Supply Chain Manager

Merit Manufacturing•Warren, MI

30d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Merit Manufacturing, we bring personal-care products to life, and our people make it happen. Across Research & Development, Quality, Production, and Operations, our teams turn ideas into products customers can trust. We take our work seriously and make room for fresh ideas, teamwork, and a little fun along the way. We’re constantly looking for better ways to solve problems, strengthen processes, and improve how we work. As our Supply Chain Manager, you’ll make a visible difference by purchasing the materials that keep production moving. From raw ingredients to packaging components, your work will help ensure every scheduled run has what it needs, when it needs it. If you enjoy connecting the details, solving supply challenges, and turning a plan into reliable results, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
At least five years of progressive manufacturing purchasing, material planning, or supply chain experience, including hands-on procurement and leadership responsibilities.
Experience using production schedules, bills of materials, inventory balances, and supplier lead times to plan purchases.
Strong negotiation, purchase-order management, supplier follow-up, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
Strong organization, attention to detail, and clear communication across departments.

Nice To Haves

Personal-care contract manufacturing.
CIN7 Core.
ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification.

Responsibilities

Own purchasing and material planning to ensure scheduled production runs have the required raw materials and packaging components.
Coordinate supplier performance, inventory, and logistics to support reliable production and customer delivery.
Review production schedules, bills of materials, customer orders, and available inventory to determine purchasing needs.
Purchase raw materials and packaging components, verifying specifications, quantities, pricing, and required delivery dates.
Manage purchase orders, confirm supplier commitments, and follow up to ensure materials arrive on time.
Identify shortages early, expedite delayed orders, and coordinate recovery plans with Production, Warehouse, and Quality.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, minimum order quantities, and freight arrangements within approved authority.
Strengthen inventory accuracy and maintain appropriate stock levels while reducing excess, obsolete, and expiring materials.
Coordinate materials for new products and support approved quality controls and lot traceability.
Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory information in the company’s ERP system.
Coach assigned team members and track material readiness, supplier delivery, purchasing accuracy, and verified cost savings.