Associate's degree in Manufacturing, Business Administration, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; Bachelor's degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, purchasing, or inventory control.
Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
Equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience may be considered.
Familiarity with automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments.
Responsibilities
Plan and manage purchasing, procurement, and inventory control activities.
Maintain optimal inventory levels to ensure material availability and minimize excess stock.
Oversee material handling processes from identification to storage.
Forecast future material requirements based on production needs.
Evaluate and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors.
Implement effective inventory control processes and systems.
Collaborate with Quality and Engineering departments on supplier evaluations and product changes.
Benefits
Full-time position with a stable schedule.
Opportunity for professional development and growth within the company.
Engagement in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.
Full Job Description
PURPOSE: The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all supply chain activities, including procurement, inventory management, material handling, and supplier relations. The role ensures optimal inventory levels, material availability, cost efficiency, and smooth coordination between purchasing, production, quality, and engineering.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plan, organize, and manage purchasing, procurement, and inventory control activities.
Maintain optimal inventory levels to ensure material availability while minimizing excess and obsolete stock.
Oversee material identification, purchasing, receiving, storage, and material handling processes.
Forecast future material and inventory requirements based on production needs.
Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors.
Establish, implement, and maintain effective inventory control processes and systems.
Ensure compliance with operational standards, procedures, and inventory management policies.
Collaborate with the Quality department on supplier qualification, performance evaluations, and audits.
Work closely with Engineering to assess the impact of product changes on purchasing requirements and inventory levels.
Coordinate with Production Control and other departments to manage physical inventory and material availability.
Analyze material usage reports and develop strategies for slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
Prepare and maintain reports to monitor departmental performance and operational efficiency.
Coordinate international procurement and overseas shipments to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
Supervise, support, and develop supply chain and material management personnel.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate's degree in Manufacturing, Business Administration, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain management, procurement, purchasing, or inventory control.
Equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience may be considered.
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
. REQUIRED SKILLS:
Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of ERP and MRP systems.
Experience with international purchasing, import processes, and overseas shipments.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience with supplier audits, qualification processes, and supplier performance management.
Knowledge of inventory optimization strategies and obsolete inventory reduction.
Experience with production planning and supply chain reporting.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Advanced SAP knowledge, particularly in purchasing, management administration, finance, and time administration modules.
Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and related administrative applications.
Experience with budget monitoring, forecasting, headcount administration, and organizational processes.
Intermediate German language skills.
Familiarity with Microsoft Access, Outtask, and other business applications.
Experience using office equipment, including printers, plotters, PCs, and video conferencing systems.
Experience maintaining departmental web pages and coordinating workshops or special projects.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices
FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:
Location: Kings Mountain, NC
Schedule: Full Time
AssignmentStart: ASAP
DISCLAIMER: This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.
