Supply Chain and Logistics Manager
About The Position
The Manager, Supply Chain and Logistics leads the end-to-end flow of raw materials, resources, and finished goods to support operational excellence, on-time delivery, and optimized working capital. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the role oversees strategic raw material purchasing, supplier relationships, production scheduling, inventory control, warehousing, and logistics. Success is measured by zero recordable safety incidents, inventory variance below 3%, inventory turns of at least 10, Ship-to-Promise above 98%, and professional growth of the supply chain team through promotions and skill development.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of progressive supply chain leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, including raw material procurement and logistics management.
- Understanding of procedural best practices in supply chain management.
- Demonstrated proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and automated inventory barcode scanning.
- Demonstrated experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing raw material contract lifecycles.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Ability to push, pull, bend, and squat.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Sage 100 ERP and Scanco inventory barcode scanning.
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain.
- Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Lean training.
- Supply chain certification such as CSCP or CPIM.
Responsibilities
- Establish annual department objectives aligned with company growth goals and develop team capabilities through visual management, standard work, and structured performance reviews.
- Conduct quarterly performance and progress reviews with each direct report and hold huddles to prioritize weekly activities.
- Optimize and maintain MRP/ERP planning parameters to ensure material availability, balance inventory levels, and eliminate scheduling bottlenecks.
- Lead projects as needed.
- Ensure adherence to the cycle-counting process and meet or exceed corporate goals.
- Direct production scheduling and capacity planning to achieve Ship-to-Promise above 98%, partnering with Production and Sales to support the S&OP process.
- Direct warehouse, shipping, and receiving operations to ensure proper material handling, FIFO compliance, inventory accuracy, and dock-to-stock velocity.
- Lead strategic raw material procurement and vendor negotiations, establishing favorable commercial terms, service level agreements, and reliable multi-source supply chains.
- Oversee procurement of silicone gums, polymers, additives, packaging, and operating supplies to maintain uninterrupted production supply while minimizing carrying costs.
- Establish supplier scorecards measuring quality, on-time delivery, and lead times; implement risk mitigation strategies such as dual sourcing and safety-stock models for critical raw materials.
- Serve as an operational partner in balancing demand forecasts with raw material lead times and manufacturing capacity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
