Supply Chain Manager

About the Company

At Justrite Safety Group
, we’re more than just a collection of industrial safety companies; we’re a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting people, property, and the planet. Our ever‑growing portfolio of companies collaborates to deliver advanced industrial safety solutions that set the standard for excellence.

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for managing the supply chain activities of the business. This role ensures the timely delivery of quality finished goods and raw materials from all external vendors in support of the production plan and established inventory targets. The incumbent analyzes inventory data, forecasts inventory needs, manages inventory levels, and works closely with various departments to streamline inventory processes.

The manager plays a crucial role in minimizing costs, reducing waste, and ensuring that the right products and raw materials are available at the right time. This position manages a team of Purchasing Agents and a Buyer.

In this role, you will report directly to the Director of Operations, setting the stage for your career to soar! This role is your gateway to opportunities for advancement, with the potential to grow within the organization in 3‑5 years as you make meaningful contributions to our organizational goals.

• Manages the supply chain vendor selection and relationships for all materials used in the facility. This includes negotiating prices (including freight), delivery times and billing terms with a focus on total cost of product ownership from end to end. Develops and reviews inventory management strategies aligned with overall supply chain and business objectives.
• Utilizes strategic sourcing opportunities to enhance vendor costs, delivery times and cost containment. Also supports VAVE initiatives within the No
  
  Trax operations team. Monitors the movement of raw materials and finished goods to ensure production needs and ultimately customer fulfillment. Full understanding of ERP’s and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and how they are used in customer support and delivery times. Owns the accurate reporting of inventory targets and levels in the warehouse. In addition, the role manages the MRP (Material Resource Planning) within the ERP system for accurate forecasting.
  
  Supports cycle counting and leads year‑end inventory count. Strong focus on continuous improvement within the inventory and supply chain processes and collaboration across operations and warehousing.
• Develops and maintains independent demand forecast models that drive supply chain planning processes. Participates in annual budgeting and strategic planning and goal setting.
• Produces weekly and monthly inventory reports and vendor performance metrics. Prepares additional reports and data analytics as needed for business leaders and executive review. Actively reviews historical sales trends, research demand drivers, and prepare statistical forecast models and then evaluate forecast results.
• Leads, coaches and directs a subordinate staff on the purchasing process, planning and scheduling production in the facilities, and inventory control. Acts as the subject matter expert for demand planning and forecasting for all products.
• Participates and collaborates with sales team and operations team to support and drive current and future demand and growth of the business unit.

To ensure your success from day one in this role, Justrite requires the following qualifications at a minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management preferred
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a high faced paced Manufacturing, Fulfillment or Distribution environment.
• Direct experience supervising and coaching a team including goal setting and performance feedback and review.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Advanced excel skills. Solid understanding of Power B.I. (Business Intelligence) or other Data Warehouse technology. Proven ability to prioritize and organize a demanding workload in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong forecasting and modeling ability and…