Supply Chain Manager

Accentuate Staffing; Middlesex (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing client is seeking a Supply Chain Manager in Middlesex, NC. This position oversees end-to-end supply chain operations including sourcing, materials management, and distribution. The ideal candidate will lead a team, manage supplier relationships, and ensure effective logistics strategies. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of supervisory experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and NetSuite is strongly preferred. Food manufacturing experience is a requirement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a supervisor or manager-level role within supply chain or manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong preference for NetSuite experience.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience developing talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the supply chain team, providing coaching and performance management.
• Oversee production and materials planning, ensuring timely availability.
• Manage inventory and warehouse operations, ensuring documentation accuracy and reconciliation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

NetSuite

Job description

Accentuate Staffing is currently seeking a Supply Chain Manager for a growing manufacturing client in Middlesex. This role oversees end-to-end supply chain operations, including sourcing, materials management, production planning, and distribution. The Supply Chain Manager partners closely with Operations, Sales, and Commercialization teams to ensure demand targets are met, inventory is optimized, major supplier contracts are negotiated effectively, and supply chain policies and reporting are executed with excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the supply chain team, providing coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
• Oversee end-to-end production and materials planning, ensuring accurate scheduling, timely raw/packaging material availability, and alignment with manufacturing capacity.
• Manage material handling and warehouse operations, including inventory rotation, documentation accuracy, shelf-life monitoring, and reconciliation between NetSuite and physical stock.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing inventory trends, optimizing supply chain processes, improving logistics strategies, and assessing equipment and staffing needs.
• Lead supplier management activities, including major contract negotiations, supplier performance monitoring, and onboarding new suppliers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, Commercialization, and Product Development to ensure service levels, material readiness, and proactive inventory planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years in a supervisor or manager-level role within supply chain, manufacturing, or related fields.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience developing talent.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing logistics and product flow.
• Food manufacturing experience is required.