Supply Chain Manager
Wenzel Associates•Austin, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Wenzel is hiring an on-site Supply Chain Manager in Austin, Texas, to oversee procurement and inventory management across multiple areas of operations. The role involves communicating supply issues, tracking inventory, collaborating with group managers and vendors, and identifying continuous improvement opportunities to streamline processes and improve operational accuracy and efficiency. The manager will work with colleagues in the RF and microwave industry.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.
- At least 4 years of experience in supply chain management, with a track record of successfully optimizing supply chain operations.
- Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
- Proficiency in supply chain software and tools, such as ERP systems.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Effective communication and negotiation skills.
- Results-oriented mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Self-motivated, able to multitask, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize in high-pressure situations.
- Collaborative approach, logical thinking, and ability to tackle customer challenges.
- High ethical standards.
Responsibilities
- Develop supply chain planning and strategy to improve demand forecasting, inventory management, and supply chain mapping.
- Manage procurement and vendors, including supplier selection, competitive bidding, contract negotiation, cost optimization, and supplier relationship building.
- Identify, analyze, and mitigate supply chain risks through diversification and contingency planning.
- Collaborate with procurement, production, sales, and other cross-functional teams to align supply chain activities with business objectives.
- Monitor inventory levels and implement controls to minimize excess or obsolete stock.
- Analyze supply chain data and key performance indicators to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.
- Lead and mentor supply chain professionals by providing guidance, training, and support.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to supply chain and logistics.
- Optimize warehouse functions.
- Communicate supply issues and track inventory while collaborating with group managers and vendors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
