Supply Chain Manager

Aston Carter•Versailles, KY

8d•$100,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Manager leads materials, inventory, production planning, logistics, and customer delivery in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The role oversees approximately $40 million in inventory and works closely with plant and executive leadership to drive operational excellence, strong on-time, in-full (OTIF) performance, and continuous improvement across the supply chain. This is a hands-on, highly visible leadership role with direct ownership of planning, inventory, materials, logistics, and customer delivery. The manager partners across Production, Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, and leadership, and works directly with plant-floor teams to resolve issues and improve processes. The position supports compliance with ISO, TS16949, and C-TPAT requirements and uses ERP systems, including SAP, to manage supply chain data. The position is permanent and fully onsite in Versailles, Kentucky. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, generally 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The pay range is $100,000–$130,000 per year. Individual compensation depends on factors including qualifications, skills, experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and internal equity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.
At least 5 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong background in supply chain and materials management.
Experience with inventory control, including cycle counts, physical inventory, and obsolete inventory management.
Experience with S&OP, capacity planning, and production planning.
Experience managing logistics, including freight, packaging, storage, and shipping operations.
Strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
Experience using ERP systems for supply chain, materials, and production planning.
Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to lead teams and drive results.
Strong communication and negotiation skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Experience supporting ISO, TS16949, and C-TPAT compliance.
Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to drive continuous improvement and implement process changes.
Comfort working in a highly visible role with regular interaction with plant and executive leadership.
Ability to partner effectively with Production, Purchasing, Engineering, and Operations teams.
Comfort working directly with operations teams on the plant floor.

Nice To Haves

Tier 1 automotive manufacturing experience.
SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, capacity planning, production planning, and materials management to align supply with customer demand and plant capabilities.
Manage inventory accuracy, including cycle counts, physical inventory, and obsolete inventory control, to optimize working capital and reduce waste.
Ensure material availability for production schedules and maintain strong OTIF performance for customer deliveries.
Oversee freight, packaging, storage, and logistics costs, identifying cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining service levels.
Manage inbound and outbound shipping operations, including coordination with logistics partners and carriers.
Oversee storeroom operations to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient handling of materials and components.
Partner with Production, Purchasing, Engineering, and leadership to align supply chain activities with plant and business objectives.
Support and maintain compliance with ISO, TS16949, and C-TPAT requirements in supply chain processes.
Drive continuous improvement, process enhancements, cost reduction, and performance optimization across supply chain operations.
Use ERP systems, including SAP, to manage materials, inventory, and production planning data accurately and efficiently.
Monitor safety, quality, OTIF, inventory accuracy, and logistics performance indicators and implement corrective actions as needed.
Provide hands-on leadership on the plant floor, working with operations teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
Communicate updates on inventory, production planning, and logistics performance to plant and executive leadership.
Lead, mentor, and develop supply chain and materials team members.