Supply Chain Manager: Kanban, ERP & Sourcing (Onsite MN)

Kinperium-Hiniker LLC; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinperium-Hiniker LLC is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead Kanban-based production, manage sourcing, and optimize inventory for efficient plant operations in Mankato, MN. You will collaborate with production, engineering, and finance to forecast demand, negotiate supplier contracts, and drive ERP improvements.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong data analysis, and leadership to improve cost, quality, and reliability across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership in planning, sourcing, and distribution aligned with company goals.
• Develop Kanban system for the production floor.
• Analyze market trends, cost drivers, and supply risks.
• Identify cost savings and efficiency gains.
• Mentor purchasing and planning team.
• Onboard new suppliers and manage relationships.
• Lead supplier evaluations and contract negotiations.
• Support ERP changes and data integrity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet goals.
• Manage inventory turns and service levels.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership for planning, sourcing, and distribution.
• Develop and execute Kanban-based production system.
• Forecast demand and optimize supplier performance.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Maintain ERP data accuracy and KPI tracking.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, legal, and leadership.
• Lead cost-benefit and forecast analyses for management.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Operations/Supply Chain/Business Management emphasis

Tools

EPICOR ERP

Microsoft Excel

MRP systems

Job description

Kinperium-Hiniker LLC is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead Kanban-based production, manage sourcing, and optimize inventory for efficient plant operations in Mankato, MN. You will collaborate with production, engineering, and finance to forecast demand, negotiate supplier contracts, and drive ERP improvements.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong data analysis, and leadership to improve cost, quality, and reliability across the supply chain.