Supply Chain Manager
We are seeking a
Supply Chain Manager Manages local Supply Chain Process Improvement Projects for assigned Americas sites. Ensures process compliance to achieve operational excellence. Oversees day-to-day planning team activities and supports local sourcing initiatives.
To succeed in this role, you will be highly driven to:
- Manages the execution of daily supply chain processes aligned with company objectives.
- Leads localized improvement projects within specific warehouse, planning, and logistics areas.
- Serves as project manager for local special projects to ensure time and budget adherence.
- Consolidates and analyzes regional Key Performance Indicators (Service Level, Backlog, MCV, SDoH, Customer Complaints) for monthly management reviews.
- Supports senior leadership by executing initial root-cause analysis on process escalations and customer complaints.
- Delivers established training programs and ensures local personnel are fully trained on supply chain processes.
- Conducts routine internal process audits to identify risks and implement corrective actions.
- Reviews and approves standard, daily inventory adjustments for assigned plants.
- Coordinates local data and workflows to support customer and external process audits.
- Maintains operational communication with counterparts in global affiliates and regional headquarters.
- Places critical purchase orders and leads standard negotiations with local suppliers.
- Oversees day-to-day tactical activities across warehouse, planning, logistics, and sourcing functions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills and experience to thrive in this role:
- Bachelor's degree from a college or university.
- 6-8 years of related experience in Supply Chain roles.
- 5 years of experience supervising or leading professional supply chain teams.
- Hands-on SAP system experience is required.
- Experience in automotive, electrical, or assembly environments is preferred.
- Excellent proficiency in English, both verbal and written.
- Note: Extensive relevant experience and demonstrated expertise may substitute for the required degree
HARTING Americas is a subsidiary of HARTING Technology Group, a German-based global leader in industrial connectivity solutions. We develop, manufacture, and sell the world's most durable and reliable products and solutions for use in Machinery & Robotics, Automation Devices, Rail & Transportation, Intralogistics & Conveyor Systems, Energy, and Datacenter market segments.
As a third generation, family-owned company, with over 75 years of history, we continue to create value and shape the future with technologies for people. You will discover that we work hard - to fulfill our personal, company, and customer goals, and in our commitment to our community with our holiday drives and our paid VTO (Voluntary Time Off). You will also discover that we like to have fun - like when we celebrate the holidays, host theme days and sweater parties, prost to Oktoberfest, and much more!
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HARTING USA offers an attractive total compensation package and employee benefits, including:
Compensation:
- HARTING's Total Compensation Structure includes a Base Salary and Bonus Percentage.
- Competitive salary: $100,000 - $120,000 dlls per hour(commensurate with experience)
- This role is eligible for a 5% discretionary annual bonus.
Benefits:
- 21 days PTO (Paid Time Off) to start - quickly earn more PTO as you stick with us (36 days max).
- Medical, dental, and vision Insurance - several Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options to choose from.
- Company-sponsored life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability - at no cost to employee.
- Paid parental leave, tuition and fitness reimbursement.
- 401(k) with a 4% dollar-for-dollar match - fully vested upon eligibility!
Good reasons to get started at HARTING
Be a key player
Play an important role within a growing, global, family-owned technology manufacturing company.
Competitive compensation
Salary and/or variable compensation plans with a 4% employer 401(k) match.
Continuing Education Tuition Reimbursement
We understand how important continuing education and professional development is to our employees, and we want to ensure we are supporting you in these endeavors!
Give back
Cultivate a healthy community with paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) and partnerships with local organizations.
Have fun
Celebrate and have fun at a number of company-wide parties and get togethers throughout the year.
Lead a Healthy Life
A variety of wellness and benefits options to meet your individual and family needs such as a monthly fitness reimbursement to be used toward any eligible wellness related activity!
Onsite Café
Enjoy a wide assortment of food options that provides breakfast and lunch, at a low cost to team members.
Take time off
Rest and relax with paid holidays and a very generous paid time-off program.
Location
Elgin, Illinois, United States
Working Location
Elgin, IL
Position Area
Logistics / SCM
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