Supply Chain Manager

Clarios, LLC; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Parental and caregiver leave

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Clarios, LLC is seeking a production and materials planning professional to manage end-to-end service performance for a branch plant. You will plan production, inventory, and warehousing while driving KPIs and communicating risks to the account team and customers.

The role requires strong forecasting, team leadership, and experience with data-driven decision making. A background in manufacturing and familiarity with SAP and MS Office are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Technical or business field.
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing.
• Minimum of 3 years supervising a team.
• Minimum of 3 years planning and/or participating in forecasting processes.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting data and telling the data story to others.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control production and warehousing activities to optimize inventory investment.
• Analyze orders and forecasts to prepare production and inventory plans.
• Direct and monitor production control, warehousing, and shipping activities.
• Maintain data integrity in computerized production/inventory systems and conduct cycle counts.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations and policies.

Skills

Data interpretation

KPIs & metrics

Forecasting

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Technical or business field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

CPIM (preferred)

Job description

What you will do

Under general direction and in conformance with Divisional policies, procedures and objectives, plans and controls the production and warehousing activities and the inventory investment of a branch plant. Plans, develops necessary procedures and directs the activities for which responsible. Provides analysis, counsel, advice and recommendations where appropriate to assist plant in achieving goals and objectives. You will own end-to-end service performance at an account level and proactively flag and communicate service risks to the account team and customers. Responsible to Division Manager, Production Control for compliance with Division policies and procedures

How you will do it

Analyzes customer orders and sales forecasts to prepare plant production and inventory plans. Reviews actual plant performance against sales and production plans. Recommends corrective action(s) to bring results in line with plans or recommends change in production and inventory plans to recognize differences between actual and forecasts. Directs and monitors production control activities to assure that balanced inventories are maintained and that production and purchase releases are scheduled to meet production and inventory investment objectives. Plans and directs the activities for which responsible such as Shipping, Warehousing, Production Scheduling, and Inventory Control (raw materials and finished goods). May be responsible for directing purchasing activity for expense items. Maintains contact with all vendors of material and components to insure uninterrupted supply. Resolves discrepancies concerning items that fail to meet in-coming quality standards. CMS Principle Champion for Material Control Prepares capacity planning analyses. Recommends purchase of additional capacity where necessary. Assists in developing and maintaining the integrity of computerized production/inventory control systems. Supervises the operation of such systems. Insures data integrity by developing systematic cycle counting to maintain accuracy. Directs warehousing activities and insures adherence to governmental safety and health regulations and personnel policies and procedures. Performs special assignments and analyses as directed by Plant Manager or Division Manager, Production Control.

What we look for

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Technical or business field.
• 3- 5 years of experience in manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience successfully supervising a team
• Minimum of 3 years of experience planning and/or participating in the forecasting process
• Experience reviewing and interpreting data while able to effectively tell the story of the data to others at any level of the organization
• Previous experience setting KPIs and metrics in a team environment
• Preferred SAP experience desired; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; CPIM preferred, but not required

What you get

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are

Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses

We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities.

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