POSITION SUMMARYThe Manager, Supply Chain and Logistics leads the end-to-end flow of raw materials, resources, and finished goods to ensure operational excellence, on-time delivery, and optimized working capital. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role oversees strategic raw material purchasing, supplier relationship management, production scheduling, inventory control, warehousing, and logistics.
Success is measured by:
- Zero recordable safety incidents
- Inventory variance
- Inventory turns 6gt;10
- Ship-to-Promise >98%
- Professional growth of the supply chain team through promotions/skill development
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES- Establish annual department objectives aligned with company growth goals; develop team capabilities through visual management, standard work, and structured performance reviews.
- Quarterly performance/progress reviews with each direct report.
- Holds huddles with direct reports to prioritize activities for the week.
- Optimize and maintain MRP/ERP planning parameters (Sage 100 / Scanco) to ensure material availability, balance inventory levels, and eliminate scheduling bottlenecks.
- Lead projects as needed.
- Cycle counting process adherence meeting or exceeding corporate goals.
- Direct production scheduling and capacity planning to achieve >98% Ship-to-Promise, partnering with Production and Sales to support the maturing S6amp;OP process
- Direct warehouse, shipping, and receiving operations to ensure flawless material handling, FIFO compliance, inventory accuracy, and dock-to-stock velocity.
- Lead strategic raw material procurement and vendor negotiations, establishing favorable commercial terms, service level agreements, and reliable multi-source supply chains.
- Direct Raw Material Sourcing: Oversee the procurement lifecycle for all silicone gums, polymers, additives, packaging, and operating supplies, ensuring uninterrupted supply for production while minimizing carrying costs.
- Supplier Performance & Risk Management: Establish formal vendor scorecards evaluating supplier quality, on-time delivery (OTD), and lead times; implement risk mitigation strategies (dual-sourcing, safety stock models) for critical raw materials.
- Sales & Operations Planning (S6amp;OP) Integration: Serve as a key operational partner in balancing demand forecasts with raw material lead times and manufacturing capacity.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION- Understanding of procedural best practices in supply chain management.
- Section Current Recommended Improvement.
- 5+ years of progressive supply chain leadership in a manufacturing environment, with proven experience in raw material procurement and logistics management.
- Demonstrated proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (Sage 100 preferred) and automated inventory barcode scanning (e.g., Scanco).
- Demonstrated track record of negotiating supplier agreements and managing raw material contract lifecycles.
- Bachelor's degree (supply chain preferred)
- Six Sigma greenbelt and/or Lean training preferred.
- Supply chain certification CSCP, CPIM preferred.
- Ability to push, pull, bend, and squat
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
