Supply Chain Manager

MS Companies is partnering with an established manufacturing organization in Franklin, Indiana, to hire an experienced Supply Chain Manager for a direct-hire leadership opportunity.

This position will oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, supplier development, material planning, inventory control, and logistics. The Supply Chain Manager will lead a team of supply chain professionals while developing strategies to improve supplier performance, material availability, on‑time delivery, inventory accuracy, cost, and overall operational performance.

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of progressive supply chain experience
  , including ERP-based planning, purchasing/procurement, production control, and logistics.
• Demonstrated experience leading supply chain activities within a high-mix, low-volume and/or engineered-to-order manufacturing environment
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• Proven experience with supplier sourcing and development, RFQs, contract negotiations, commodity strategy, and supplier performance management
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• Strong background in inventory management, material planning, production support, and supply/demand planning with a focus on on‑time delivery and inventory optimization.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing employees, including buyers, planners, material handlers, or similar supply chain functions.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
  , with demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement.
• Strong critical-thinking, problem‑solving, communication, and change‑management skills with the ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Power BI, Word, and Power Point .

• Previous supply chain or operations experience within aerospace, defense, automotive, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment
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• Familiarity with regulated quality systems, product traceability requirements, and industry standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality‑management systems
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• Experience sourcing specialized components through established suppliers, distributors, brokers, or industry‑specific supply networks.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM certification or comparable supply chain credential.
• ISM C.P.M. or comparable purchasing/procurement certification.
• MBA, master’s degree, or other advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience with Quantum or a comparable ERP/MRP system
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• Lead end‑to‑end procurement, material planning, inventory, supplier management, and logistics activities to support customer and production requirements.
• Develop and execute supplier strategies, including sourcing, RFQs, negotiations, make/buy decisions, supplier development, and performance management.
• Oversee inventory control and material planning activities, including stock levels, cycle counts, allocation, shelf‑life management, and material availability.
• Manage supply and demand planning to support productive factory workflow, customer on‑time delivery, revenue requirements, and effective inventory utilization.
• Lead, coach, and develop supply chain personnel, including buyers, planners, and material‑handling functions, while establishing measurable performance objectives.
• Monitor and improve supplier and operational KPIs related to quality, delivery, cost, inventory, safety, and productivity
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• Partner cross‑functionally with operations, quality, sales, and other internal stakeholders to translate customer demand into actionable supply chain and production plans.
• Identify constraints, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous‑improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, inventory optimization, supplier performance, and…