Supply Chain Manager
Swj Technology•Kings Mountain, NC
•Onsite
About The Position
The Supply Chain Manager plans, directs, and coordinates supply chain activities, including procurement, inventory management, material handling, and supplier relations. The role ensures appropriate inventory levels and material availability, cost efficiency, and coordination among purchasing, production, quality, and engineering. This is a direct-hire, full-time position based onsite in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. The assignment start is listed as ASAP. Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Manufacturing, Business Administration, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education, training, and professional experience may be considered.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain management, procurement, purchasing, or inventory control.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of ERP and MRP systems.
- Experience with international purchasing, import processes, and overseas shipments.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with supplier audits, qualification processes, and supplier performance management.
- Knowledge of inventory optimization strategies and obsolete inventory reduction.
- Experience with production planning and supply chain reporting.
- Ability to understand and comply with relevant safety practices.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Advanced SAP knowledge, particularly in purchasing, management administration, finance, and time administration modules.
- Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and related administrative applications.
- Experience with budget monitoring, forecasting, headcount administration, and organizational processes.
- Intermediate German language skills.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Access, Outtask, and other business applications.
- Experience using office equipment, including printers, plotters, PCs, and video conferencing systems.
- Experience maintaining departmental web pages and coordinating workshops or special projects.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and manage purchasing, procurement, and inventory control activities.
- Maintain inventory levels that ensure material availability while minimizing excess and obsolete stock.
- Oversee material identification, purchasing, receiving, storage, and material handling processes.
- Forecast future material and inventory requirements based on production needs.
- Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors.
- Establish, implement, and maintain inventory control processes and systems.
- Ensure compliance with operational standards, procedures, and inventory management policies.
- Collaborate with Quality on supplier qualification, performance evaluations, and audits.
- Work with Engineering to assess how product changes affect purchasing requirements and inventory levels.
- Coordinate with Production Control and other departments to manage physical inventory and material availability.
- Analyze material usage reports and develop strategies for slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
- Prepare and maintain reports monitoring departmental performance and operational efficiency.
- Coordinate international procurement and overseas shipments to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
- Supervise, support, and develop supply chain and material management personnel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
