Manager, Supply Chain II

At JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business. Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation.

You will be aligned to the Diversified Food and Health Division focused on Bevcorp product line located at the Eastlake, OH facility.

• The Supply Chain Manager is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing procurement and inventory management functions.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies for direct and indirect materials to optimize costs, quality, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate and establish strategic supplier agreements, focusing on metals, fabrications, and electromechanical products.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement supply chain and sourcing best practices.
• Oversee daily operations related to receiving, warehousing, inventory, and shipping.
• Implement and monitor inventory control procedures, including FIFO, cycle counts, and inventory reduction/addition controls.
• Maintain physical condition and organization of warehouses, ensuring safety and cleanliness.
• Coordinate efforts for outgoing shipments, both domestic and international.
• Schedule and prioritize shipments based on production needs and inventory levels.
• Resolve transportation‑related issues, such as delays, damages, or discrepancies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement and inventory management processes.
• Leverage data analytics to improve freight efficiency and performance.
• Analyze freight spending and identify areas for improvement.
• Recruit, train, and develop a high‑performance team, fostering a collaborative and results‑oriented work environment.
• Work closely with leadership to achieve financial objectives related to inventory levels and procurement costs.
• Travel up to 30% when needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or a related field; an advanced degree (MBA) is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven leadership experience in procurement, sourcing, and inventory management within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with ERP systems required, Epicor or JD Edwards preferred.
• High proficiency with inventory management, SIOP, lean manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement.
• Experience in coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring timely delivery and receipt of goods.
• Ability to lead and collaborate through change.
• Support team with development and growth.
• Must be able to work in the US now and in the future without company sponsorship.

• Medical, Dental, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, family leave, vision coverage.
• Matched 401(k) plan.

JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. A reasonable accommodation will be made for applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.