Supply Chain Supervisor

National Wire Group; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Wire Group in Conroe, Texas, is seeking a Supply Chain Supervisor to coordinate daily supply chain activities across production planning, inventory, and logistics. You will work closely with Production, Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving, and Sales to maintain visibility of priorities, material availability, and customer requirements.

This hands-on, execution-focused role requires strong organization, analytical skills, and proactive communication to prevent shortages and delays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or inventory management.
• Manufacturing experience preferred and ERP/MRP proficiency.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production planning, inventory, and logistics activities.
• Monitor material availability and inventory accuracy, including cycle counts.
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving, and Sales.
• Identify shortages, delays, and bottlenecks and drive resolution.
• Track KPIs on inventory, lead times, and order fulfillment.
• Support continuous improvement of material flow and freight efficiency.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Communicating effectively

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Job description

Job SummaryThe Supply Chain Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and monitoring daily supply chain activities across production planning, inventory, and logistics to ensure materials and finished goods move efficiently throughout the operation.This person works closely with Production, Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving, and Sales to maintain visibility of production priorities, material availability, inventory levels, and customer requirements. The Supply Chain Supervisor identifies potential shortages, delays, inventory discrepancies, or operational constraints and follows through with the appropriate teams until issues are resolved.This is a hands-on, execution-focused role. It requires someone who is highly organized, analytical, and proactive, someone who can keep multiple priorities moving, identify problems before they impact production or customer commitments, and communicate clearly across departments.Key ResponsibilitiesWork closely with the Production Planner to ensure material availability, inventory, and logistics are aligned with the production schedule.Monitor raw material requirements against the production plan and identify potential shortages or constraints before they impact production.Coordinate with Purchasing and Receiving to follow up on incoming materials required to support production.Monitor raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory levels and accuracy.Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliation, and investigation of discrepancies.Identify excess inventory, shortages, slow-moving materials, and other inventory risks.Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics to ensure the timely movement of raw materials and finished goods.Oversee transportation and freight coordination and address issues that could affect operational or customer requirements.Work closely with Shipping and Sales to maintain visibility of order status and customer delivery commitments.Coordinate across Production, Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving, Sales, and the Production Planner when supply chain issues require cross-functional resolution.Monitor and report KPIs related to inventory accuracy, material availability, logistics, fulfillment, and service levels.Analyze recurring shortages, delays, inventory discrepancies, and supply chain bottlenecks to identify opportunities for improvement.Ensure ERP transactions, inventory records, and supply chain information are accurate and updated in a timely manner.Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, material flow, lead times, freight efficiency, and order fulfillment.Provide day-to-day guidance and follow-up to supply chain personnel.Escalate critical or unresolved supply chain issues to management promptly.Follow open issues through resolution and ensure action items do not fall through the cracks.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.3+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, inventory management, or related operations.Manufacturing or industrial experience is strongly preferred.Experience with production planning, inventory management, inbound/outbound logistics, and material flow.Knowledge of KPI development and performance reporting.Experience using ERP/MRP systems.Strong Excel and data analysis skills.Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.Comfortable working both in an office environment and directly on the production floor.Key Attributes We're Looking ForDriven and accountable — takes ownership of supply chain execution and follows issues through to completion.Highly attentive to monitoring — identifies shortages, delays, inventory discrepancies, and other risks before they impact the operation.Proactive — anticipates what is needed to support the production plan rather than waiting for problems to occur.Persistent — keeps open issues moving and does not let follow-ups stall or fall through the cracks.Analytical — uses inventory, logistics, and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.Solution-oriented — works with the appropriate departments to resolve issues and keep operations moving.Comfortable escalating — raises critical shortages, delays, inventory discrepancies, or unresolved issues to management promptly and clearly.Collaborative — works effectively with the Production Planner, Production, Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving, and Sales while maintaining clear ownership of supply chain responsibilities.Cost-conscious — understands the operational and financial impact of excess inventory, shortages, freight issues, delays, and inefficient material flow.Work EnvironmentThis role is based on site at National Wire’s manufacturing facility in Conroe, Texas and requires regular interaction with Production, Shipping, Receiving, Purchasing, and other operational teams. The position involves time both in an office environment and on the production floor. Standard manufacturing facility conditions apply.