Supply Chain Manager

About the company

Heraeus Covantics is a leading materials specialist in the production and processing of high‑purity quartz glass and other high‑quality materials such as ceramics and innovative composites. With a global team of over 2,000 employees and locations in Europe, the USA, and Asia, we specialize in manufacturing semi‑finished products, complex system components, and customized solutions for the information and telecommunications industry, specialty fiber production, semiconductor manufacturing, and optics.

This permanent full‑time position is based at our manufacturing facility in Buford, Georgia. The Supply Chain Manager operates in a matrix reporting structure, reporting both to the Plant Manager and to the Global Supply Chain Manager (Europe). You will be a key member of the local plant leadership team while also serving as the link between the factory and global Supply Chain governance, standards, and best practices.

• Leading production planning activities, including decisions on what to build, production timing, and release of orders to the shop floor
• Developing and maintaining feasible production schedules, including capacity planning across the plant
• Establishing inventory targets and actively managing inventory to meet service, cost, and working capital goals
• Leading and continuously improving warehouse operations and material handling systems
• Managing the site’s internal S&OP process with support from the Global S&OP planner, aligning demand, supply, and capacity
• Owning all logistics activities, including imports, freight forwarder coordination, and shipping cost optimization
• Monitoring production order cycle times to meet turnover and performance targets
• Ensuring SAP master data integrity (Material Master, BOMs, routings, work centers, MRP, purchasing data)
• Acting as the primary interface between the plant and global Supply Chain stakeholders

• Hire, develop, coach, and lead the Supply Chain team
• Set clear goals and expectations aligned with both plant and global objectives
• Conduct performance reviews and address performance and conduct issues
• Build a culture of accountability, structure, engagement, and continuous improvement

You Will

• Lead, develop, coach, and lead the Supply Chain team

You Bring

• Experience leading S&OP processes
• Strong operational understanding of end‑to‑end material flow
• Strong emotional intelligence and well developed leadership skills
• A data‑driven and analytical approach with strong business acumen
• Clear and frequent communication, especially during challenging situations
• A strong commitment to Safety, People First, Quality, Continuous Improvement, and DEI

• Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Minimum 3 years of management experience in a production environment
• Strong SAP experience preferred, particularly with Master Data
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
• Experience working with international teams and global functions is a plus
• Ability to work extended hours when required
• Up to 10% travel

• Heraeus Code of Conduct guidelines
• OSHA, EHS, and environmental regulations
• Company safety, security, and environmental standards

• A leadership role with real influence on plant performance
• Direct exposure to both local plant leadership and global Supply Chain leadership
• Opportunity to shape Supply Chain structure, systems, and people
• Strong safety culture and people first values
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Stability of a global organization with the impact of a local site

Heraeus is proud to be an employer that provides equal access to opportunities for all employees. We provide fair and equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. A diverse and inclusive culture is at the heart of our Vision, Mission, and Values.

We are dedicated to cultivating a workforce that reflects a broad spectrum of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.

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