Supply Chain Manager

VES-Artex•Schuyler, NE

74d

About The Position

The Supply Chain Manager leads and optimizes supply chain activities across multiple business units, locations, and sales channels. The role oversees purchasing, inventory planning, supplier management, logistics, and material availability to ensure products and materials are available at the right time and cost. Working cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, Product, Engineering, Finance, and other stakeholders, the Supply Chain Manager improves forecasting, inventory performance, supplier relationships, and overall supply chain efficiency. The position supports organizational growth by identifying opportunities to leverage purchasing volume, inventory, freight, and supplier relationships across the business.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, purchasing, procurement, inventory management, or operations.
Demonstrated experience with supplier negotiation, inventory planning, demand forecasting, and logistics.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable business decisions.
Experience working within an ERP system.
Strong understanding of inventory management principles, purchasing practices, supplier performance management, and transportation/logistics.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a growing and evolving organization.
Strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
Previous experience leading employees or supply chain functions.
Experience supporting multiple locations, business units, warehouses, or distribution channels.
Experience with inventory planning and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute supply chain strategies that support business growth, customer demand, inventory objectives, and financial goals across multiple business units and locations.
Lead purchasing, procurement, inventory planning, supplier management, and logistics activities to ensure reliable and cost-effective product availability.
Partner with Sales, Operations, Product, Engineering, Finance, and other stakeholders to develop demand forecasts and translate business needs into inventory and purchasing plans.
Establish and monitor supply chain metrics, including inventory turns, fill rates, supplier performance, lead times, freight costs, stockouts, excess and obsolete inventory, and forecast accuracy.
Analyze inventory levels, demand patterns, lead times, and purchasing trends to optimize inventory investment while maintaining appropriate product availability.
Identify opportunities to leverage purchasing volume and consolidate suppliers, freight, warehousing, and inventory across business units.
Develop inventory strategies and stocking parameters by product, location, and sales channel.
Manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, freight arrangements, minimum order quantities, and other commercial terms.
Monitor supplier performance related to quality, cost, delivery, responsiveness, and capacity; develop corrective action plans when necessary.
Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers in partnership with Product, Engineering, and Sales.
Develop sourcing strategies that reduce supply risk, improve competitiveness, and establish appropriate primary and secondary sources.
Maintain visibility to inventory and material requirements across warehouses, suppliers, manufacturing partners, and other stocking locations.
Identify and implement process improvements that increase supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, improve inventory accuracy, and enhance customer service.
Partner with Product and Engineering on new product introductions, engineering changes, product transitions, and discontinuations to ensure appropriate material availability and inventory management.
Support integration and standardization of supply chain processes, systems, suppliers, and reporting across the organization.
Utilize ERP and other business systems to improve purchasing, forecasting, inventory management, reporting, and supply chain visibility.
Develop contingency plans and proactively identify risks related to suppliers, transportation, inventory, tariffs, lead times, and product availability.
Perform other related duties as assigned.