Supply Chain Manager

Olympic Steel•Powder Springs, GA

9d•$100,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Olympic Steel is seeking a Supply Chain Manager for its Buford, GA fabrication facility. This role is crucial for leading purchasing and materials management processes to maximize competitive position and return on assets. The manager will oversee daily purchasing activities, develop strategic plans aligned with sales, marketing, and quality requirements, and ensure customer needs are met. This includes developing and implementing inventory plans and budgets, collaborating with other departments and external contacts, and defining material acquisition and inventory management objectives. The position also involves product and supplier planning, communicating best practices with supply chain peers, coordinating strategy and execution across departments, and acting as a knowledge resource for supply chain matters. The role is responsible for all quoting and selection activities, managing the Logistics Coordinator to meet freight needs, creating and executing the supply chain/purchasing/inventory strategy, and managing overall spend within budget. Additionally, the manager will develop and implement standard operating procedures, work instructions, and maintain system documents, with a strong understanding of ERP systems.

Requirements

4 yr Degree in Business, Engineering, or Purchasing from an Accredited University
5+ years of related experience, preferably with Supervisory experience
Experience in the metal fabrication or related industry (Burning, press brakes, Machining, orbital Welding)
5+ years of Purchasing Experience (Metals)
Skilled in inventory management
Understanding of Logistics and Transportation Management
Knowledge and/or Skills of Lean Six Sigma tools (DMAIC)
Knowledge of basic computer applications, notably Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Knowledge of computerized document control
Ability to problem solve and organize large amounts of data
Skilled in customer service and communication
Skilled in various ERP systems, understanding at a high level how they work

Nice To Haves

Business Acumen and Strong Leadership Potential
MBA is a plus
Large OEM experience in Purchasing or Supplier Management/Supply Chain
Experience in the Manufacturing Environment
Self-starter with the ability to think strategically and see the big picture

Responsibilities

Leads the crucial processes of purchasing and materials management by maximizing the competitive position and the return on assets
Manages the day-to-day activities of the purchasing function
Develops short and long-term plans that support the Sales, Marketing, and Quality requirements of the division
Ensures that specific customer requirements are achieved
Develops and implements inventory plans and budgets and conducts business and necessary with other departments, divisions, and external contacts
Defines material acquisition, in inventory management objectives and develops product and supplier planning
Communicates with Company Supply Chain Peers to identify and implement best practices
Coordinate with various departments on strategy and execution
Acts as a training resource to other departments for Supply Chain Knowledge
Responsible for all quoting and selection activities
Manage the Logistics Coordinator to ensure adequate freight needs are met
Will create and execute on the Supply Chain/Purchasing/Inventory Strategy
Responsible for effective management of overall spend in line with budgets
Develop and implement standard operating procedures and work instructions and maintain system documents
Development and Creation of Standard Processes and Procedures
Management of Purchasing, Inventory, and Logistics
Ability to create and maintain a Supply Chain Strategy
Reporting of specific Metrics on a normal cadence
Able to contribute as part of the facility Leadership team
Ability to work in a fast-paced growth environment
Working manager
Ability to build relationships
Follow up and Follow through