Supply Chain Manager

Management Recruiters Of Tallahassee

Job Location:

North Little Rock, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary:

The Supply Chain Manager will oversee end-to-end supply chain operations within an automotive manufacturing environment including procurement production planning inventory management logistics and supplier performance. This role is responsible for ensuring material availability controlling costs improving delivery performance and mitigating supply chain risk while supporting customer requirements and production schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and optimize the full supply chain process from supplier sourcing through finished goods delivery
Lead production planning demand forecasting and S&OP activities to align customer demand with manufacturing capacity
Oversee purchasing and supplier management including supplier selection contract negotiation and performance metrics
Ensure material availability to support JIT/JIS manufacturing and customer delivery requirements
Drive inventory optimization initiatives to reduce excess and obsolete inventory while maintaining service levels
Manage inbound and outbound logistics freight and warehousing activities
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including supplier disruptions capacity constraints and transportation issues
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction lead time reduction and process efficiency
Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing Quality Engineering Sales and Finance teams
Monitor and report key supply chain KPIs (OTD inventory turns PPV lead time supplier performance)
Ensure compliance with automotive quality standards and customer-specific requirements (IATF 16949 APQP PPAP as applicable)

Qualifications:

5 years of supply chain experience in an automotive manufacturing or automotive supplier environment
Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and production planning methodologies
Experience supporting OEMs and/or Tier 1 automotive customers
Solid understanding of JIT manufacturing lean principles and inventory control
Proven ability to manage suppliers and negotiate commercial terms
Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and leadership abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

APICS / CPIM / CSCP certification
Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP Oracle Plex or QAD
Background in metals plastics electronics or powertrain/chassis components
Experience leading or mentoring supply chain teams

Required Experience:

Manager

Position Summary:The Supply Chain Manager will oversee end-to-end supply chain operations within an automotive manufacturing environment including procurement production planning inventory management logistics and supplier performance. This role is responsible for ensuring material availability cont...

Position Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and optimize the full supply chain process from supplier sourcing through finished goods delivery
Lead production planning demand forecasting and S&OP activities to align customer demand with manufacturing capacity
Oversee purchasing and supplier management including supplier selection contract negotiation and performance metrics
Ensure material availability to support JIT/JIS manufacturing and customer delivery requirements
Drive inventory optimization initiatives to reduce excess and obsolete inventory while maintaining service levels
Manage inbound and outbound logistics freight and warehousing activities
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including supplier disruptions capacity constraints and transportation issues
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction lead time reduction and process efficiency
Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing Quality Engineering Sales and Finance teams
Monitor and report key supply chain KPIs (OTD inventory turns PPV lead time supplier performance)
Ensure compliance with automotive quality standards and customer-specific requirements (IATF 16949 APQP PPAP as applicable)

Qualifications:

5 years of supply chain experience in an automotive manufacturing or automotive supplier environment
Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and production planning methodologies
Experience supporting OEMs and/or Tier 1 automotive customers
Solid understanding of JIT manufacturing lean principles and inventory control
Proven ability to manage suppliers and negotiate commercial terms
Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and leadership abilities

Preferred Qualifications: