Supply Chain Manager

Nichiha•Johns Creek, GA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the critical link between the manufacturing and sales functions, aligning production planning with market demand. The role is responsible for maintaining optimal inventory levels across the organization to prevent stockouts and overstock situations, providing quantitative analysis of how inventory movements impact profitability, and delivering actionable recommendations to the Logistics Director and senior management.

Requirements

Strong analytical capabilities able to interpret complex data and translate findings into concrete business recommendations
Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, complex formulas, etc.)
Experience with database and BI tools such as Microsoft Access, SQL, Power BI, or Tableau
Ability to independently build analytical models for demand forecasting, inventory optimization, freight analysis, and KPI reporting
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent)
Understanding of fundamental inventory accounting concepts and the P&L impact of inventory decisions
Basic understanding of warehouse operations and Zone Picking systems (direct floor management experience not required)
Ability to build trust and work effectively with diverse stakeholders including sales, manufacturing, finance, and senior leadership
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance/Accounting, or a related field.
Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in demand planning, inventory management, supply chain, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is preferred.
Candidates with manufacturing industry experience and/or knowledge of the building materials or industrial materials sector are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage short-term and long-term demand forecasts in collaboration with the sales team.
Interpret customer trends and order patterns, translate them into executable manufacturing plans, and communicate production needs to the team.
Ensure products are always available when needed.
Establish Min/Max inventory parameters for all locations and SKUs, and continuously monitor daily inventory levels.
Proactively identify early signs of stockouts or excess inventory and take corrective action.
Lead periodic inventory reviews and cycle counts to maintain high data integrity.
Act as the bridge between the sales and manufacturing functions by organizing and facilitating regular S&OP meetings.
Find workable solutions when gaps arise between sales goals and production capabilities, ensuring organizational alignment.
Quantitatively analyze how changes in inventory levels affect the company’s profit and loss.
Incorporate perspectives such as carrying costs, obsolescence risk, and write-down exposure to recommend forward-looking strategies to the Logistics Director and senior management.
Develop and execute specific reduction plans for slow-moving and aged inventory.
Collect and analyze performance data from the warehouse’s Zone Picking system (units picked per hour, order accuracy, shipment cycle time, etc.).
Interpret KPI trends from Zone Picking data and propose improvement insights to the Logistics Director and relevant departments.
Continuously analyze freight costs by transportation route, carrier, and mode combinations to identify opportunities for cost reduction.
Evaluate carrier performance based on contract terms and actual results, and support negotiations.
Regularly report freight cost movements and budget variance to the Logistics Director.
Proactively identify opportunities for improvement across inventory management, supply planning, and the broader supply chain.
Lead initiatives that improve accuracy, shorten lead times, and reduce costs.
Play a central role in the implementation and ongoing maintenance of inventory management systems and tools.