Supply Chain Manager

API Heat Transfer•Racine, WI

About The Position

Thermal Transfer Products (TTP) is growing and looking for a Supply Chain Manager to lead continuous improvement across our materials planning, logistics, and fulfillment functions. This is a critical leadership role accountable for delivering world-class results in On-Time Delivery, Fill Rates, Inventory Turns, and Slow-Moving & Obsolete Inventory, while overseeing Materials Planning & Logistics (MP&L), Procurement, Master Scheduling, and Inventory Control at the site level. The ideal candidate brings a collaborative, data-driven approach to partnering with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams, and is energized by driving material flow, inventory optimization, and strategic sourcing in a low-volume, high-mix, engineered-to-order manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field required; MBA or Master's in Supply Chain a plus.
7+ years of progressive experience in supply chain leadership, including material planning, inventory management, logistics, procurement, SIOP/S&OP, and Production/Capacity Planning in a multi-national manufacturing environment.
5+ years managing direct reports and large-scale operations; proven leadership, supervisory, and team-development experience.
Demonstrated experience building and executing integrated supply chain and sourcing strategies, including category management and cost/price modeling.
Strong understanding of inventory management, logistics operations, and material planning processes, with the analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills to drive operational execution in a dynamic environment.
Strong negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work effectively across a complex, multi-dimensional business.
Experience in a low-volume, high-mix, engineered-to-order manufacturing environment preferred; experience in automotive, aerospace, or distribution operations also valued.
Prior experience applying AI-powered tools and advanced analytics within a manufacturing supply chain to improve material planning, inventory control, supplier management, production scheduling, and overall operational efficiency.
Proficient knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and equipment used in the design and production of goods.
Proficiency with ERP systems (PLEX, SAP, or Oracle) and strong Excel/data analysis skills.
Lean Training required; Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred.
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), APICS CPIM/CSCP, or a related professional certification preferred.

Nice To Haves

MBA or Master's in Supply Chain a plus.
Experience in a low-volume, high-mix, engineered-to-order manufacturing environment preferred; experience in automotive, aerospace, or distribution operations also valued.
Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred.
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), APICS CPIM/CSCP, or a related professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership to the Supply Chain, Planning, Shipping and Receiving, and Warehouse departments, driving effective communication between Finance, Operations, Sales, and customers.
Identify and implement processes that improve lead times, costs, cash flow/inventory, and service by continuously monitoring and analyzing the flow of goods.
Participates in the local SIOP/S&OP process, balancing trade-offs between revenue, customer service, cash flow, and total cost through integrated business planning.
Manage material planning, inventory control, logistics coordination, and material flow operations to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules, inventory targets, and customer demand.
Align current and future demand requirements with manufacturing and supplier capabilities/capacity to ensure on-time fulfillment of customer orders.
Monitor and improve KPIs related to inventory accuracy, material availability, freight costs, and on-time delivery, and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning accuracy and process efficiency.
Oversee inventory optimization initiatives to reduce excess inventory, minimize shortages, and improve inventory turns.
Identify and resolve operational issues related to material shortages, supply disruptions, logistics delays, or planning constraints.
Develop and execute a multi-year, data-driven sourcing strategy — including low-cost country and regional sourcing options — to reduce total cost of acquisition while managing tariff exposure, geopolitical risk, and supply chain disruption.
Manage the local supply base, overseeing purchasing programs and category management to ensure adherence to cost, quality, and delivery standards.
Lead supplier negotiations and commercial terms, and hold suppliers accountable to quality, cost, and on-time delivery performance.
Lead the site logistics/transportation function and local 3PL relationships to optimize the trade-off between cost and service.
Manage material cost and schedule impact of proposed engineering changes and drive successful implementation of approved engineering releases.
Collaborate with procurement, warehouse, production, logistics, and demand planning teams to ensure end-to-end supply chain alignment.
Maintain accurate data and reporting within ERP and planning systems and analyze data to prepare consolidated management reports that guide plant/product-line supply chain execution, with a focus on total cost optimization.
Plan, justify, and manage annual operating budgets, forecasting, and resource planning in line with plant objectives.
Ensure compliance with company procedures, inventory control standards, and operational policies.
Represent the site on API Functional Councils, contributing to and leveraging best practices and standard processes across the network.
Lead, coach, and develop Materials Planning and Logistics and Supply Chain personnel — including buyers, planners, logistics, procurement, inventory, scheduling— through training, performance management, and cross-training.