Logistics Manager

Walter•Greer, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Walter Tools is seeking a Supply Chain Manager for its Greer, SC production unit, which manufactures Walter Titex drills and operates a reconditioning center for drills and endmills in North America. The role involves being an operational partner to site leadership, driving supply chain execution for drill manufacturing and reconditioning to ensure best-in-class service to customers. The manager will lead a team, manage projects, and oversee end-to-end production planning for both new drill manufacturing and reconditioning services.

Requirements

Engineering or Business degree; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years of direct experience in logistics or supply chain in a manufacturing environment
In-depth knowledge of forecasting, inventory management, and supply chain management concepts
Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel
Strong written and oral communication skills in English
Ability to manage multiple planning streams with different demand patterns and lead time structures
Strong team leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
Excellent communication and negotiation skills with internal teams, external suppliers, and customers
Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions across complex operations
Comfortable working with all levels of management, from shop floor to global directors and vice presidents
Strong continuous improvement and business systems development mindset

Nice To Haves

Direct experience in production planning, inventory management, and supply chain execution in a precision manufacturing or machining environment
Experience managing supply chain for both make-to-stock manufacturing and service/repair operations

Responsibilities

Lead a team for new solid carbide drills and reconditioning of solid carbide drills and endmills
Lead and manage projects for the site, including improvement projects, production transfers between Walter sites and new products
Responsible for end-to-end production planning for new drill manufacturing and reconditioning services for drills and endmills
Manage distinct planning logic for each stream: make-to-stock and make-to-order for new drills; service order management for reconditioned tools
Weekly OTD (On-Time Delivery) tracking — plan vs. actual — across manufacturing and reconditioning workflows with structured reporting to site leadership
Prepare weekly and monthly production plans aligned with capacity, incoming reconditioned tool volume, and raw material availability
Hands-on management of SAP planning module to drive scheduling, procurement, and inventory decisions across both business streams
Ensure availability of all required raw materials and consumables (carbide blanks, regrind stock, coatings, packaging) per plan
Manage inbound logistics for used tools received for reconditioning, including tracking, intake coordination, and turnaround time commitments
Ensure timely communication to internal and external customers on planned volumes, reconditioning lead times, and delivery commitments
Monitor and report key supply chain KPIs including stock availability, delivery precision, lead times, and delivery accuracy; drive corrective actions when targets are not met
Manage quarterly volume and inventory forecasts; track reconditioning service volume trends and adjust capacity planning accordingly
Responsible for vendor scheduling per production plan and priorities, including semi-finished blank and consumable suppliers
Lead implementation of LEAN concepts

Benefits

Excellent 401(k) plan: company match of ½ up to 3% PLUS 5% company contribution every paycheck
Company-paid life insurance at 2x annual salary
Company-paid Short-Term Disability
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Many elective benefits
100% Tuition Reimbursement
Generous employee referral program
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid parental leave
11 paid holidays