Supply Chain Manager

W3R; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Saint Joseph, Michigan, is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee all aspects of materials management, including procurement, planning, and scheduling. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and substantial experience in materials management and purchasing in a manufacturing environment. Strong negotiation skills and proficiency in ERP systems are essential. The role offers a dynamic environment with various responsibilities, including the management of logistics and inventory.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of materials management experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Experience in purchasing and material planning is required.
• 10+ years of purchasing experience with technical products.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and scheduling activities.
• Work closely with Sales and Engineering on new jobs.
• Negotiate in-bound and out-bound freight contracts.

Skills

Materials management

Negotiation skills

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

ERP system usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Supply Chain degree concentration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Epicor ERP

Job description

Direct and coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety. Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Direct the movement, storage, or processing of inventory. The Supply Chain Manager controls all aspects of materials from raw material purchases and delivery through shipments to customers. You will act as the owner of the ERP system and oversee procurement, planning, scheduling, inventory, shipping and receiving.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

• Oversees all planning and scheduling activities.
• Works closely with Sales and Engineering on new jobs and product developments.
• Provides input into staffing and capacity needs in order to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Maintains the standards used for job quotes and schedule lead times.
• Works with engineering to order time studies used for ERP input.

Qualifications

SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related is required; MBA is preferred.
• Supply Chain degree concentration, APICS or CPM a plus
• Minimum 5 years of materials management experience is required as Supervisor, Manager in a high mix / low volume industrial manufacturing operation. Automotive experience would be welcomed.
• Experience within purchasing and material planning is required
• Global procurement experience is a required
• Understanding of concepts in a Lean Manufacturing Environment and Kanban required
• Responsible for efficient and accurate MRP functionality.
• Negotiates cost reductions.
• Identifies primary and alternate sources for each item needed and encourages suppliers to remain competitive to achieve best value (quality, lead time, parts and service)
• Works with quality manager to qualify suppliers and to monitor their performance.
• Incorporates drawings, quality specifications and requirements into purchase orders to maintain high quality standards and expectations.
• Establishes and enforces procedures to ensure proper recording, storage and tracking of all items purchased by the Company.
• Contacts carriers to negotiate contracts/pricing, troubleshoot problems, and to arrange/coordinate challenging shipments.
• Oversees the shipping and receiving functions.
• Negotiates in-bound and out-bound freight and carrier contracts and terms.
• Responsible for ordering and importing sea containers, as well as complying with customs regulations and maintaining relationships with freight forwarders and coordinating their efforts.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or other related discipline.
• 10+ years of purchasing, including the purchasing technical products/materials and commodity items.
• 5+ years of successful supervisory experience. Must be a leader.
• You MUST be a hard charging, get-things-done now sort of manager. Must be able to establish accountability immediately, and modify difficult employee behavior (or have the guts to make the decisions necessary to cull difficult people from the staff.
• Strong, metric-driven personality and methodology, and must drive the business for continual improvement of key metrics.
• Financial acumen and planning/scheduling experience. Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, ERP system usage (Epicor ERP is our system).

INTER-RELATIONSHIPS

Direction is given by the Plant Manager. Will interface with multiple levels of employees including Receiving, Warehouse, Quality, and Shipping leads, Hourly Lead Personnel, HR, Inventory specialist, Logistics / transportation manager, Logistics planners, and Planning teams.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Typical operations and manufacturing environments as well as a warehouse distribution operation. May experience periods of heat or cold due to seasonal temperature differences.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to occasionally work at night. Must have ability to use hands and fingers to complete tasks quickly and efficiently. In addition, must have the ability to move freely throughout the facility without physical limitation, and capacity to sit or stand for long periods of time. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., and have the ability to bend, stoop and reach.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.