Supply Chain Manager

What you will do

Plans and controls the production, warehousing activities and the inventory investment of one of our distribution centers located in Florence, South Carolina. Provides analysis, counsel, advice and recommendations where appropriate to assist plant in achieving goals and objectives.

• Analyzes customer orders and sales forecasts to prepare plant production and inventory plans.
• Reviews actual plant performance against sales and production plans. Recommends corrective action(s) to bring results in line with plans or recommends change in production and inventory plans to recognize differences between actual and forecasts.
• Directs and monitors production control activities to assure that balanced inventories are maintained and that production and purchase releases are scheduled to meet production and inventory investment objectives.
• Plans and directs the activities for which responsible such as Shipping, Warehousing, Production Scheduling, and Inventory Control (raw materials and finished goods)
• May be responsible for directing purchasing activity for expense items. Maintains contact with all vendors of material and components to insure uninterrupted supply. Resolves discrepancies concerning items that fail to meet in-coming quality standards.
• CMS Principle Champion for Material Control
• Prepares capacity planning analyses. Recommends purchase of additional capacity where necessary.
• Assists in developing and maintaining the integrity of computerized production/inventory control systems. Supervises the operation of such systems. Insures data integrity by developing systematic cycle counting to maintain accuracy.
• Directs warehousing activities and insures adherence to governmental safety and health regulations and personnel policies and procedures.
• Performs special assignments and analyses as directed by Plant Manager or Division Manager, Production Control.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical or business field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience successfully supervising a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present clear and concise information to varied levels within the organization
• SAP experience desired; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; CPIM preferred, but not required
• Demonstrable knowledge with MRP master data set-up, production versions, routings, warehouse management, inventory management, production activities, and RF transactions

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2025's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

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