Supply Chain Manager - 1st Shift

MSI Express•Grand Prairie, TX

About The Position

The Supply Chain Manager oversees and optimizes end-to-end supply chain processes to improve service, inventory, and cost for customers. The role manages day-to-day customer service, production scheduling, procurement, storage, and inventory control for raw materials, ingredients, and finished goods. Responsibilities span customer and vendor management, short- and long-term material and production planning, and materials management. The position calls for strategic thinking, collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring the efficient, timely flow of materials and products. The manager develops and implements supply chain plans aligned with company goals, identifies cost savings and process improvements, and manages departmental projects and resources. The role oversees procurement and supplier relationships, production schedules and efficiency, logistics and distribution, inventory levels, and supply chain quality and technology. It also collaborates across departments and with external partners, leads and develops the supply chain team, manages supply chain risks, and ensures compliance with applicable food safety, quality, and supply chain regulations. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic plans for the supply chain that align with company goals and objectives.
Identify cost-saving opportunities, process improvements, and ways to enhance efficiency.
Maintain understanding of customer expectations for accuracy, quality, and timeliness, and implement methods to meet or exceed them.
Manage departmental project deliverables, resources, and projects to achieve goals and financial objectives.
Use internal and external experts to accomplish goals and deliver short- and long-term results that maintain credibility with core customers.
Oversee procurement of raw materials, ingredients, and packaging materials; support the account manager in negotiating supplier terms, contracts, and pricing.
Manage daily and weekly production schedules in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to meet demand forecasts.
Optimize production processes and resource utilization; analyze production yield, material usage and loss, and actual and theoretical run rates.
Improve planning processes to reduce changeovers, machine downtime, and downtime caused by raw-material or component shortages.
Manage transportation and distribution logistics to ensure on-time customer deliveries, and coordinate with logistics partners to optimize routes and reduce costs.
Implement inventory controls, maintain optimal stock levels, minimize excess inventory and stockouts, and reduce obsolescence, scrap, aged inventory, and inventory reserves.
Ensure quality control standards are maintained throughout the supply chain and work with quality teams to resolve issues.
Implement and leverage ERP systems and supply chain management software to improve visibility and streamline processes.
Collaborate with production, sales, finance, quality control, and other internal and external teams to align and coordinate activities.
Build relationships with suppliers and logistics providers and help develop customer, supplier, transportation, and logistics programs and policies with supply chain and plant leadership.
Provide daily, weekly, or monthly inventory and service reports to internal and external stakeholders and participate in monthly metrics reviews.
Lead and motivate the supply chain team, foster a collaborative and results-driven culture, and provide mentorship and professional development.
Identify and assess supply chain risks, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor market changes that may affect the supply chain.
Ensure compliance with regulations and standards governing food safety, quality, and supply chain practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.