Supply Chain Manager

Job Summary

DIS-TRAN Steel is looking for a Supply Chain Manager who is analytical, precise, self-directed, quality-focused, and motivated by building reliable systems that improve performance. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex operational problems, working with data, creating structure, and strengthening processes across procurement, inventory, logistics, warehousing, sourcing, and strengthening supplier relationships.

• Develop and manage supply chain strategies that support operational and business objectives.
• Oversee sourcing, procurement, supplier management, receiving, warehouse operations, logistics, and MRO.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of direct and indirect materials.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance.
• Partner with production, engineering, project management, and operations to forecast material demand.
• Understand and work within the ERP system for supply chain management.
• Develop ERP system beyond current functionality.
• Analyze supply chain data and develop reporting around inventory turns, delivery performance, supplier performance, and cost savings.
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements across supply chain functions.
• Lead supplier negotiations related to pricing, delivery schedules, contracts, and service expectations.
• Manage supply chain risk through contingency planning and supplier diversification.
• Coach, develop, and evaluate team members while ensuring operational continuity.

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, or Supply Chain Management preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, warehouse, or inventory management preferred.
• Experience with industrial products, manufacturing environments, customers, and vendors required.
• Leadership and direct people management experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• ERP experience required;
  Epicor experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in industrial and warehouse environments as needed.
• Clear motor vehicle history required.

• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Business Insight
• Drives Results
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Courage
• Instills Trust
• Manages Ambiguity
• Strategic Mindset
• Ensures Accountability
• Develops Talent
• Builds Effective Teams
• Drives Vision and Purpose
• Process Development & Improvement

DIS-TRAN Steel is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

DIS-TRAN Steel is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request information regarding reasonable accommodation, contact your Human Resource Business Partner.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities