Interim SCM Supervisor

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing•Oxford Charter Township, MI

About The Position

The SCM Supervisor leads and optimizes day-to-day supply chain operations, including procurement, inventory management, logistics, warehousing, and distribution. This role ensures efficient material flow, cost control, and high service levels while supervising a team of supply chain professionals. The first 3 months are an interim hourly contract to assess fit, performance, and team dynamics. Upon successful completion and mutual agreement, the role converts to a full-time salaried position with standard benefits.

Requirements

Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable. Relevant work experience outweighs formal education — candidates with extensive hands-on supply chain experience will be strongly considered even without a college degree.
7+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement, inventory management, or related operations (increased from previous 5+ to account for experience-heavy focus).
At least 3+ years in a supervisory or leadership role, preferably in manufacturing, distribution, retail, or industrial environments.
Proven track record of managing teams, improving processes, and achieving measurable KPIs.
5+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement, or inventory management.
At least 2–3 years in a supervisory or leadership role, preferably in a manufacturing, distribution, retail, or industrial environment.
Proven track record managing teams, improving processes, and achieving KPIs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily supply chain activities, including procurement, inventory control, order fulfillment, warehousing, transportation, and distribution.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of supply chain coordinators, buyers, planners, and warehouse staff; handle performance reviews, scheduling, and issue resolution.
Monitor and optimize key performance indicators (KPIs) such as inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, cycle counts, supplier performance, freight costs, and inventory turns.
Collaborate with procurement, production, sales, finance, and quality teams to align supply chain processes with business goals and resolve bottlenecks.
Implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs, minimize waste, improve efficiency, and enhance customer/supplier satisfaction.
Oversee vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and compliance with regulations (e.g., safety, customs, quality standards).
Manage inventory levels to balance service and cost; conduct cycle counts and address discrepancies.
Analyze data and generate reports on supply chain performance; identify trends and recommend process improvements.
Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and ERP/system requirements.
Support forecasting, production planning, and risk management (e.g., supply disruptions).
Participate in or lead special projects, such as system implementations or warehouse optimizations.