Supply Chain Manager

Alpla

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or operations required.
  • Strong proficiency in Excel, Power BI, MRP/MPS systems, and basic programming.
  • Strong communication, analytical, and project management skills.
  • Familiarity with automation systems and IIoT technologies is a plus.
  • APICS/CSCP or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead S&OP processes to align supply with demand and manage inventory performance.
  • Develop planning strategies considering machine capacity, changeovers, and storage.
  • Monitor KPIs such as forecast accuracy and Days in Inventory (DII).
  • Identify supply risks and improvement opportunities.
  • Optimize material flow and warehouse layout design using lean principles.
  • Evaluate, implement, and maintain automation systems (e.g., AGVs, AMRs, shuttles, conveyors).
  • Train planners and logistics managers.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training for ERP systems and logistics management.
  • Opportunities for cross-functional collaboration across departments.
  • Focus on sustainability and efficiency in packaging and logistics operations.
Full Job Description
What Will You Enjoy Doing

Strategic Planning & Inventory Control
  • Lead S&OP processes to align supply with demand and manage inventory performance.
  • Develop planning strategies considering machine capacity, changeovers, and storage.
  • Monitor KPIs such as forecast accuracy and Days in Inventory (DII).
  • Identify supply risks and improvement opportunities.

Capacity & Data Analysis
  • Evaluate production, warehousing, and transportation capacity.
  • Support new business initiatives with feasibility assessments.
  • Integrate real-time IIoT and ERP data to inform operational decisions.

Warehouse Operations & Automation
  • Optimize material flow and warehouse layout design using lean principles.
  • Evaluate, implement, and maintain automation systems (e.g., AGVs, AMRs, shuttles, conveyors).
  • Ensure systematic solutions and standardized procedures across locations.
  • Manage procurement and deployment of logistics equipment.

Packaging & Logistics
  • Standardize and optimize secondary packaging for efficiency and sustainability.
  • Coordinate reverse logistics for returnable packaging.
  • Ensure proper handling, storage, and packaging integration across the supply chain.

ERP (AlplaProd) & IT Integration
  • Act as master user and trainer for ERP system (AlplaProd).
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues, coordinate updates and new module deployment.
  • Ensure proper workflow and system integration across logistics and planning.

Training, Communication & Collaboration
  • Train planners and logistics managers.
  • Collaborate with procurement, production, sales, IT, and quality teams.
  • Maintain strong communication channels and drive cross-functional improvements.
  • SLEA implementation.

What Makes You Great

Education:
  • Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred

Experience:
  • 3+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or operations required

Skills:
  • Strong proficiency in Excel, Power BI, MRP/MPS systems, and basic programming
  • Strong communication, analytical, and project management skills
  • Familiarity with automation systems and IIoT technologies a plus

Certifications/Licenses:
  • APICS/CSCP or similar certification preferred

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job:
  • Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear
  • Occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually low

It is required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA). #salaried #MCD

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