Supply Chain Manager

StevenDouglas; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

StevenDouglas is looking for a Supply Chain Manager in Troy, Alabama. This role involves overseeing daily supply chain operations, managing vendor performance, and optimizing logistics and cost efficiency. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related fields, along with 5 years of relevant experience and supervisory skills. Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and experience with ERP systems like Macola are preferred. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. The position may require some travel.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in supply chain management and 1 to 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Proficient understanding of supply chain processes like SIOP, inventory, planning, and warehouse management.
• Experience in strategic planning and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor qualifications and performance.
• Oversee supply chain and logistics operations.
• Collaborate with managers to develop distribution center processes.
• Review supply chain practices to align with new regulations.
• Negotiate prices and terms with vendors.

Skills

Vendor management

Supply chain optimization

Logistics

Cost management

Communication skills

ERP competency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, Business, or related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Macola MRP module

Job description

The Supply Chain Manager (SCM) reports to the Director of Operations and provides day to day support directly to the Operations team and other company teammates. The SCM is responsible for overseeing personnel and daily operations of the organization’s supply chain operation. Duties include but are not limited to: Vendor management, supply chain optimization and logistics, cost management and efficiency. The SCM must be able to transform all policies and best practices into executable plans and departmental procedures as well as support the strategic direction of the organization.

Duties (not inclusive list)

• Manages and monitors vendor’s qualification and performance to ensure they meet company’s requirements.
• Oversees and manages overall supply chain and logistics operations to maximize efficiency and minimize cost of organization’s supply chain
• Collaborate with multiple functional managers to plan and execute on the development of the distribution center operational process to enable seamless transfer
• Review/update supply chain practices in accordance with new or chaining environmental policies, standards, and/or regulations
• Maximize efficiency by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution
• Develop material cost and usage forecasts and standard cost lists
• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors or freight forwarders
• Monitor supplier performances to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirement.
• Leverages Macola MRP module capabilities to maximize efficiencies for the organization.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in related field, 1 to 3 years supervisory experience, Proficient understanding of all of the supply chain process (SIOP, inventory, planning and warehouse management)
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, Business, or other related fields
• Proficient with reporting tools, metrics, analysis, and KPIs
• Strong literacy and verbal/written communication skills
• Proficient computer/general IT navigation and MS Office skills (especially Excel)
• ERP competency and understanding preferred (Macola)
• Strategic planning and budget stewardship experience preferredAbility to do some travel as duties require.

Other Criteria

• Good problem solving and effective critical thinking
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team-oriented mindset, highly diplomatic

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