Supply Chain Manager

Kinetic Custom Trailers•Waco, TX

23d•$115,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead purchasing, supplier management, materials, inventory, logistics, and supply chain process improvement for our Waco manufacturing operation, while coordinating with our Canadian operation. This is a hands-on leadership role with a clear path toward broader senior responsibility. The right candidate will not simply maintain purchasing activity; they will build reliable systems, improve supplier performance, strengthen our ERP/MRP discipline, and protect production material flow.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, materials, inventory, logistics, or related manufacturing operations.
5+ years of direct experience in a manufacturing environment.
3+ years in a Supply Chain, Procurement, Materials, or Purchasing Leadership role.
Experience leading or developing buyers, planners, purchasing, logistics, inventory, materials, or supply chain personnel.
Strong ERP/MRP experience in a manufacturing environment.
Relevant post-secondary education, professional training, designation, or certification in Supply Chain.
Project management experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
Proven track record of process improvement and cost reduction.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Business Central experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement supply chain strategy, including purchasing, supplier management, materials availability, inventory discipline, logistics, and related ERP/MRP processes for the USA operation.
Mentor and manage the supply chain team, fostering a culture of accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
Build and nurture supplier partnerships to drive quality, cost savings, and reliability.
Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements that support long-term growth.
Conduct supplier performance reviews and market trend analysis.
Design and refine inventory management systems, ensuring accurate counts and optimized stock levels.
Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics, balancing efficiency, cost, and timeliness.
Ensure reliable material flow to support production schedules, customer commitments, quality, and cost control.
Maintain inventory accuracy, cycle count discipline, reorder processes, long-lead visibility, and working capital awareness.
Provide sourcing support for steel, raw materials, components, systems, consumables, and other critical production inputs.
Work closely with engineering for drawings, specifications, and part substitutions.
Partner with finance on budgeting, cost analysis, and ERP reporting.
Collaborate with operations to anticipate and resolve bottlenecks.
Implement ERP system enhancements (Microsoft Business Central experience is a plus).
Standardize procurement workflows and establish internal controls.
Ensure compliance with U.S. trade, import/export, and safety regulations.
Create reporting dashboards, process controls, and workflows to reduce dependency on informal or person-dependent systems.
Lead initiatives such as supply chain digitization, vendor consolidation, and logistics optimization.
Develop the Supply Chain Department through company growth, including buyers, planning, inventory, and logistics support.