Supply Chain Manager

Location:

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States Job : R0137242 Date Posted:  Company Name: J.R. AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC Profession (Job Category):
Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule:

Full time Remote:
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JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to get stronger across North America, Europe, and Asia. Join us as a Supply Chain Manager in Auburn Hills, MI as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.

This is a full-time salary position based onsite in Auburn Hills, MI

• Competitive wages, medical benefits starting your first day, and paid parental leave
• Opportunity to work on customized, 1-of-1 automation projects
• A collaborative, engineering-driven environment
• Career growth and skill development opportunities
• A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter
• Work with cutting edge and innovative technologies

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading sourcing, procurement, inventory, and material planning activities to ensure products and components are delivered efficiently, cost-effectively, and on time. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, project management, finance, and suppliers to optimize supply chain performance, reduce costs, and support customer demand. The position oversees supplier relationships, purchasing strategies, inventory control, warehousing, and continuous improvement initiatives while driving operational excellence through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

In addition, the Supply Chain Manager develops and implements strategic supply chain solutions, monitors key performance metrics, and leads efforts to improve processes, increase efficiency, and support business growth in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with expertise in material management, strategic sourcing, global supply chain operations, and process improvement.

Ensuring the correct parts are delivered to the correct location at the right time for the best price at each Business Unit.

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Analyzes customer demand, sales forecast and historical material usage to develop and execute build to order demand.

Achieving financial objectives by working with management to prepare the materials budget, scheduled expenditures, analyze variances, and initiate corrective actions with suppliers.

Engaging quoting, engineering, manufacturing, and project management to achieve cost reduction targets.

Leading the procurement group at the business unit level by assisting the project, buyer/planner with purchasing major components.

Monitor and communicate supplier performance for suppliers at the business unit.

Coordinate with cross‐functional business teams to develop the best economic strategy for production planning to support customer demand.

Establish and implement methods and best practices related to the systems and process that support purchasing and material control.

Participate as a member of the operations team in making cross‐functional operational decisions.

Diagram supply chain models to help facilitate discussions with customers.

Develop material cost forecasts or standard cost lists.

Appraise vendor manufacturing ability through on‑site visits and measurements.

Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers.

Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain activities.

Analyze information about supplier performance or procurement program success.

Improve physical supply chain processes, such as workflows, cycle times, position responsibilities, or system flows.

Design or implement plant warehousing strategies for production materials or finished products.

Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost or quality.

Analyze inventories to…