Supply Chain Manager, Electrical Manufacturing

Socomec Group; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electrical equipment is seeking a Supply Chain Manager in Suwanee, GA. The role involves overseeing supply chain operations, strategic sourcing, and team leadership. Applicants should have a minimum of 10 years in supply chain management within the electrical manufacturing industry, including 5 years in a leadership role. Responsibilities include driving process optimization, managing stakeholder communication, and ensuring quality standards. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required, with MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain management and procurement.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role within the electrical manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Quality Systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall supply chain strategy.
• Lead, mentor and motivate a multidisciplinary team.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Procurement

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain

MBA or advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

ERP tools

Job description

Socomec Group (Socomec) is a global leader in electrical equipment engineering and manufacturing, specialized in low voltage energy performance.

Socomec North America (NAM) is Socomec’s organization overseeing all operations in North America.

About This Role

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of the Supply Chain operations, within Power Conversion USA. Applicants with Electrical Equipment Engineering and Manufacturing industry experience are encouraged to send their applications.

This role is responsible for strategic sourcing, procurement, production planning, inventory control, logistics, warehouse and supplier relationship management, in order to ensure seamless end-to-end supply chain operations.

The Supply Chain Manager will be integral in developing and implementing strategies to enhance company profitability, operations efficiency, establish key performance metrics, lead initiatives focused on cost reduction and improve customer satisfaction. This role requires working closely with cross-functional stakeholders – including Production, Finance, Sales, Engineering, and Quality.

As a key site leader, the Supply Chain Manager plays a critical role in building cross-functional collaboration, and developing the organizational capabilities needed to support long‑term business success. This role requires balancing strategic leadership with operational execution, fostering a high‑performing team and continuous improvement culture.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

STRATEGIC PLANNING AND LEADERSHIP

• Develop and execute the overall supply chain strategy to support growth, cost control, and quality objectives on the US operations.
• Drive cross‑functional coordination and accountability among departments, such as Production, Engineering, and Quality to meet shared goals.
• Establish S&OP processes to balance demand, capacity, and inventory.
• Lead, mentor and motivate a multidisciplinary team, fostering a collaborative and high‑performance work environment.
• Proactively assess and mitigate supply chain risks, including supplier disruption and geopolitical issues.

STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Effectively communicate project objectives, expectations, and updates to team members and stakeholders.

PROCUREMENT AND SOURCING

• Optimize internal and external supply chain processes, ensuring material availability, cost efficiency, supplier performance, and driving continuous improvement.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and lead‑time commitments with key suppliers.
• In accordance with Group Procurement guidelines and the PCO objectives, implements programs to drive improvement in cost, quality and delivery.
• Ensures full utilization of local ERP according to relevant procedure, both related to sharing of supplier information and to finding existing high performing suppliers.

FINANCE

• Establish an accurate standard costs, track material and freight variances, forecast procurement spend, and develop inventory strategies.
• Work with the Finance Business Partner to ensure cost control, reporting accuracy, and fiscal discipline.
• Set budgetary controls, align on capital planning for supply chain initiatives and take corrective action to achieve financial targets.

QUALITY

• Collaborate with the Quality team to align with global standards and continuous improvement expectations.
• Foster a quality mindset at all levels of the organization and ensure quality is embedded at every stage of the supply chain process.

HUMAN RESOURCES

• Lead, develop, and mentor direct reports with a focus on high performance, engagement, and talent development.
• Support organizational development in coordination with the HR Business Partner.
• Foster a culture aligned with Socomec values, emphasizing accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning.

INVENTORY AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

• Ensure digital tools support efficient operations and future growth.
• Implement and optimize MRP/ERP systems for accurate forecasting, planning, and inventory control.
• Collaborate with Corporate IT to implement necessary upgrades and process improvements.

Essential Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain management and procurement, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the electrical manufacturing industry, with particular emphasis on low volume, high mix, build to order businesses.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi‑functional operations with measurable KPI improvements.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Quality Systems, and ERP tools (SAP or equivalent).
• Proven ability to lead in a matrixed organization and manage cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent communication, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong and successful experience leading and motivating a team of multi‑disciplinary professionals.
• High degree of comfort in analyzing and presenting business and financial information.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the business acumen to clearly present concepts and ideas to a wide audience.
• Must possess and maintain an unrestricted valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel to international destinations; must possess and maintain a valid passport for international travel, without the need for sponsorship.
• Must be available for business travel to international locations.

Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

All applications are reviewed directly by the Socomec North America Talent Acquisition team and other human reviewers. No automated or AI‑based systems are used to make decisions in the application review process.

We thank all those who apply. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.