Supply Chain Manager

Carnegie Search; Mississippi; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnegie Search seeks a hands-on Supply Chain Manager to lead a growing manufacturing operation in development of transportation, purchasing, warehouse operations, inventory control, production planning and distribution. This high-visibility role shapes strategy, drives operational results, and builds high-performing teams.

You will lead cross-functional supply chain activities, implement Lean, and develop dashboards to measure performance across service, cost, and inventory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 5+ years of leadership in supply chain, logistics, warehousing, distribution, or manufacturing.
• Experience managing purchasing, inventory, transportation, and materials planning.
• Strong ERP and Warehouse Management System experience.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and improving operational performance.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing, transportation, warehouse operations, inventory management, materials planning, and distribution.
• Drive service, cost, inventory, and operational performance improvements.
• Partner with plant leadership to ensure materials and resources meet production demands.
• Develop KPI dashboards and hold teams accountable to performance metrics.
• Implement Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage carrier relationships, inventory strategies, and transportation operations.
• Coach and develop supply chain, logistics, and warehouse personnel.
• Help develop short- and long-term operating plans and business strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Team development

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Warehouse Management System

SAP

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

Lead the Supply Chain Function for a Growing Manufacturing Operation

We're seeking a hands-on Supply Chain Manager to lead transportation, purchasing, warehouse operations, inventory control, production planning, and distribution for a manufacturing facility.

This is a highly visible leadership role where you'll have the opportunity to influence strategy, improve operations, develop teams, and drive measurable business results.

If you're someone who enjoys solving complex operational challenges, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and building high-performing teams, we'd love to speak with you.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Leading all supply chain activities including purchasing, transportation, warehouse operations, inventory management, materials planning, and distribution
• Driving service, cost, inventory, and operational performance improvements
• Partnering with plant leadership to ensure materials and resources are available to support production demands
• Developing KPI dashboards and driving accountability to performance metrics
• Implementing Lean and continuous improvement initiatives
• Managing carrier relationships, inventory strategies, and transportation operations
• Coaching and developing supply chain, logistics, and warehouse personnel
• Helping develop both short-term operating plans and long-term business strategies

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations, or related field
• 5+ years of supply chain, logistics, warehousing, distribution, or manufacturing leadership experience
• Experience managing purchasing, inventory, transportation, and materials planning
• Strong ERP and Warehouse Management System experience
• Demonstrated success leading teams and improving operational performance
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Experience

• SAP experience
• Lean Manufacturing
• Production planning
• High-volume manufacturing environments

Why This Opportunity?

• Broad leadership responsibility with direct impact on business performance
• Opportunity to lead change and drive improvement
• Highly visible role working closely with plant leadership