Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Company:
Mac Fasteners Inc

Primary

Location:

1110

E. Enterprise Street, Ottawa, KS 66067 USA

Workplace Type:
On-site

Employment Type:

Salaried | Full-Time

Function:
Material Control / Logistics

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Minorities, Women, Veterans, Disabled

JOB SUMMARY: This position will lead and direct all facets of supply‑chain management including, but not limited to, logistics, warehousing, inventory management, material forecasting, capacity planning and sourcing, master scheduling, inventory control, and financial costing as necessary for JIT materials support to production requirements. This role also provides leadership and direction on cross‑functional bases.

• Production and material planning activities in support of manufacturing operations of a $30M business unit that is growing.
• Strategic sourcing and supplier contracting; drive assessment of current supply base.
• Serve as the primary relationship manager with suppliers.
• Facilitate periodic business reviews with key suppliers.
• Ensure tactical purchasing function is effective and supports manufacturing production schedules.
• Champion effective use of MRP system in the planning and purchasing processes.
• Champion S&OP process.
• Expedite deliveries, resolve quality or compliance issues, and negotiate pricing when appropriate.
• Monitor supplier capacity, lead times, and responsiveness — proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Manage and maintain the Approved Supplier List.
• Oversee the coordination of parts moving to and from external processing vendors (e.g., heat treat, drilling, and plating).
• Maintain accurate logs of parts at outside processors, including status, delivery dates, and any issues.
• Align planning and purchasing efforts with customer OTD, inventory management, working capital, and level-load factory operations.
• Develop make‑vs‑buy analysis to drive in‑source and outsource business decisions.
• Participate in business strategy development and assure alignment with department direction.
• Lead, coach, develop, and support a group of planners and buyers.
• Hire and train new employees as necessary.
• Collaborate with the BU GM to develop department KPIs that support and align with business unit objectives.
• Establish goals and metrics for the department and team members to maximize performance and accountability.
• Problem Solving:
  Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem‑solving situations; act professionally.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Pursue training and development; share expertise; continuously build knowledge.
• Teamwork:
  Balance team and individual responsibilities; build positive team spirit; support everyone’s efforts.
• Change Management:
  Communicate changes effectively; build commitment and overcome resistance; prepare and support those affected.
• Delegation:
  Match responsibilities to individuals; set expectations; monitor delegated activities.
• Managing People:
  Provide performance feedback; develop subordinates; foster quality focus; improve processes and services; assist employees with career paths.
• Quality Management:
  Seek ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; apply feedback.
• Cost Consciousness:
  Implement cost‑saving measures.
• Ethics:
  Treat others with respect; act with integrity; uphold organizational values.
• Organizational Support:
  Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time; support organization’s goals.
• Decision Making:
  Explain reasoning; involve appropriate people; make timely decisions.
• Motivation:
  Set and achieve challenging goals; demonstrate persistence; measure self against standards of excellence.
• Planning & Organizing:
  Prioritize and plan work; use time efficiently; set goals; organize subordinates’ tasks.
• Safety & Security:
  Observe safety procedures; report unsafe conditions.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or equivalent. MBA is a bonus.

Experience: Minimum 5–10 years of planning, purchasing, or supply‑chain experience, including a portion of that in a management/leadership role.

Physical Demands: Employee is occasionally required to walk, talk, hear, stand, and sit. Color vision required.

Work Environment: Noise level normally low with occasional moderate to high.

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Prescription Drugs, Flexible Spending, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability (eligible employees)
• Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, Paid Time Off (vacation & sick time), Retirement Program, and other voluntary benefits

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