Sr. Supply Chain Specialist

Gates Corporation • Denver, CO

1d • $123,500 - $150,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading end-to-end supply planning and execution across a multi-site manufacturing network in the U.S. and Mexico. This role ensures alignment between customer demand, production capacity, and business strategy for key revenue-generating product lines. This position plays a critical role in driving service excellence, optimizing inventory and working capital, and improving supply chain responsiveness in a highly engineered, make-to-stock and make-to-order industrial environment. The Sr. Manager serves as a key decision-maker and strategic partner across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial, and Finance teams, while leading the S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process and enabling data-driven decision making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of progressive experience in supply planning, production planning, or S&OP leadership
• Experience working across multiple manufacturing sites
• Strong ERP experience (Oracle, SAP, or equivalent)
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence decision-making
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in complex, constrained environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Experience in industrial manufacturing or engineered products environment
• Deep knowledge of Oracle / APCC planning systems
• Experience managing capacity-constrained supply environments
• MBA or advanced degree
• Lean / Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) certification
• Experience with SQL, data analytics, or supply chain digital tools
• Exposure to end-to-end supply chain functions (planning, logistics, manufacturing)

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end supply plan for assigned product lines across a multi-site manufacturing network
• Balance service, cost, and inventory to support customer commitments and business performance
• Translate business and commercial strategies into actionable supply chain plans
• Lead the monthly SIOP process for assigned value streams, aligning demand, supply, and financial objectives
• Facilitate cross-functional consensus across Commercial, Manufacturing, and Finance teams
• Present supply scenarios, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership
• Drive a rolling 12–18 month supply and inventory plan aligned to business priorities
• Optimize production planning and inventory positioning across U.S. and Mexico manufacturing sites
• Identify and resolve constraints (capacity, materials, labor, supplier limitations)
• Drive improvements in inventory turns, service levels, and network efficiency
• Evaluate and execute what-if scenarios to support strategic and tactical decisions
• Ensure best-in-class customer service levels (OTTR / Fill Rate)
• Provide proactive visibility and communication of supply risks, backlogs, and recovery plans
• Drive alignment between production execution and SIOP plans
• Act as escalation point for supply disruptions with urgency and accountability
• Own inventory strategies across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Optimize working capital while protecting customer service
• Establish inventory targets aligned with business segment requirements and variability
• Leverage Oracle, and APCC tools to drive planning accuracy and visibility
• Utilize advanced analytics and scenario modeling to support decision-making
• Champion improvements in planning processes, master data integrity, and system adoption
• Drive continuous improvement and automation within the planning function
• Serve as the primary liaison between Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial, Customer Service, and Finance
• Influence decision-making across functions to balance service, cost, and operational feasibility
• Build strong partnerships with plant leadership and commercial teams
• Provide leadership and oversight to an indirect network of planners across multiple sites
• Coach and develop planning teams to improve capabilities and consistency
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior