Supply Chain Manager

Datwyler•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Supply Chain Manager oversees the end-to-end flow of materials and information from supplier acquisition through delivery of finished products across the Houston manufacturing site. The role leads purchasing, production control, scheduling, inventory management, shipping and receiving, and is a key member of the Site leadership team. It partners with Production, Quality, Maintenance, suppliers and Commercial teams to deliver high-quality products safely and efficiently. The position is accountable for production planning, supplier performance, inventory optimization, working capital management and on-time delivery. The ideal candidate brings strong people leadership and strategic supply chain management experience, along with a deep understanding of manufacturing operations. Experience leading planning, production control, purchasing and inventory management in machining, industrial manufacturing or engineered products is highly desirable. The successful candidate is data-driven and customer-focused, balancing cost, inventory and operational objectives while supporting business growth. Work is primarily in an office environment, with regular presence in manufacturing, warehouse and shipping operations. The role includes regular exposure to CNC machining, rubber molding, assembly, material handling, forklifts and other industrial equipment; appropriate personal protective equipment is required. Occasional travel to company facilities, supplier locations and/or off-site meetings is expected.

Requirements

Minimum 10+ years of people leadership experience managing planning, purchasing, inventory, logistics or supply chain teams.
Experience with ERP-based planning and inventory management processes; SAP experience is required.
Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, decision-making and analytical skills.
Demonstrated experience managing demand planning, production scheduling, inventory management, purchasing and supplier performance programs.
Strong understanding of material requirements planning (MRP), inventory control principles and manufacturing operations.
Experience developing and monitoring key performance indicators related to on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, supplier performance, working capital and service levels.
Ability to interpret operational and financial data to support decision-making.
Advanced knowledge of MS Office, including Excel.
Advanced knowledge of SAP and scheduling.
Experience with supplier management.
Fluent in English.

Nice To Haves

Experience in oil and gas, industrial manufacturing, engineered products, machining or related manufacturing environments.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field.

Responsibilities

Manage the planning, purchasing, inventory management, shipping and receiving teams, and establish processes and procedures for each area.
Own the site’s master production plan and demand fulfillment strategy; develop and monitor metrics and performance management systems for visibility, accountability, capacity alignment and performance.
Partner with Production, Quality and Commercial teams to align supply chain activities with operational requirements, customer commitments and business objectives.
Establish and execute inventory, purchasing and production planning strategies to optimize service levels, working capital and operational performance while ensuring supplier accountability.
Monitor supplier performance and implement best practices to improve service, quality, delivery and cost performance.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain performance, reduce cost and mitigate risk.
Support customer negotiations for strategic contracts and supply chain commitments.
Lead and mentor team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
Demonstrate safety and quality leadership through daily actions, visible shop-floor engagement and consistent reinforcement of operational standards.