Supply Chain Manager - 1st Shift

MSI Express•Grand Prairie, TX

About The Position

The Supply Chain Manager oversees and optimizes end-to-end supply chain processes to improve service, inventory, and cost for customers. The role manages day-to-day customer service, production scheduling, procurement, storage, and inventory control for raw materials, ingredients, and finished goods. Its scope includes customer and vendor management, short- and long-term material and production planning, and materials management. The Supply Chain Manager applies strategic thinking, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, and ensures the efficient and timely flow of materials and products. The position develops and implements supply chain plans aligned with business goals, identifies cost savings and process improvements, manages departmental projects and resources, and delivers short- and long-term results. It oversees procurement and supplier negotiations, production scheduling and efficiency, transportation and distribution, inventory levels and turns, supply chain quality, and technology integration. The role collaborates across departments and with external partners, leads and develops the supply chain team, manages supply chain risks, and ensures compliance with applicable food safety, quality, and supply chain regulations.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic plans for the supply chain that align with company goals and objectives.
Identify cost savings, process improvements, and opportunities to enhance efficiency.
Develop methods to meet or exceed customer expectations for accuracy, quality, and timeliness.
Manage departmental project deliverables, allocate resources, and oversee projects to meet goals and financial objectives.
Use internal and external experts to accomplish goals and deliver short- and long-term results.
Oversee procurement of raw materials, ingredients, and packaging materials.
Support the account manager in negotiating supplier terms, contracts, and pricing.
Manage daily and weekly production schedules, collaborating with stakeholders to meet demand forecasts.
Analyze production yield, material usage and loss, and actual and theoretical run rates to improve production scheduling.
Improve production planning to reduce changeovers, machine downtime, and downtime caused by material or component shortages.
Manage transportation and distribution to support on-time customer deliveries; coordinate with logistics partners to optimize routes and reduce costs.
Implement inventory controls, maintain optimal stock levels, prevent stockouts, and reduce excess inventory, obsolescence, scrap, aged inventory, and inventory reserves.
Maintain supply chain quality standards and collaborate with quality teams to resolve issues.
Implement and leverage ERP systems and supply chain management software to improve visibility and streamline processes.
Coordinate with production, sales, finance, quality control, and other internal and external stakeholders.
Build relationships with suppliers and logistics providers and help develop customer, supplier, transportation, and logistics programs and policies with supply chain and plant leadership.
Provide daily, weekly, and/or monthly inventory and service reports and participate in monthly metrics reviews.
Lead and motivate the supply chain team and provide mentorship and professional development opportunities.
Identify and assess supply chain risks, develop mitigation strategies, and respond to market changes affecting the supply chain.
Ensure compliance with regulations and standards governing food safety, quality, and supply chain practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.