Sr. Manager Supply Chain

Our client is seeking a

hands-on Senior Manager, Supply Chain

to lead and optimize end-to-end supply chain operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role will oversee a

team of 4-5 employees

and will be responsible for driving execution across production planning, purchasing, inventory management, and warehouse operations.

The ideal candidate is a

player-coach leader

who thrives on being embedded with the team, improving processes on the floor, and ensuring operational excellence across the full supply chain lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Operations \& Execution

• Oversee daily supply chain operations including

production, purchasing, inventory control, production planning, and warehouse/shipping \& receiving

• Ensure materials availability to support production schedules and on-time customer delivery
• Partner closely with production to align

capacity, scheduling, and material flow

• Monitor and improve

inventory accuracy, turns, and overall working capital performance

Purchasing \& Supplier Management

• Manage procurement activities including

supplier selection, negotiation, and performance management

• Develop strong vendor relationships to ensure

cost, quality, and delivery targets

are consistently met

• Identify cost savings opportunities through strategic sourcing and continuous improvement initiatives

Production Control \& Planning

• Lead

production planning and scheduling activities

, ensuring alignment with demand forecasts and operational constraints

• Implement and improve

S\&OP / production control processes

to drive visibility and efficiency

• Coordinate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and finance

Warehouse \& Logistics

• Oversee

warehouse operations

, including receiving, storage, material handling, and shipping

• Ensure efficient inbound/outbound logistics and on-time shipments
• Drive improvements in

material flow, layout, and warehouse processes

Leadership \& Team Development

• Directly manage and develop a

team of 4-5 supply chain professionals

• Act as a

hands-on leader

, actively involved in day-to-day problem-solving and execution

• Coach, mentor, and build a high-performance, accountable team culture

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement

process improvements across procurement, production, and logistics

• Drive

lean manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives

• Track and report KPIs related to service, cost, and efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field
• 5\+ years of management experience

leading supply chain or operations teams

• Proven experience in an

industrial manufacturing environment

• Strong working knowledge of:

+ Production operations

+ Purchasing / procurement

+ Inventory management

+ Production planning / control

+ Warehouse and logistics operations

• Demonstrated

hands-on leadership style

with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset (Lean/Six Sigma preferred)

Preferred Experience

• Background in

industrial / heavy manufacturing environments

• Experience managing

end-to-end plant supply chain operations

• Exposure to

S\&OP and demand planning processes