Supply Chain Manager

About Olympic Steel

Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products. Guided by our Core Values, we put safety first – always, and we believe in cultivating an inclusive workplace where employee belonging, and empowerment are foundational to everything we do. Olympic Steel offers employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity and stability of a large, growing organization.

This position, Supply Chain Manager, is based in our Buford, GA fabrication facility and will report to the General Manager of the Division

• Leads the crucial processes of purchasing and materials management by maximizing the competitive position and the return on assets
• Manages the day-to-day activities of the purchasing function
• Develops short and long-term plans that support the Sales, Marketing, and Quality requirements of the division
• Ensures that specific customer requirements are achieved
• Develops and implements inventory plans and budgets and conducts business and necessary with other departments, divisions, and external contacts

• Communicates with Company Supply Chain Peers to identify and implement best practices
• Coordinate with various departments on strategy and execution
• Acts as a training resource to other departments for Supply Chain Knowledge
• Responsible for all quoting and selection activities
• Manage the Logistics Coordinator to ensure adequate freight needs are met
• Will create and execute on the Supply Chain/Purchasing/Inventory Strategy
• Responsible for effective management of overall spend in line with budgets
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures and work instructions and maintain system documents
• Skilled in various ERP systems, understanding at a high level how they work

• Development and Creation of Standard Processes and Procedures
• Management of Purchasing, Inventory, and Logistics
• Ability to create and maintain a Supply Chain Strategy
• Reporting of specific Metrics on a normal cadence
• Able to contribute as part of the facility Leadership team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced growth environment
• Working manager
• Ability to build relationships
• Follow up and Follow through

• 4 yr Degree in Business, Engineering, or Purchasing from an Accredited University
• 5+ years of related experience, preferably with Supervisory experience
• Experience in the metal fabrication or related industry (Burning, press brakes, Machining, orbital Welding)
• 5+ years of Purchasing Experience (Metals)
• Skilled in inventory management
• Understanding of Logistics and Transportation Management
• Knowledge and/or Skills of Lean Six Sigma tools (DMAIC)
• Knowledge of basic computer applications, notably Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Knowledge of computerized document control
• Ability to problem solve and organize large amounts of data
• Skilled in customer service and communication

• Business Acumen and Strong Leadership Potential
• MBA is a plus
• Large OEM experience in Purchasing or Supplier Management/Supply Chain
• Experience in the Manufacturing Environment
• Self-starter with the ability to think strategically and see the big picture

• Olympic Steel offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits; paid holidays and vacation; a 401(k) match; tuition reimbursement; and various opportunities to earn cash bonuses.

And, we offer more than a competitive total compensation package. We provide our employees the ability to build a meaningful life-long career. When you work at Olympic Steel, you can make a significant impact – at our company, in the local community and in the world. See for yourself at