Supply Chain Manager

Employbridge; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Employbridge is seeking an experienced supply chain leader to develop and implement a strategy that minimizes total costs while reducing inventory and maximizing customer satisfaction through world-class service.

The role involves driving supplier partnerships, overseeing procurement, and ensuring on-time, high-quality deliveries in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong negotiation, leadership, and ERP expertise are required to excel in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of supply chain experience.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Minimum of 3 years in materials planning, production planning, or related manufacturing ops.
• Experience in manufacturing environments requiring responsiveness and hands-on leadership.
• ERP experience required; Infor XA experience highly desirable.
• Knowledge of inventory control, production scheduling, procurement, and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee purchase orders, adjust patterns, and monitor shipments and production schedules.
• Build strong relationships with factories and suppliers to ensure long-term partnerships.
• Evaluate vendor performance to secure lowest cost, highest quality, and timely deliveries.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Supply chain planning

Production scheduling

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Infor XA

ERP systems

Job description

The ideal candidate is responsible for developing and implementing a supply strategy that delivers the lowest total cost, reduces inventory, and maximizes customer satisfaction through world class service.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with our factories and suppliers, ensuring a continuous long term partnership
• Oversee all purchase orders, adjust purchase patterns, and monitor shipment and production schedules to meet Responsibilities
• Evaluate vendor performance to ensure lowest cost, highest quality, and timely deliveries

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years' of supply chain experience
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in materials planning, production planning, supply chain management, or related manufacturing operations.
• Experience working within manufacturing environments where responsiveness and hands-on leadership are critical.
• ERP experience required; experience with Infor XA systems is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of inventory control, production scheduling, procurement, and supplier management.

Preferred

• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma experience preferred.