
Supply Chain Manager
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Job overview
ManpowerGroup is hiring a Supply Chain Manager. The Supply Chain Manager is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing procurement and inventory management functions, developing and executing procurement strategies for direct and indirect materials, negotiating strategic supplier agreements, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to implement best practices.
Key focus areas include Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement supply chain and sourcing best practices, Oversee daily operations related to receiving, warehousing, inventory, and shipping, and Implement and monitor inventory control procedures, including FIFO, cycle counts, and inventory reduction/addition controls.
Important skills include Procurement Strategies, Negotiation, Strategic Supplier Agreements, Collaboration, Supply Chain Best Practices, and Sourcing Best Practices. Preferred (not required): Epicor and JD Edwards.
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Full job description
The Supply Chain Manager is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing procurement and inventory management functions. Responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies for direct and indirect materials to optimize costs, quality, and delivery performance. The Supply Chain Manager will negotiate and establish strategic supplier agreements, focusing on metals, fabrications, and electromechanical products.
Additional responsibilities:
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement supply chain and sourcing best practices
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Oversee daily operations related to receiving, warehousing, inventory, and shipping.
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Implement and monitor inventory control procedures, including FIFO, cycle counts, and inventory reduction/addition controls
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Maintain physical condition and organization of warehouses, ensuring safety and cleanliness
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Coordinate efforts for outgoing shipments, both domestic and international
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Schedule and prioritize shipments based on production needs and inventory levels
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Resolve transportation-related issues, such as delays, damages, or discrepancies.
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement and inventory management processes.
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Leverage data analytics to improve freight efficiency and performance.
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Analyze freight spending and identify areas for improvement.
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Recruit, train, and develop a high-performance team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.
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Work closely with leadership to achieve financial objectives related to inventory levels and procurement costs.
Minimum Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or a related field; an advanced degree (MBA) is preferred.
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Minimum of 5 years of proven leadership experience in procurement, sourcing, and inventory management within a manufacturing environment.
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Experience working with ERP systems required, Epicor or JD Edwards preferred.
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High proficiency with inventory management, SIOP, lean manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement
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Experience in coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring timely delivery and receipt of goods.
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Ability to lead and collaborate through change
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Support team with development and growth
If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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