Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Alamo Group offers competitive pay and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a Company Match
• Profit-Sharing
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Training and Development Programs
• And much more!

Are you an experienced Supply Chain Leader who thrives on optimizing operations, building strong supplier partnerships, and delivering results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?

We are seeking a Supply Chain Manager responsible for overseeing and coordinating all supply chain activities for the Airport Products Division in Fond du Lac, including production planning, purchasing and procurement, inventory management, shipping, receiving, and material handling operations. This role serves as the primary supply chain leader within the facility, ensuring materials, components, and services are available to support production requirements, new product introductions, and business growth objectives.

The Supply Chain Manager develops and executes strategies that improve supplier performance, inventory management, material flow, and logistics efficiency while supporting operational excellence and customer satisfaction. The position directly supervises a team consisting of Purchasing and Logistics personnel and works closely with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Finance, and Corporate Supply Chain teams.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Lead and coordinate all supply chain activities within the facility, including planning, procurement, inventory control, logistics, shipping, receiving, and material handling.
• Provide leadership, coaching, direction, and performance management for direct reports.
• Establish departmental priorities, objectives, and performance metrics aligned with business goals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, teamwork, and customer focus.
• Support the facility's growth initiatives and new product introduction programs.

• Coordinate production planning activities to ensure material availability and alignment with manufacturing schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels and develop replenishment strategies that support production requirements while minimizing working capital.
• Analyze demand trends, forecasts, and production requirements to optimize inventory investment.
• Partner with Operations and Finance to improve inventory accuracy and inventory turns.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance planning effectiveness and material availability.

• Lead all purchasing and procurement activities for direct and indirect materials.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost competitiveness, delivery performance, and service levels.
• Support supplier selection, qualification, performance reviews, and development initiatives.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, commercial terms, and supply agreements as required.
• Drive cost reduction and supplier performance improvement initiatives.
• Manage supplier risk and develop mitigation plans to minimize supply disruptions.
• Support sourcing activities associated with new product launches and engineering changes.

• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics operations to ensure timely and cost-effective movement of materials and finished goods.
• Ensure efficient receiving, storage, material movement, inventory transactions, and shipping processes.
• Improve warehouse organization, material flow, and inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate freight activities and transportation providers to support customer delivery requirements.
• Develop and implement best practices for warehouse and material handling operations.

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve supply chain performance, inventory management, supplier performance, logistics efficiency, and overall operational effectiveness.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives throughout the facility.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) including:
• Supplier On-Time Delivery
• Inventory Accuracy
• Inventory Turns
• Material Availability
• Freight Cost
• Supplier Quality
• On-Time Shipment Performance

• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Production, Customer Service, Finance, and Corporate Supply Chain teams to ensure alignment of priorities and objectives.
• Support new product launches through supplier readiness, material planning, and inventory strategies.
• Participate in strategic planning activities related to capacity, sourcing, inventory, and operational growth.
• Support corporate supply chain initiatives and standardization efforts.
• Additional Responsibilities
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate supply…