Supply Chain Manager

Cincinnati, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Supply Chain Manager

PURPOSE: The Supply Chain Manager ensures that the company consistently delivers quality products on time by coordinating organizing and planning all resources needed to support production. This role not only manages the flow of raw materials consumables and production goods but also connects directly with supporting functionsincluding facilities engineering quality and maintenanceto remove barriers and keep operations running smoothly.

The Supply Chain Manager oversees activities involved in the identification acquisition scheduling and replenishment of all materials and services required by the business. This includes both tactical actions such as day-to-day purchasing and scheduling and strategic responsibilities such as building supplier relationships controlling costs and aligning capacity with customer demand.

By integrating production needs with indirect support functions the Supply Chain Manager plays a central role in maintaining efficiency maximizing service levels to customers and driving long-term operational excellence while controlling cost and safeguarding quality.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Production Support

Lead all supply chain activities to reduce cost improve efficiency and ensure uninterrupted support to production and supporting functions.
Secure raw materials consumables equipment supplies and services required to meet or exceed production and service-level commitments.
Collaborate with program teamsincluding engineering quality and operationson engineering changes product line extensions and new product launches to ensure seamless material flow and production readiness.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers by prioritizing their needs and ensuring quality on-time delivery of products.

2. Supplier & Cost Management

Identify qualify and manage alternate suppliers to mitigate risk minimize cost and strengthen business continuity.
Negotiate effectively with suppliers to achieve favorable pricing lead times and quality outcomes that align with company and customer expectations.
Deliver on annual cost management objectives including direct savings indirect reductions and cost avoidance initiatives.

3. Continuous Improvement & Process Leadership

Develop monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) that measure service levels cost quality and continuous improvement across the supply chain.
Assess current processes across production and support functions recommend improvements and champion Lean initiatives that enhance efficiency and eliminate waste.

4. Compliance & Governance

Maintain compliance with company spend authority guidelines and exercise sound judgment in procurement decisions.
Ensure all activities and documentation comply with ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 standards as well as internal company procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:

Experience & Technical Knowledge

Minimum 10 years of experience in supply chain within a manufacturing environment; machining fabrication and/or assembly experience strongly preferred. Undergraduate degree preferred
APICS CPIM CSCP or ISM CPSM certification preferred
Solid working knowledge of manufacturing and machining processes to align material tooling and consumable flow with production requirements.
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems for material planning scheduling and inventory control (experience with JobBOSS/JobBOSS2 preferred).
Strong skills in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables formulas data analysis) and working knowledge of the broader Microsoft Office Suite for reporting and communication.
Hands-on experience with purchasing practices including order placement expediting supplier follow-up and resolution of shortages.
Familiarity with inventory management techniques (cycle counts safety stock reorder points and min/max systems).
Understanding of generally accepted procurement laws regulations and ethical practices.

Tactical & Operational Abilities

Demonstrated ability to manage daily material flowmonitoring shortages expediting shipments resolving supplier delays and working closely with production to prevent downtime.
Skilled at preparing and reviewing purchase orders RFQs and contracts ensuring accuracy completeness and timely execution.
Ability to analyze supply/demand imbalances quickly and implement corrective actions.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced shop floor environment with frequent interaction across production quality engineering maintenance and facilities.
Proven ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Strategic & Leadership Competencies

Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations cost savings and long-term supplier development.
Ability to apply Lean and continuous improvement principles to purchasing and supply chain processes.
Experience with developing alternate sources and mitigating supply risk to protect production schedules.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) to influence report and collaborate with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
Commitment to integrity accountability and ethical conduct in all supply chain activities.
Leadership presence with the ability to mentor and guide junior staff while remaining directly involved in day-to-day execution.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position also has a role in a professional office environment which routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud when on the shop floor. While performing the duties of this job the employee may frequently be exposed to fumes or airborne particles moving mechanical parts and vibration.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing walking bending kneeling stooping crouching crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust in the office environment the employee is in a sedentary role however some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.
Follow Company safety rules.
Report the absence of or defect in any protective equipment or clothing to the Supervisor or Manager immediately.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.

PERSONAL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS:

Use or wear the equipment protective devices or clothing that is required to be used or worn

(When applicable to work environment):

Safety shoes
Safety glasses
Hearing protection
Other types of PPE as needed

Required Experience:

Manager

Supply Chain ManagerPURPOSE: The Supply Chain Manager ensures that the company consistently delivers quality products on time by coordinating organizing and planning all resources needed to support production. This role not only manages the flow of raw materials consumables and production goods but ...