Data Center Supply Chain Manager

Position Summary

Our Quick Coupling Division is looking for a Supply Chain Manager to support our growing data center product lines. This position develops and manages the direction and daily activities of the Division's materials and services with the focus on people, organization, process and information technology. This includes customer strategic forecasting/order entry, complete follow through the manufacturing / processing cycle, and ensuring timely logistical processing of product.

Responsible for embracing and driving lean enterprise systems throughout the division supply chain. This position will directly report to the General Manager with additional accountability to the Division Supply Chain Manager and Group Supply Chain Management. This position will manage the complete material control process including procurement, production/inventory control, and transportation logistics. Will interact with all levels of Division management;

including operational, engineering, quality control, marketing and finance. Will coordinate best practices with other Division Supply Chain Managers and the General Manager, Group Supply Chain Management. Key supplier and key customer contact essential.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems with $19.9B in revenue in 2025. Parker’s Quick Coupling Division is the largest manufacturer of quick couplings in the world. A quick coupling is used to provide a fast, make-or-break connection of fluid or gas transfer lines. Our plants provide critical equipment for many different industries including Agriculture, Construction, and Data Processing.

• Accountable for managing the materials function within the division considering manufacturing capacity, scheduling workloads, recommending in house manufacturing vs. outsourcing, quality control and workforce balance.
• Lead all Supply Chain Management activities within the Division. This will include establishing preferred supplier selection criteria based on supplier evaluations of price, quality, delivery, certifications, compliance with governmental procurement regulations and Group programs. Will establish and implement standard/automated re-order procedures. Will develop crisis management and supplier backup contingency programs. Negotiates long term contracts in coordination with Group staff and policies.
• Responsible for managing the Division operational inventory to ensure adequate stocking levels for immediate production items and forecasting for future requirements. Will establish and implement standard/automated delivery procedures for just in time supplier stocking items.
• Accountable for managing the Division's overall strategic production planning practices taking into consideration short term/long term production requirements and integrating materials availability. Will establish and implement procedures for special order request, engineering changes and part substitutions, and sales market demand for products.
• Responsible for integrating the Division with electronic interfacing throughout the supply chain.
• Will manage the Divisions transportation logistics to ensure distribution of products direct to customers, or through distribution centers / warehouses are completed with optimum service at the most efficient cost.

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

• 5-7 years managerial experience in supply chain management.
• 4-year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management required with certification in supply chain management preferred.
• Possesses analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.
• Must have advanced…