Supply Chain Manager

Position

Supply Chain Manager

Minneapolis, MN, US

$100,000 - $130,000 per year

Experience:

Manager

• Procurement:
  • Manages MRP
  • Ensures product configurations are up to date including minimum on hand quantities, lead times, vendor pricing, etc.
  • Oversees demand forecasting and production planning in coordination with sales, operations and finance.
  • Manages one or more buyers who execute MRP as directed.
  • Manages inventory levels to balance internal service levels with cash flow objectives.
• Supply Chain Management:
  • Ensures supplier-based aspects of the company’s quality system are executed.
  • Builds and maintains strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiates contracts and manages supplier performance.
  • Oversees supplier review and qualification.
  • Identifies sources for new products and services.
  • Works with lab to maintain regulatory compliance with regard to materials.
• Departmental Excellence:
  • Develops and monitors Key Performance Indicators and demonstrates improvement over time.
  • Leads and mentors other members of the supply chain team.
  • Partners closely with other departmental leaders on initiatives.
  • Drives continuous improvement.

• Will have some purchasing responsibility including serving as backup for buyers when necessary.
• Select, implement and optimize technologies and tools to improve performance.
• Likely to be involved at the ground level with ERP implementation. Will help design the application to serve the company for decades to come.

• 10+ years of experience with purchasing/supply chain management in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiar with quality system requirements typical of manufacturing (ISO 9001, 13485, AS 9100, etc.).
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability and desire to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment without a lot of direct supervision.
• Regular and consistent attendance.

My client is a leading manufacturing company and they are growing. They are looking to add a Supply Chain Manager to their team who is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company’s supply chain operations, including procurement, supplier management, logistics, warehousing, and MRP.

Compensation up to $130,000.