General Manager, Supply Chain
About The Position
The General Manager of Supply Chain Management leads all supply chain functions, including Purchasing, Production Control, Materials Planning, Inventory Control, Warehousing, Logistics, Customer Service, Supplier Development, and Global Trade Compliance. The role ensures achievement of company objectives for customer satisfaction, operational excellence, cost reduction, inventory optimization, working capital improvement, and business continuity. The General Manager develops supply chain strategies, leads the SIOP/S&OP process, monitors KPIs and budgets, and drives ERP optimization, process standardization, automation, and digital transformation. The position directs supply chain operations and sourcing, manages trade compliance and supply chain risks, champions continuous improvement, and leads the development and performance of the supply chain organization. It also manages departmental budgets and inventory and freight spending, and provides strategic reporting and recommendations to senior leadership and headquarters. The primary work area is an office setting in Wylie, Texas, with exposure to warehouse or line-side environments as needed. The role requires normal office hours, with evening and weekend support as needed, and travel of up to 10%. PPE may be required for specific projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
- 15+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- 7+ years of leadership experience managing managers and cross-functional teams.
- Experience with ERP implementations, supply chain transformation, and global sourcing.
- Must be able to work normal office hours and provide support on evenings and weekends as needed.
- Must be able to deal with multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
- Must be able to deal with a wide variety of people on a personal level.
Nice To Haves
- MBA.
- Automotive or Tier-1 manufacturing experience.
- APICS/ASCM certification.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute short- and long-term supply chain strategies aligned with company objectives and growth initiatives.
- Lead the SIOP/S&OP process to balance customer demand, production capacity, inventory levels, and financial objectives.
- Establish and monitor KPIs, budgets, forecasts, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Drive ERP optimization, business process standardization, automation, and digital transformation.
- Support new product launches, acquisitions, capacity expansion projects, and customer growth opportunities.
- Direct planning, scheduling, purchasing, inventory control, warehousing, and logistics to maintain material flow and on-time customer delivery.
- Lead sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, contract management, supplier development, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Optimize inventory levels, improve inventory turns, reduce obsolete inventory, and manage working capital performance.
- Oversee domestic and international transportation, freight management, customs compliance, and third-party logistics providers.
- Partner with Sales, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to support business objectives and customer requirements.
- Ensure compliance with applicable trade regulations, including USMCA, FTZ, CTPAT, customs, and tariff requirements.
- Lead business continuity planning, supply chain risk assessments, contingency planning, and recovery programs.
- Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve service, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
- Establish accountability through structured KPI reviews, corrective action systems, and performance management processes.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing supply chain organization focused on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Manage departmental budgets, inventory investments, freight spend, and working capital objectives.
- Develop succession plans and talent development strategies to support future organizational growth.
- Provide executive-level reporting and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and headquarters.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
