Senior Manager, Supply Chain & Distribution

UNITY SCHOOL OF CHRISTIANITY•Unity Village, MO

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager of Supply Chain & Distribution provides strategic and operational leadership for the organization’s end-to-end supply chain functions, including procurement, shipping & receiving, print house operations, and publishing distribution. This role ensures that materials, products, and services are sourced cost-effectively, processed efficiently, and delivered with excellence to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or equivalent work experience (Master’s preferred).
Minimum of 5 years of supervisor experience.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, or distribution.
Strong negotiation, vendor management, and contract administration skills.
Excellent leadership, communication, and project management abilities.
Proficiency in ERP, supply chain, and logistics management systems.
Leadership: Able to provide direction, motivation, and model best practices.
Job-Specific Knowledge and Skills: Able to acquire and apply knowledge, skills, and experience to accomplish results.
Quality: Able to provide high quality service while consistently seeking ways to improve outcomes and enhance service.
Accountability: Able to demonstrate commitment to the organization and responsibility for personal actions.
Values: Able to demonstrate Unity core valued which are, honesty, trust, excellence, integrity, and respect
Indoor Work
Sitting/Workstation
Use of Hands/Fingers
Read/See
Talk/Communicate
Operate Computer
Operate Company Equipment: Electronic devices, fax, telephone, scanner, copier

Nice To Haves

Experience managing production/fulfillment functions (print, publishing, or similar) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Procurement & Vendor Management
Develop and execute procurement strategies to support organizational goals.
Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and performance to ensure quality, service, and cost effectiveness.
Oversee purchasing policies, compliance, and reporting.
Lead negotiations to secure favorable terms and partnerships.
Shipping & Receiving
Supervise team functions for all inbound and outbound logistics operations.
Ensure timely and accurate receiving, storage, and distribution of goods and materials.
Partner with facilities and finance on inventory management and cost control.
Implement and monitor shipping standards to optimize delivery performance.
Print House Operations
Oversee daily operations of the internal print house, including production schedules, resource allocation, and quality control among direct reports.
Ensure equipment, materials, and processes support cost-effective, high-quality output.
Collaborate with communications, marketing, and other departments to align print projects with organizational needs.
Publishing Distribution
Manage fulfillment and distribution of published materials (books, devotionals, magazines, calendars, etc.).
Maintain distribution channels, inventory tracking, and customer service standards.
Ensure compliance with postal/shipping regulations and industry best practices.
Partner with sales, marketing, and customer care teams to support demand planning and product delivery.
Leadership & Strategy
Provide leadership to a cross-functional team across procurement, logistics, and production/distribution.
Develop and manage budgets, KPIs, and performance dashboards.
Drive process improvement, automation, and technology adoption.
Build a culture of collaboration, accountability, and service excellence.