Supply Chain Manager

Klinger Gpi•Lubbock, TX

17h•Onsite

About The Position

KLINGER GPI was established through the 2020 acquisition of West Texas based Gasket & Packings, Inc., and the 2023 merger with KLINGER's gasket manufacturing facility located in Houston, Texas. KLINGER GPI is well positioned to provide industrial facilities with a comprehensive range of fluid sealing products and services, through our 3 physical Texas locations. KLINGER GPI manufactures and supplies a comprehensive range of fluid sealing and control products; including static and dynamic sealing products, valves, instrumentations, expansion joints and hoses, fasteners, hydraulic bolt tightening equipment and supplementary MRO products. In addition, our accredited in-house and mobile facilities provide tool calibration and equipment repair services to suit any calibration schedule requirements. As Supply Chain Manager, you’ll deliver strategic impact by ensuring the Supply Chain supports manufacturing and distribution with the right materials at the right time. This role exists to drive outcomes across Purchasing, Procurement, Inventory, and supplier performance while protecting service levels and cost targets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years progressive experience in supply chain, purchasing/procurement, or inventory management in manufacturing/distribution
Management experience with strong communication, organization, and negotiation skills
Must be able to pass an initial drug screening and random screenings.
Must be able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

Lead and shape sourcing strategies, contract negotiations, and vendor performance programs (domestic and international)
Direct demand planning, forecasting, and inventory optimization to reduce risk and working capital
Partner with Operations and cross-functional leaders to align supply plans to production and customer commitments
Establish clear metrics, reporting, and continuous-improvement actions across the supply network
Review inventory levels, open purchase orders, supplier commitments, and material availability to ensure manufacturing and customer requirements are being met across all company locations.
Identify potential shortages, delays, or inventory concerns and work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues before they impact operations.
Collaborate with sales, operations, manufacturing, warehouse, and finance teams to align purchasing activities with production schedules and customer demand.
Communicate with domestic and international suppliers, negotiate pricing and delivery schedules, monitor supplier performance, and ensure critical materials arrive on time.
Analyze inventory data, forecast demand, review purchasing trends, and identify opportunities to improve inventory turns, reduce costs, and increase supply chain efficiency.
Review key supply chain metrics, address outstanding procurement issues, and establish priorities to ensure customer commitments and operational objectives remain on track.