Supply Chain Manager- Logistics

ZF Group; Gray Court (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Paid Vacation

401k Plan

Health Care Benefits

Paid Holidays

Job summary

ZF Group is seeking a Supply Chain Manager – Inbound Logistics at its Gray Court facility in South Carolina. The role focuses on managing operations for inbound logistics, developing strategies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a complex manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, at least five years of supervisory experience in supply chain, and a strong understanding of logistics best practices.

The position offers a supportive team environment, an annual incentive plan, health care benefits, and various paid time off programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years supervisory/managerial experience.
• Minimum five years’ experience in Supply Chain/Logistics or related field.
• Extensive experience with contracts and sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound logistics operations for a manufacturing environment.
• Develop best-practice warehousing methods to optimize resources.
• Drive operational efficiency through continuous improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

SAP knowledge

Logistics management

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Project management tools

Job description

The Supply Chain Manager – Inbound Logistics is responsible for developing new strategies and maintaining and improving existing processes within the Inbound Logistics Department at ZF Transmissions Gray Court (ZFTG), a manufacturing plant with more than 1,000 employees. This role ensures the uninterrupted physical and system flow of raw materials, components, and services from both internal and external sources, as well as the timely and accurate exchange of related information across all involved organizations.

What you can look forward to as the Supply Chain Manager- Inbound Logistics:

• Manage inbound logistics operations, including goods receiving, warehousing, and internal distribution, in a high-pace, complex manufacturing environment.
• Develop and implement best‑in‑class warehousing practices that optimize time, space, safety, and efficiency to support high‑frequency internal distribution.
• Drive cost reduction and operational efficiency initiatives through continuous improvement and data‑driven recommendations.
• Evaluate, justify, and champion automation and material handling/storage equipment projects to improve material flow and reduce total operational costs.
• Review and validate business cases, cost estimates, project calculations, and technical designs for logistics automation and material handling solutions.
• Lead the development and execution of the material handling and storage equipment strategic roadmap.
• Oversee the functionality, utilization, and continuous improvement of warehousing and distribution equipment, while supporting Agile and LEAN‑based logistics models.
• Lead and develop the logistics team by providing resources, training, and equipment, and support ZFTG goals through planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities.

Your Profile as Supply Chain Manager- Inbound Logistics:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Strong computer skills are required: Microsoft Office, Outlook, Project, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
• SAP knowledge and expert-level knowledge of supply chain principles and best practices in industry.
• Minimum five (5) years supervisory/managerial experience.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in Supply Chain/Logistics or related field.
• Extensive experience with contracts, sourcing, and in-depth knowledge of specialized methods and techniques.
• Experience with plant operational interfaces and in-depth understanding of plant supply chain processes and procedures.

What we offer at ZF Gray Court:

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Time
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities