Supply Chain Manager - Lafayette Hill, PA

Higher Recruitment, Inc.; Whitemarsh Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Higher Recruitment, Inc. is partnering with a leading global manufacturer to place a Senior Supply Chain Manager in Lafayette Hill, PA.

The role leads vendor managed inventory, advanced analytics, and cross-functional collaboration to improve service, working capital, and cost across a complex network. You will build enterprise KPI frameworks, partner with Sales, Operations, Finance, IT, and key customers, and mentor teams while driving continuous improvement and change management in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience.
• Experience managing complex customer relationships and distribution networks.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategic direction for VMI and collaborative replenishment programs.
• Develop and implement VMI frameworks and operating models.
• Translate data into actionable insights for executive leadership.

Skills

Vendor Managed Inventory

Advanced analytics

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Data governance

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Lafayette Hill, PA | On-Site

Higher Recruitment is partnering with a leading global manufacturing organization to identify a Supply Chain Manager for its Lafayette Hill, PA location. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced supply chain professional who can combine strategic thinking, advanced analytics, customer collaboration, and operational execution to drive meaningful improvements across a complex supply chain network.

The Supply Chain Manager will lead strategic supply chain initiatives while partnering closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, Commercial, IT, and key customers. This individual will have significant influence on how the organization approaches Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), collaborative replenishment, demand planning, inventory optimization, analytics, and continuous improvement.

Position Overview

This role will lead the development and execution of enterprise-level supply chain strategies designed to improve customer service, working capital, cost, inventory performance, and overall value-chain efficiency.

The successful candidate will be equally comfortable presenting strategic recommendations to executive leadership, working directly with key customers, analyzing complex data, and leading teams through process and organizational change.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the strategic direction for Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and collaborative replenishment programs, establishing consistent standards, governance, and long-term capabilities.
• Develop and implement best-in-class VMI frameworks, including program design, customer-specific solutions, operating models, and rules of engagement.
• Serve as a strategic supply chain advisor to executive leadership by translating complex data into actionable insights and business recommendations.
• Lead the identification, prioritization, and execution of enterprise supply chain initiatives focused on improving cost, service, inventory, and working capital performance.
• Build, develop, and lead high-performing VMI and analytics teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making.
• Establish strong data governance and data integrity standards to ensure consistent, accurate, and scalable information across systems and stakeholders.
• Develop advanced analytics capabilities that improve forecasting, replenishment, inventory optimization, and overall supply chain performance.
• Create and implement enterprise KPI frameworks and digital dashboards that provide leadership with clear visibility into supply chain performance.
• Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with strategic customers, serving as the primary supply chain leader for collaboration and performance improvement.
• Lead integrated business planning processes, including CPFR and VMI, to align customer demand signals, internal planning, and financial objectives.
• Develop account-specific supply chain strategies that strengthen customer partnerships while supporting revenue growth and cost optimization.
• Provide supply chain leadership during M&A integrations, identifying synergies, standardizing processes, and accelerating adoption of best practices.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies across supply chain processes and teams.
• Partner with senior leaders across Operations, Finance, Commercial, and IT to develop scalable systems, processes, and solutions.
• Lead change-management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new tools, processes, systems, and organizational capabilities.
• Mentor and develop future supply chain leaders through coaching, training, and exposure to supply chain systems, analytics, and best practices.
• Stay current on supply chain trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory developments and translate relevant insights into business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field required; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience, including strategic planning, customer collaboration, and operational execution.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex customer relationships and sophisticated distribution networks with high service expectations.
• Proven success building, developing, and leading high-performing teams.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end supply chain functions, including demand planning, inventory optimization, replenishment strategies, and network operations.
• Advanced analytical capabilities with the ability to turn complex data into actionable business insights.
• Demonstrated experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to operate at both the strategic and tactical levels and translate strategy into execution.
• Exceptional executive communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to build alignment among diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in manufacturing, CPG, packaging, printing, or a related industry strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with advanced analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau, along with strong knowledge of supply chain planning systems.
• Customer-focused approach with a track record of creating measurable value and strengthening strategic partnerships.
• Comfortable leading through ambiguity and change in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Willingness to travel as needed for strategic initiatives and key customer engagements.

Why This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible supply chain leadership role where your work will directly influence customer relationships, operational performance, inventory strategy, analytics, and enterprise-wide supply chain transformation.

The organization is looking for a leader who can think beyond traditional supply chain management — someone who can use data, technology, process improvement, and strong customer partnerships to build a more connected and higher-performing supply chain.