Manager, Supply Chain

Associate Buyer Planner

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Shift: 1st Shift

Work Status: On-site

The Manager, Supply Chain TFR (Taco Fall River) is responsible for leading the overall supply chain activities related to all procurement, sourcing, vendor management, inventory management and job planning activities for the Fall River facility. They work closely with Operations, Forecasting, and Sales to ensure materials and products are available to satisfy customer orders as well as stock for future distribution.

They also develop and implement material and vendor management strategies in line with inventory management and cost management principles. This position is also responsible for the accuracy and proper setup of methods of manufacturing for all TFR product lines. The Manager, Supply Chain makes recommendations to improve the quality, cost, and delivery of raw material.

• % Production Schedule Attainment
• Raw Material and Finished Goods Inventory Target Achievement
• Maintain proper levels of automatic job closures
• Cost Reduction Target Achievement
• Supplier On-Time Performance Target

• Provides leadership of supply chain projects and activities, including purchasing, strategic sourcing, vendor management, planning, and job scheduling, that provide support for company sales and growth initiatives, cost reductions, and/or continuous improvements.
• Develops an integrated supply chain strategy in support of manufacturing, supplier/materials quality, direct and indirect materials productivity, and inventory goals.
• Sets supplier key performance indicators (KPIs) to include inventory metrics, supplier on-time delivery, quality, and responsiveness, as well as vendor managed stocking programs and the communication of these standards to suppliers.
• Leads the buyer planners in their day-to-day activities ensuring that jobs are released on time, processed on time, and completed/closed on time.
• Ensures that all parts are set up in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system per requirements of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
• Coordinates all non-maintenance material requisition order (MRO) purchasing.
• Participates in the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to ensure alignment with Sales, Product Management, Procurement and Planning.
• Communicates supply chain issues and recovery to key internal stakeholders.
• Establishes programs for supplier development (domestic and international), including contract management, pattern/tooling procurement, prototype procurement, inventory levels, and use of the Source Day sourcing platform.
• Initiates supplier alliances that focus on ease of doing business and reduction of costs.

• Evaluates team members to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement; collaborate on development actions and ensure resources necessary to complete actions.
• Cascades relevant and appropriate information about the company and department effectively and in a timely manner.
• Coaches and mentors for skill and knowledge development.
• Executes necessary responsibilities of team during absences or alternate engagement.
• Ensures team adheres to company policies, practices, and department standards.
• Assigns actions and ensures completion.
• Reviews work quality and provides feedback and guidance to team.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain or Engineering.
• 10+ years of supply chain and/or logistics management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated understanding and implementation of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) / Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRPII).
• Strong leadership, analytical, technical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Travel: approximately 5% travel required to visit domestic and international suppliers as well as possible trade show(s).

• A working understanding of Epicor Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
• Experience in a welding and fabrication manufacturing environment.

This position works primarily in an office environment using computers and technology. Verbal and auditory capabilities are required. Occasional exposure in production plant where large equipment and noise are prevalent. Safety gear is required in these areas. The position reports into the site every day and may work from home on an ad hoc basis.

This position has approximately 4-5 direct reports. Roles may include Associate Buyer Planner, Buyer Planner, Sr Buyer Planner.

Salary range: $90,351 USD - $126,491 USD.