Supply Chain Manager

Legrand, North America; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Legrand Wiremold in West Hartford, CT seeks a Supply Chain Manager to lead inventory management, warehouse operations, and material flow in a hands-on manufacturing environment. You will partner with production, shipping, receiving, and planning to optimize performance and data accuracy while driving ERP initiatives on the production floor.

The role requires strong leadership, manufacturing experience, ERP knowledge, and a continuous improvement mindset to ensure uninterrupted operations and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in inventory management, materials management, warehouse operations, or manufacturing support.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing inventory control processes and inventory accuracy programs.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Proven leadership experience in a plant or manufacturing setting.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with buyer/planners to support production schedules and material availability.
• Support the site's SAP S/4HANA transition by improving data accuracy and inventory processes.
• Assist with inventory-related process development, training, and system adoption.
• Ensure ERP transactions accurately reflect physical inventory conditions.

Skills

Inventory management

Manufacturing operations

ERP systems

Leadership

Process improvement

Education

APICS CPIM

CSCP

Tools

SAP

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Manager to join the Wiremold team in West Hartford, CT. The Wiremold organization is looking for an experienced Supply Chain leader who can develop people, redesign processes, and modernize how the business operates.

This role is a hands-on supply chain leadership position responsible for overseeing inventory control, material availability, warehouse operations, and material flow within a manufacturing environment. The individual partners closely with production, shipping and receiving, inventory, and planning teams to ensure uninterrupted operations, improve inventory accuracy, resolve material-related issues, and drive operational efficiency. The position also supports the facility's SAP S/4HANA implementation by strengthening inventory processes, data accuracy, and system adoption. Success in this role requires strong leadership, manufacturing experience, ERP knowledge, problem-solving skills, and a continuous improvement mindset, with a significant presence on the production floor to support daily operations and drive accountability across teams.

Responsibilities

Planning & ERP Support

• Collaborate with buyer/planners to support production schedules and material availability.
• Support the site's SAP S/4HANA transition by improving data accuracy and inventory processes.
• Assist with inventory-related process development, training, and system adoption.
• Ensure ERP transactions accurately reflect physical inventory conditions.

Inventory Management & Accuracy

• Lead all activities related to inventory accuracy and inventory control.
• Drive cycle counting programs and physical inventory processes.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Improve inventory accuracy through process discipline, transaction accuracy, and root cause analysis.
• Monitor excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory and develop corrective actions.
• Spend substantial time on the production floor supporting daily manufacturing operations.
• Ensure raw materials, components, and finished goods are properly managed and available to support production schedules.
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks impacting material movement throughout the facility.
• Partner with production leaders to resolve material shortages and inventory issues quickly.
• Improve material flow between receiving, stockrooms, production, and shipping.

Warehouse & Operations Support

• Oversee shipping, receiving, storage, and material handling activities.
• Drive organization and efficiency within warehouse and inventory locations.
• Ensure inventory transactions are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Promote standard work and inventory control best practices.
• Lead and develop inventory, warehouse, shipping/receiving, and materials personnel.
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, material availability, and operational efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and Manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of experience in inventory management, materials management, warehouse operations, or manufacturing support.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing inventory control processes and inventory accuracy programs.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Proven leadership experience in a plant or manufacturing setting.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.

Preferred

• SAP or SAP S/4HANA experience.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Experience leading inventory improvement initiatives.

  This is not a desk-based supply chain strategy role. We are looking for a hands-on leader who enjoys being on the manufacturing floor, solving inventory and material flow issues, supporting production teams, and driving operational execution.

  This role is NOT a remote role. It is ONSITE in West Hartford CT