Supply Chain Manager

BIZLINK INTERCONNECT TECHNOLOGY ( INDIA ) PRIVATE LIMITED; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BizLink Interconnect Technology (India) Private Limited in Michigan is seeking a seasoned Supply Chain Manager to lead daily operations, recruit and coach the team, and ensure high-performance execution across procurement and logistics.

You will develop strategic sourcing programs, negotiate with suppliers and freight partners, manage inventories, and implement multi-sourcing strategies to minimize risk while maintaining quality and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven background in Supply Chain Management with strong sourcing and vendor management.
• Demonstrated strong leadership capabilities and experience managing and developing teams.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office, with advanced MS Excel skills (V-Lookups and Pivot Tables).
• In-depth market and production process knowledge, with expertise in material flow, FIFO, Kanban, and cost analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving techniques, Kaizen (Production Productivity), and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork, conflict handling, and customer/quality orientation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the daily workflow of the supply chain department, including recruiting, developing, conducting one-on-ones, and managing the performance of team members.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to improve lead times, lower costs, and enhance overall product quality.
• Negotiate terms and prices with suppliers and freight companies, assessing their performance to maintain highly cost-effective practices.
• Maintain supply continuity by ensuring timely issuance of POs, optimizing detailed material inventories, and implementing multi-sourcing or substitute material strategies to resolve supply gaps.
• Lead supplier relationship management (SRM) activities, utilizing scorecards, business reviews, forecasting, and developing new SRM tools to achieve key company objectives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support production planning efforts, project requirements, and new product introductions (NPI).
• Establish and track performance metrics to evaluate supply chain efficiency, accurately balancing supply continuity with cost.
• Monitor global freight activity, including assisting freight forwarders with customs clearance and strictly following Export Control procedures.
• Ensure compliance by adhering to the BizLink Code of Conduct, updating practices per company policies/laws, following Document Procedures (DP) and Work Instructions (WI), and reporting risks over 50k Euro to the GRC Coordinator.
• Analyze and improve current inventories and procedures to proactively increase the overall efficiency and profitability of the supply chain.

Skills

Supply chain management

Vendor management

Leadership

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

• Oversee and lead the daily workflow of the supply chain department, including recruiting, developing, conducting one-on-ones, and managing the performance of team members.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to improve lead times, lower costs, and enhance overall product quality.
• Negotiate terms and prices with suppliers and freight companies, assessing their performance to maintain highly cost-effective practices.
• Maintain supply continuity by ensuring timely issuance of POs, optimizing detailed material inventories, and implementing multi-sourcing or substitute material strategies to resolve supply gaps.
• Lead supplier relationship management (SRM) activities, utilizing scorecards, business reviews, forecasting, and developing new SRM tools to achieve key company objectives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support production planning efforts, project requirements, and new product introductions (NPI).
• Establish and track performance metrics to evaluate supply chain efficiency, accurately balancing supply continuity with cost.
• Monitor global freight activity, including assisting freight forwarders with customs clearance and strictly following Export Control procedures.
• Ensure compliance by adhering to the BizLink Code of Conduct, updating practices per company policies/laws, following Document Procedures (DP) and Work Instructions (WI), and reporting risks over 50k Euro to the GRC Coordinator.
• Analyze and improve current inventories and procedures to proactively increase the overall efficiency and profitability of the supply chain.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or equivalent work experience.
• Work Experience: Proven background in Supply Chain Management with a strong foundation in sourcing and vendor management.
• Leadership Experience: Demonstrated strong leadership capabilities and experience managing and developing teams.
• Technical & IT Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office, with advanced MS Excel skills (specifically V-Lookups and Pivot Tables).
• Professional Competencies: In-depth market and production process knowledge, with expertise in material flow, FIFO, Kanban systems, and Value Management/Cost analysis.
• Methodological Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving techniques, proficiency in Kaizen (Production Productivity), and excellent time and self-management skills.
• Social Competencies: Highly effective communication and cooperation skills, with a proven ability to handle conflict and thrive in a team environment.
• Individual Competencies: Highly responsible, independent, and accurate; highly motivated to learn with a strong customer and quality orientation, and the maturity to constructively give and take criticism.