Factory Supply Chain Manager

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Location:

Muskegon, Mi

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SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow! SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos.

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This position is a key role within the Muskegon Aerospace factory Leadership Team. The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for all supply chain activities within the factory as well as supporting the development of processes and employees within the department. The activities include forecasting, volume planning, inventory control, manufacturing planning, customer deliveries, shipping, receiving, and logistics.

• Reviews and presents sales and inventory forecasts based on the orderbook and factory load and capacity.
• Effectively communicates and works to resolve all supply and demand issues through collaboration with internal and external customers.
• Satisfies production supply requirements by providing and maintaining inventory and stocking levels based on demand and financial targets.
• Implements lean management principles in supply chain management to reduce inventories and improve operational efficiencies.
• Continuously contributes to the development and improvement of existing processes and procedures as necessary ensuring adherence to Factory, Group, and Corporate policies.
• Develops and analyzes the SIOP data to support the Factory Manager and communicates findings effectively across the organization.
• Responsible for efficient and cost‑effective shipping and receiving, distribution, and traffic management.
• Responsible for managing vendor returns and reporting through the SQRB (Supplier Quality Review Board) as required. Works cross functionally to address supplier performance issues.
• Manages direct material inventory to maintain and optimize the accuracy of the systems.
• Directs buying activities at the factory level for direct materials, outside process operations, and MRO items.
• Works collaboratively with SKF Aerospace Purchasing Team to effectively manage the supply base.
• Act as a primary contact for customer service and sales and serve as the customer’s voice within the factory as it relates to purchasing and supply chain.
• Communicate customer commitments based on effective analysis of material and capacity availability.
• Lead and manage all aspects of the ERP / MRP system relating to purchasing and supply chain.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship in support of achieving all SKF and factory related targets and goals.
• DFAR / ITAR related experience is a plus.

• Bachelor’s Degree is required (or working toward same), preferably in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business Management (APICS certification and/or MBA desirable).
• Three (3) to five (5) years in forecasting or production planning and/or inventory management are required.
• Requires a high degree of foresight, objectivity, imagination, and analytical abilities.
• Must be able to effectively interact at all levels of the Company with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A thorough knowledge of sales, operations planning, inventory control, and purchasing systems is required.
• Must be computer savvy with a high proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel, ERP systems…