Supply Chain Manager

Detailed Description

• Lead procurement, planning, inventory management, logistics, and supplier management activities supporting manufacturing operations and customer demand.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that improve supply continuity, reduce total landed cost, and mitigate supply chain risk.
• Establish department goals, key performance indicators (KPIs), and reporting to measure supply chain performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Finance to align material availability with production schedules and customer requirements.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels through demand planning, inventory analysis, and replenishment strategies while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness, and capacity while developing strategic supplier relationships.
• Lead supplier negotiations including pricing, commercial agreements, lead times, and long‑term supply commitments.
• Identify, qualify, and develop new suppliers in partnership with Engineering and Quality to strengthen supply chain flexibility and business continuity.
• Analyze commodity markets, supplier trends, and cost drivers to identify opportunities for cost reduction and long‑term sourcing strategies.
• Develop and implement supply chain policies, procedures, and best practices that improve operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, and material flow.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable ISO, API, import/export, and regulatory requirements.
• Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), forecasting, budgeting, and capacity planning activities.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics to improve planning accuracy, inventory visibility, and operational decision‑making.
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives focused on productivity improvements, working capital reduction, and supply chain optimization.
• Develop contingency plans to minimize operational disruption caused by supplier, transportation, geopolitical, or market risks.
• Hire, coach, mentor, and develop supply chain personnel while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee staffing, performance management, succession planning, and employee development within the Supply Chain organization.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing supply chain principles, planning, procurement, and inventory management.
• Demonstrated ability to develop sourcing strategies and negotiate supplier agreements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Financial acumen with the ability to evaluate inventory investment, supplier costs, and operational performance.
• Proven leadership experience developing and managing high‑performing teams.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple departments and organizational levels.
• Strong project management and continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems to support supply chain operations.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Power BI experience preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing supply chain or operations teams.
• Experience in procurement, production planning, inventory management, supplier development, logistics, and manufacturing support.
• Experience working within ERP/MRP systems.

• Experience with SAP S/4
  
  HANA ERP system.
• Experience supporting ISO and API quality management systems.
• International sourcing and import/export experience.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
• Lean Manufacturing certification.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.

This position is based in Fort Worth, Texas, and works closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Sales,…