Supply Chain Manager

LHH; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A Milwaukee-area client is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to develop a comprehensive supply chain strategy and build a high-performing team as the business grows.

You will lead strategic sourcing, contract management, and risk mitigation, while optimizing inventory turns and coordinating production planning. The role requires a BS in supply chain or related field with 5+ years in a complex manufacturing setting and strong leadership to drive cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• BS in Supply Chain, Operations, or related degree.
• 5+ years relevant experience.
• Experience in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of inventory turns and service levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and execute strategic supply chain processes in support of objectives.
• Lead supply management, strategic sourcing, contract management, risk mitigation.
• Oversee departmental operations: budgeting, scheduling, and performance reviews.
• Engage with suppliers to discuss performance and future strategies.
• Plan long-term raw material market and supply base optimization.
• Manage Production Planning / Scheduling and Master Schedule adherence.
• Optimize inventory turns and reduce excess/obsolete inventory.
• Lead data analytics, reporting, and forecasting efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Data analytics

Forecasting

Strategic planning

Education

BS in Supply Chain, Operations, or related

APICS certification

Job description

I am partnering with a good client in the Milwaukee area that is looking to add a Supply Chain Manager to their team. They are looking for someone with a well-rounded supply chain background to help develop a supply chain strategy and team as the company continues to grow.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement, and execute strategic supply chain processes in support of supply chain and business objectives.
• Lead supply management efforts, strategic sourcing, contract management, risk mitigation, etc.
• Maintains departmental exception system, documentation review, employee time management and performance review processing, employee training, budget control and daily scheduling.
• Meets with suppliers to discuss issues, performance, and future strategies. Evaluates supplier processes and partners with suppliers to establish Best in Class performance.
• Responsible for long-term planning of the raw material market, supply base optimization, and financial implications of the material spend.
• Manages Production Planning / Scheduling team including the development and adherence of Master Schedule.
• Accountable for optimizing inventory turns - minimize excess & obsolete inventory through product life cycle management.
• Responsible for providing management with inventory projections and proactively identifies service level issues.
• Leads efforts with data analytics, report and dashboard creation, and overall forecasting and data-driven supply chain process.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Supply Chain, Operations, or other related degree; 5+ years relevant experience.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Experience working in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership skills including leading projects with broad scope and impact outside own department and promotes teamwork between departments.
• Complete, in-depth understanding of all aspects of the business including profitability, inventory turns, and service levels.