Supply Chain Leader (Finishing)

ATI•Natrona Heights, PA

About The Position

The Supply Chain Leader is responsible for coordinating and optimizing the flow of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods throughout the manufacturing process. The role supports production planning, inventory management, material availability, and customer delivery requirements in a heavy industrial metals manufacturing environment. It works closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and Customer Service to develop and execute production and material plans that improve operational efficiency, control costs, and support on-time delivery of high-quality products. The position plans and schedules production across manufacturing operations; manages material requirements and inventory; coordinates material movement and supply chain activities; communicates production status and potential disruptions; and analyzes operational data to identify improvements. It uses ERP and MES systems, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to improve planning accuracy, inventory investment, lead times, and overall supply chain performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or a related field.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of production planning, inventory control, and supply chain coordination.
Ability to analyze complex production data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate across departments and organizational levels.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Ability to anticipate operational challenges and proactively develop solutions.
Ability to work independently while contributing to cross-functional teams.
Strong decision-making skills and adaptability to changing production and customer requirements.
Experience working with ERP systems and production planning software.
Understanding of manufacturing lead times, production yields, scrap management, and material traceability.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience in supply chain planning, production scheduling, materials management, inventory control, or manufacturing operations.
Experience in heavy industrial manufacturing, metals production, steel manufacturing, specialty alloys, or similar process-driven manufacturing environments.
Experience with SAP, Oracle, or comparable ERP systems.
Master's degree in supply chain or a related field.
Experience using Power BI or other reporting and data analytics tools.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and execute production plans aligned with manufacturing capacity, material availability, and customer demand.
Coordinate production schedules across manufacturing operations, including metal processing operations as applicable.
Monitor production progress and adjust schedules for downtime, material shortages, customer priorities, and operational constraints.
Collaborate with Operations and Manufacturing to improve equipment utilization, throughput, and plant efficiency.
Identify production bottlenecks and recommend ways to improve material flow and scheduling.
Plan and coordinate raw material requirements for manufacturing schedules and customer commitments.
Monitor raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory levels.
Evaluate material availability, replenishment requirements, and lead times to prevent production interruptions.
Work with Procurement and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of critical materials and supplies.
Identify opportunities to reduce excess inventory, improve inventory accuracy, and minimize carrying costs.
Monitor material usage, production yields, and scrap generation.
Coordinate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and Customer Service to align production requirements and customer delivery expectations.
Coordinate material movement among internal departments, facilities, and external processing suppliers.
Communicate production status, material shortages, and potential delivery delays to stakeholders.
Support resolution of supply chain disruptions and develop alternative plans to maintain production continuity.
Assist with planning for outside processors, subcontractors, and interplant material transfers.
Analyze schedules, inventory, material requirements, and manufacturing performance to identify improvement opportunities.
Use ERP and MES systems to manage production orders, inventory transactions, and material requirements.
Develop and maintain KPIs and reports for on-time delivery, schedule adherence, inventory, production throughput, and material availability.
Identify opportunities to improve planning accuracy, reduce lead times, and optimize inventory investment.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, cost reduction, and supply chain performance.
Support process improvements through data analysis, root cause identification, and cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive base pay with variable additional compensation opportunities.
401(k) plan with company match.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employee Assistance Programs.
15 days of paid vacation time.
12 paid holidays.
Performance bonus.
Optional employee-paid Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance.