Purchasing Supply Chain Manager

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for the strategic and tactical management of Forza’s purchasing, production scheduling, inventory, and supplier relationships. Reporting directly to the GM, this role is a key member of the leadership team and ensures the supply chain operates efficiently, cost-effectively, and in alignment with company growth and quality goals. This leader will oversee and develop the Purchasing Assistant and Work Order Manager / Production Scheduler while also directly managing high-value purchasing and vendor negotiations.

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies that align with company goals, ensuring material availability to meet production and sales forecasts.
• Lead capacity planning, demand forecasting, and supplier sourcing strategies to support growth.
• Serve as the supply chain liaison to the GM and Leadership Team, providing data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Identify risks in the supply chain and implement mitigation strategies for supplier performance, lead time, and cost volatility.
• Manage dual sourcing of all critical components and raw materials
• Safe guard GP through aggressively monitoring costs

• Manage strategic relationships with “Platinum” and critical vendors, negotiating optimal pricing, terms, and service levels.
• Oversee vendor onboarding, qualification, and performance review programs.
• Approve high-value purchase orders, ensuring cost control and compliance with quality requirements.
• Partner with sales and operations to set and review reorder points for products and raw materials.
• Identify and implement cost savings opportunities through improved sourcing, vendor consolidation, or alternate materials.

• Oversee the creation, scheduling, and management of work orders in ERP to meet stocking and production requirements.
• Ensure accuracy of Bills of Materials (BOMs) and that work instructions are current and properly documented.
• Coordinate closely with production to align supply availability with production schedules and customer delivery requirements.

• Monitor and optimize inventory levels across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Take final responsibility for inventory levels and drive down stock
• Direct rolling inventory counts, cycle counts, and manage inventory adjustments.
• Collaborate with sales to address slow-moving or obsolete inventory.
• Oversee inbound freight, ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery of materials.
• Work with Finance to align purchasing strategies with cash flow goals.
• Partner with Quality to ensure suppliers meet all product, compliance, and certification requirements.
• Provide Sales with lead time and cost updates that impact customer pricing or delivery.
• Support Operations in continuous improvement projects related to material flow and production efficiency.

• Maintain ERP system data integrity for all supply chain activities.
• Develop and track KPIs for supplier performance, purchasing efficiency, inventory turns, and on-time delivery.
• Provide weekly and monthly supply chain performance reports to the GM.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, quality standards, and company policies.
• Continuously evaluate supply chain processes, implementing lean and cost-optimization initiatives.
• Promote a culture of proactive problem solving and high accountability within the supply chain team.