Supply Chain Program Manager
Job in
Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, 60122, USA
Listed on 2026-07-20
Listing for:
Jobtailor
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-20
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Logistics Coordination, Inventory Control & Analysis
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Lead training and problem-solving initiatives related to planning, scheduling, and purchasing across North American plants, with potential global scope.
- Drive consistent ERP utilization and adherence to standard processes across sites.
- Identify process gaps, inconsistent ERP use, and data misalignment; coordinate corrective actions.
- Develop standard work that will help to improve forecast-driven planning, production scheduling, inventory turns, and service levels.
- Partner with site teams to optimize inventory levels and safety stock strategies, minimum order quantities (MOQs), and material availability and production readiness.
- Monitor KPIs related to planning accuracy, inventory health, and on-time delivery.
- Drive discipline that supports improvements in supplier on-time delivery, lead time performance, and material availability.
- Collaborate with sourcing and purchasing teams to align ERP parameters with supplier agreements and operational realities.
- Ensure buyers and planners are effectively using ERP tools for purchasing execution and supplier communication.
- Travel to manufacturing plants to train, coach, and support schedulers and buyer/planners.
- Develop and deliver training materials, standard work, and best practices.
- Act as a change agent to reinforce disciplined planning and execution behaviors.
- Facilitate cross-functional problem-solving to resolve material, capacity, and service issues.
- Lead cross-functional projects with clear scope, timelines, and deliverables.
- Track progress, risks, and outcomes; provide executive-level reporting.
- Ensure initiatives deliver measurable improvements in performance and consistency.
- Other tasks as assigned.
- Bachelor’s Degree Required, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years in Supply Chain role with experience in ERP systems (planning, scheduling, purchasing) and manufacturing or supply chain environments.
- Strong background in production planning and scheduling, inventory management, and purchasing and supplier performance.
- Capable of working independently, managing multiple projects simultaneously, performing effectively under pressure and strict deadlines, and prioritizing tasks as required.
- Ability to support multifaceted business requirements established by each Segment.
- Comfortable working in a results-oriented environment with a broad base of business requirements.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
- ERP experience such as SAP, Oracle, or similar.
- Travel:
Approximately 30% travel, including U.S., Mexico, Canada, and occasional global travel.
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