Supply Chain Manager

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc•Austin, TX

About The Position

Lutron is seeking a dynamic, results-driven Supply Chain Manager to lead its Austin Supply Chain team and drive end-to-end materials management excellence. The role is responsible for ensuring materials are available when needed to support production, meet customer demand, and deliver a strong customer experience. The manager will lead strategies and initiatives to meet or exceed Ketra’s Fill Rate (FR) and Execution to Demand (ETD) targets, improve operational efficiency, optimize inventory, and strengthen supply chain performance. The position oversees the full scope of materials management, including supply chain design, SAP/ERP systems and planning parameters, production planning, procurement, receiving, warehousing, inventory control, logistics, trade compliance, and shipping. The manager will develop a high-performing team, advance continuous improvement, and support reliable, on-time delivery in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
12+ years of professional experience after completing academic studies in manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, materials, inventory control, or related operations.
5+ years of people leadership experience, including coaching, development, and performance management.
Strong working knowledge of SAP/ERP systems.
Experience supporting low-volume/high-mix and high-volume manufacturing environments.
Practical knowledge of production planning, purchasing, warehouse receiving and shipping, inventory control, and ERP-based planning systems.
Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated hands-on supply chain expertise, including material planning, procurement, inventory optimization, and logistics.
Authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring Lutron to sponsor a work visa now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

SAP proficiency.
Lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience; certification is a plus.
Professional certification such as APICS CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) or a relevant ERP/materials management certification.

Responsibilities

Identify and implement opportunities to improve supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, resolve material constraints, and enhance operational performance.
Establish departmental goals and objectives that strengthen teamwork, build technical capabilities, improve cross-functional collaboration, and support effective training, succession planning, and job coverage.
Ensure effective use of SAP/ERP systems, including planning parameters, material master data, and system-driven processes, to improve planning accuracy, inventory integrity, and supply chain execution.
Develop and execute lean inventory strategies that balance inventory investment, material availability, working capital, and production effectiveness while meeting inventory targets.
Establish, implement, and audit material planning, purchasing, warehousing, and logistics processes to ensure operational consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Develop, manage, and monitor annual capital and operating expense budgets for materials management, ensuring responsible resource allocation and cost control.
Develop and execute material planning strategies and tactical purchasing activities to ensure material availability, supply continuity, and support for production and customer demand.
Lead supply chain planning, purchasing, production scheduling, material prioritization, warehouse operations, inventory management, and logistics to meet or exceed Ketra’s FR and ETD targets.