Sr Supply Chain Supervisor

Sr Supply Chain Supervisor

Country/Region: US

Location:

Gray Court, SC, US

Req  | Gray Court, United States ZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLC

About the team: The Sr Supply Chain Supervisor – launch management leads and supervises the team of direct reports, ensuring success in supply chain concepts and implementation for launches of new customers/products or running changes. The role drives quality and process efficiency while meeting all customer requirements and company goals. Responsibilities include overseeing day‑to‑day activities of launches, engineering changes and special projects in supply chain, providing daily guidance and resources to the team.

• Direct supply chain activities for new product launches, ensuring timely readiness of BOMs, parts, packaging, and logistics processes.
• Develop, coach, and prioritize team efforts to meet business and customer objectives while maintaining a motivated workforce.
• Oversee and lead direct reports, including performance management, staffing decisions, cost tracking, and policy enforcement.
• Maintain and improve standard operating procedures, business processes, and training programs (including SAP and related tools).
• Lead problem‑solving, crisis management, and corrective actions to resolve production, data, or process issues with minimal disruption.
• Monitor and drive performance through KPIs, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives, including system and process enhancements.
• Coordinate cross‑functional collaboration, acting as a liaison and supporting change management, engineering updates, and decision‑making processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive supply chain (or related) experience, including 3+ years developing supply chain concepts.
• Strong expertise with SAP or comparable ERP systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Expert knowledge of supply chain principles, sourcing, contracts, and industry best practices.
• Solid understanding of plant operations, supply chain processes, and material/product markets.
• Proven leadership, problem‑solving, decision‑making, and ability to manage priorities and lead teams independently.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and cross‑functional collaboration skills across all organizational levels.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, familiarity with lean manufacturing, and willingness to travel up to 20%.
• NOTE: This role does not offer visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship.

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• 401(k) Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

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