Manager, Supply Chain - NH

Velcro•Somersworth, NH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Supply Chain leads the supply chain function for New Hampshire, serving as a member of the management team in Somersworth and Manchester within a global matrix organization. Reporting to the Director, Supply Chain, Americas, this role develops and implements short- and long-term strategic and tactical supply chain plans, improves service and operational efficiency, and directs supply chain managers and project leaders toward corporate goals. The position includes active coaching and ongoing talent development. The primary work location is the Somersworth, New Hampshire site, with frequent travel to the Manchester, New Hampshire site. This is an on-site role with a stated work shift of 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. The role leads New Hampshire planning and logistics, overseeing daily performance and execution against targets for inventory and trade working capital, service levels, order cycle time, cost of service, and plant-level SI&OP. It advances supply planning systems and capabilities, automates planning and scheduling activities using SO99+ and Oracle, and coordinates with teams across functions, regions, plants, global planning, sales, and logistics. The position also supports quality assurance, safety, regulatory compliance, and the maintenance of applicable certifications. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or business administration/management and 10 years of supply chain management experience, including seven years of leadership or management experience leading teams of 10 or more. A related master’s degree and experience in a global or multinational company are a plus. Applicants must be authorized to work in the country of employment without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business administration/management.
10 years of experience in Supply Chain Management.
Strong background in supply planning, managing high-complexity SKUs, and systems.
Strong background in logistics and network optimization.
Warehouse management experience.
Seven years of leadership/management experience leading teams of 10 or more while concurrently supporting executive-sponsored strategic projects.
Experience improving efficiency and labor utilization through optimized operations and warehouse transactions.
Experience designing, implementing, and optimizing WMS and TMS systems.
Ability to develop and use leading indicators and KPIs to enhance warehouse and distribution team performance.
High proficiency with ERP software, MRP systems, and advanced planning systems integration.
Advanced data analysis capabilities, such as Excel and SQL.
Experience leading planning and replenishment transitions from manual tasks to effective adoption and use of automated systems.
Ability to anticipate situations, respond with immediacy and urgency, and drive results.
Proven analytical skills and a data-driven approach.
Ability to motivate, train, and develop teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated change-management experience defining and implementing processes that benefit the business.
Must be authorized to work in the country of employment without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related discipline.
Continuous improvement mindset and knowledge of Lean tools.
Experience working in a global or multinational company.

Responsibilities

Support and contribute to the company safety culture.
Lead and manage New Hampshire planning and logistics functions.
Oversee day-to-day performance, prioritization, and execution against KPIs for inventory and trade working capital, service levels, order cycle time, cost of service, and plant-level SI&OP.
Lead implementation of supply planning systems, processes, and capabilities that connect demand and supply and improve visibility of future plant production needs.
Automate manual planning and scheduling tasks through effective deployment and use of SO99+ and Oracle.
Ensure freight, distribution costs, and productivity targets are met across Somersworth and Manchester distribution operations.
Collaborate across functions and regions to improve service and reduce costs through systems and process standardization.
Ensure production schedules and materials supply plans conform to plans and schedules while optimizing inventory.
Identify and implement cost improvement and inventory reduction projects.
Manage and execute the SI&OP process in collaboration with Global Planning and the Sales Team.
Continuously improve customer satisfaction and OTD/OTIF performance.
Maintain quality assurance procedures and support and sustain ISO9000, ISO14001, and IATF certifications.
Work with the Global Logistics Manager to develop and implement policies, programs, and practices ensuring distribution compliance with laws, regulations, and standards.
Partner with Plant Managers and plant leadership teams to achieve service-level and productivity goals.
Work with the regional Sales Team to achieve targeted sales growth and profitability for new and existing products.
Maintain high morale and performance standards throughout areas of responsibility.
Improve organizational capabilities through personnel training, development, performance management, safety, and quality.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.