Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager Walter Tools — Greer, South Carolina Drills Manufacturing & Reconditioning About Walter Tools Founded in 1919 and headquartered in Tübingen, Germany, Walter has over 100 years of expertise in precision cutting tools for milling, turning, grooving, drilling, and threading. With 3,800 employees and customers in more than 80 countries, Walter combines global reach with deep Engineering Kompetenz.

Our Greer, SC production unit manufactures Walter Titex drills and operates a key reconditioning center for drills and endmills across North America. We are now looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join us.

Your Scope Close operational partner to site leadership — highly system-driven, setting high standards in supply chain execution across drill manufacturing and reconditioning operations to deliver best-in-class service to global and domestic customers.

Lead a team for new solid carbide drills and reconditioning of solid carbide drills and endmills

Lead and manage projects for the site, including improvement projects, production transfers between Walter sites and new products

Responsible for end-to-end production planning for new drill manufacturing and reconditioning services for drills and endmills

Manage distinct planning logic for each stream: make-to-stock and make-to-order for new drills; service order management for reconditioned tools

Weekly OTD (On-Time Delivery) tracking — plan vs. actual — across manufacturing and reconditioning workflows with structured reporting to site leadership

Prepare weekly and monthly production plans aligned with capacity, incoming reconditioned tool volume, and raw material availability

Hands-on management of SAP planning module to drive scheduling, procurement, and inventory decisions across both business streams

Ensure availability of all required raw materials and consumables (carbide blanks, regrind stock, coatings, packaging) per plan Manage inbound logistics for used tools received for reconditioning, including tracking, intake coordination, and turnaround time commitments

Ensure timely communication to internal and external customers on planned volumes, reconditioning lead times, and delivery commitments

Monitor and report key supply chain KPIs including stock availability, delivery precision, lead times, and delivery accuracy; drive corrective actions when targets are not met Manage quarterly volume and inventory forecasts; track reconditioning service volume trends and adjust capacity planning accordingly

Responsible for vendor scheduling per production plan and priorities, including semi-finished blank and consumable suppliers

Lead implementation of LEAN concepts

Your Profile Engineering or Business degree; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years of direct experience in logistics or supply chain in a manufacturing environment will be equally considered

Direct experience in production planning, inventory management, and supply chain execution in a precision manufacturing or machining environment preferred

Experience managing supply chain for both make-to-stock manufacturing and service/repair operations is a strong advantage

In-depth knowledge of forecasting, inventory management, and supply chain management concepts

Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel Strong written and oral communication skills in English Required Competencies Ability to manage multiple planning streams with different demand patterns and lead time structures

Strong team leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills

Excellent communication and negotiation skills with internal teams, external suppliers, and customers

Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions across complex operations

Comfortable working with all levels of management, from shop floor to global directors and vice presidents

Strong continuous improvement and business systems development mindset

Benefits We Offer Excellent 401(k) plan: company match of ½ up to 3% PLUS 5% company contribution every paycheck

Company-paid life insurance at 2x annual salary and company-paid Short-Term Disability Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plus many elective benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Program Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), paid parental leave, and 11 paid holidays

Our Culture At Walter, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective, and background leads to a better environment for our employees, our business, and our customers. We are equally proud of our precision manufacturing roots and our future vision to set the industry standard in cutting tool production and reconditioning services. We look forward to meeting you!
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