specific requirements and regulatory standards.
• Collaborates with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Customer Service teams.
• Supports new product launches and engineering changes through effective material planning.
• Leads and mentors supply chain personnel, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drives Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process improvement initiatives.
• Analyzes supply chain data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Implements best practices to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in quality management within a Tier 1 or high-value manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing supply chain, procurement, planning or logistics teams.
• 3+ years leading planners, buyers, schedulers, logistics, or warehouse personnel.
• Proficient in supply chain planning, procurement, logistics, inventory control and production scheduling.
• Experience with ERP/MRP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Plex).
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, JIT, Kanban, and Six Sigma principles.

About Dauch

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.