Supply Chain Manager

The position will provide leadership, and guidance to the Purchasing group team at Power Systems. Responsible for forecasting, procurement requirements, service levels, and inventory management. This role will focus on driving functional metrics, creating and documenting functional processes and procedures that impacts supply chain and sales effectiveness, financial performance of the business, and customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business goals, forecasting demand, and optimizing resource allocation.
• Advance purchasing practices to optimize economic order quantity, quality, and delivery timelines while aligning with organizational goals.
• Support buyers in creating and maintaining purchasing documents, including interchange records, and vendor pricing updates.
• Prepare and analyze reports and determine requirements for continuous improvement of inventory turnover and customer service levels.
• Oversee inventory cycle count process to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies and ethical standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in data processes to enhance consistency, customer service, and operational efficiency.
• Assess and mitigate risks related to supply chain disruptions, supplier reliability, or market volatility.

Perform additional duties assigned to support the organization's evolving needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred;
  High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 2+ years of demonstrated ERP working experience in a purchasing function
• Proven leadership and organization ability
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Solid problem solving approach
• Good process orientation and detail focus
• Results oriented

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.