Supply Chain Project Lead

## Supply Chain Project Lead Apply locations:
Memphis, TNtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
July 25, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
JR101874
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* Job Description:

** The Supply Chain Project Lead is responsible for ensuring all materials are available to support the production schedule and on-time customer delivery. This role focuses on ensuring purchase order execution, facilitating and/or leading issue resolution, driving cross functional engagement and serves as an escalation point- collaborating closely with Category Managers, Engineering, Warehousing, Operations and assigned Customer. The Lead must be agile, action oriented, highly organized, and capable of balancing priorities in a fast-paced environment, ensuring parts flow seamlessly through the supply chain to production.
** Essential Responsibilities/

Activities:

** Bill of Material Readiness
* Review and validate BOMs (
* Buyout list*) for accuracy and completeness before order placement.
* Identify missing part data and proactively resolve with Engineering/Design teams.
* Ensure buyout lists are issued in a timely manner to support on-time order placement in alignment with required schedules.

Supplier Delivery Readiness
* Ensure lead-times with suppliers meet production schedule requirements; highlight risks and escalate where needed.
* Validate purchase orders (POs) are placed in the required timeframe to support production requirements.
* Collaborate with Category Managers on supplier performance issues, escalating when corrective action is required.
* Ensures all Procurement activities are carried out with a high sense of urgency.

Cross-Functional Coordination
* Partner with Category Managers to ensure agreements and preferred supplier contracts are in place.
* Work with Warehousing teams to ensure parts are received, inspected, and staged/isolated for production readiness.
* Participate in internal and external (Customer led) project/program team meetings to provide supply chain updates, flag risks, and propose mitigation plans.

Mitigate Delivery Issues & Continuous Improvement
* Work with buyers to identify and resolve procurement or delivery delays, securing engagement from stakeholders across Engineering, Operations, and suppliers.
* Support root cause analysis and corrective actions related to material shortages or delivery risks.
* Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including standardizing expediting protocols and escalation pathways

Performance & Reporting
* Track and report material readiness status, highlighting risks to production schedules.
* Support tactical supply chain KPIs such as on-time delivery to production, supplier adherence to lead-times, PO cycle times, and expedite responsiveness.
* Provide clear and timely updates to project teams and leadership.

Education and Experience Requirements:

* Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or related field preferred (or equivalent work experience).
* 7+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or materials management within a manufacturing or project-based environment.
* Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
* Excellent communication skills, with ability to influence and secure engagement across suppliers and internal teams.
* ERP/MRP experience required; SAP strongly preferred.
* Intermediate to advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
** Essential Mental and Physical Functions:
*** Ability to sit for long periods of time.
* Visual, auditory, and computer usage skills.
* ** Agility**:
Adjusts quickly to shifting priorities and production demands.
* ** Accountability**:
Takes ownership for material readiness and delivering against commitments.
* ** Collaboration**:
Builds effective relationships across suppliers and internal stakeholders.
* ** High Performance**:
Operates effectively in high-pressure environments with a solutions mindset.
* ** Customer Focus**:
Always aligned with the goal of supporting on-time delivery to the end customer.
** Work Environment:
*** Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled office environment.
* Incumbent may visit manufacturing plants…