Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Operations

Wam Global•Blacksburg, VA

6h•$120,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the North America General Manager, the Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Operations will lead Wolverine's NA inbound-to-outbound supply chain operations, spanning material planning and scheduling, production scheduling, logistics, and material handling and data integrity. This role sets the strategic direction for the Materials Planning, Production Scheduling, and Logistics teams, ensures the necessary materials and capacity are in place to support production, and drives on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and process improvement across the supply chain. Purchasing and supplier sourcing are managed by a separate Purchasing function, with which this role coordinates closely. This role is located on-site in Blacksburg, VA.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; business-related field preferred
10+ years in Materials Management, Production Scheduling, or Supply Chain Operations, including leadership experience (automotive industry a plus)
APICS or other Supply Chain certification
Strong grasp of lean manufacturing and Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
A track record of building high-performing teams and driving results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

automotive industry experience

Responsibilities

Set the strategic direction for our Materials Planning, Production Scheduling, and Logistics teams
Own the production scheduling process and drive on-time delivery and inventory accuracy
Lead key inputs into our Supply Review, Demand Review, and Executive Management Review meetings as part of the S&OP process
Manage, coach, and develop a team that includes subordinate supervisors
Partner closely with Purchasing on sourcing and material availability for new product launches
Drive continuous improvement across ERP systems, data integrity, and supply chain processes