Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business, Logistics, or related field
MBA preferred
15+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
7+ years of leadership experience managing managers and cross-functional teams
Automotive or Tier-1 manufacturing experience preferred
Experience with ERP implementations, supply chain transformation, and global sourcing
APICS/ASCM certification preferred
Responsibilities
Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with company objectives
Lead the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP/S&OP) process
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and continuous improvement initiatives
Drive ERP optimization and digital transformation efforts
Direct planning, scheduling, purchasing, and logistics activities to ensure on-time delivery
Lead sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and cost reduction initiatives
Ensure compliance with trade regulations and lead business continuity planning
Benefits
Opportunity to lead a high-performing supply chain organization
Exposure to strategic initiatives and executive-level reporting
Involvement in new product launches and customer growth opportunities
Participation in continuous improvement initiatives like Lean and Six Sigma
Dynamic work environment with multiple high-priority projects
Full Job Description
The General Manager of Supply Chain Management is responsible for leading all Supply Chain functions including Purchasing, Production Control, Materials Planning, Inventory Control, Warehousing, Logistics, Customer Service, Supplier Development, and Global Trade Compliance. This position ensures achievement of company objectives related to customer satisfaction, operational excellence, cost reduction, inventory optimization, working capital improvement, and business continuity. Principle Duties/Essential Functions:
Requirements
Strategic Leadership
Develop and execute short- and long-term supply chain strategies aligned with company objectives and growth initiatives.
Lead the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP/S&OP) process to balance customer demand, production capacity, inventory levels, and financial objectives.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), budgets, forecasts, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Drive ERP optimization, business process standardization, automation, and digital transformation efforts.
Support new product launches, acquisitions, capacity expansion projects, and customer growth opportunities.
Supply Chain Operations
Direct all planning, scheduling, purchasing, inventory control, warehousing, and logistics activities to ensure uninterrupted material flow and on-time customer delivery.
Lead sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, contract management, supplier development, and cost reduction initiatives.
Optimize inventory levels, improve inventory turns, reduce obsolete inventory, and manage working capital performance.
Oversee domestic and international transportation, freight management, customs compliance, and third-party logistics providers.
Partner with Sales, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to support business objectives and customer requirements.
