Group Leader - Supply Chain Management (SCM)

Group Leader - Supply Chain Management (SCM)

Location:

Fort Mill, SC, US, 29715

Job Requisition ID: 48126

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate global SCM activities across procurement, planning, inventory, logistics, and material availability.

• Guide and support your team, set clear priorities, and foster effective collaboration across functions and regions.

• Monitor supply chain performance and proactively address delivery, quality, cost, or capacity issues with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Support sourcing activities, negotiations, contract reviews, and supplier relationship management.

• Ensure material availability and on-time delivery for Aerospace programs and operations.

• Identify supply risks early and coordinate mitigation plans with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Track SCM KPIs, analyze performance, and prepare regular updates and recommendations on backlog, inventory, and delivery reliability.

• Contribute to cost reduction, inventory optimization, process standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Sales, and Program Management.

• Ensure compliance with company policies as well as customer, export-control, and aerospace requirements.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, planning, logistics, or a related area

• Practical experience using SAP for relevant supply chain processes

• Solid knowledge of material planning, procurement, inventory management, logistics, and SCM performance processes

• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills; business-level English required, additional languages are an advantage.

• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship

Our Offering

At Schaeffler, our success is driven by our employees. We value what you bring to our business, which is why we are committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that gives you and your family the care you need to lead healthy, productive lives. This includes amongst others the following:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Employees receive access to a range of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, ensuring their well-being and peace of mind.

• Generous retirement savings options: The company provides competitive 401(k) matching contributions (up to 6%), empowering employees to build a secure financial future.

• Professional development opportunities: The company invests in its employees' growth by offering skill development workshops, and ongoing learning and development programs. Through our Schaeffler Academy you will have access to a state-of-the-art and comprehensive learning and training offering.

• Wellness initiatives: Employees have access to wellness programs and resources aimed at promoting physical, mental, and emotional health, fostering a supportive and thriving work environment.

See all of our benefits at: Schaeffler Benefits (http://www.schaefflerbenefits.com/)

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

Information on our understanding of leadership can be found here: schaeffler.com/leadership .

www.schaeffler.com/careers

Your contact

Schaeffler Group USA Inc.

Jason Gould

Keywords: Managers; Team Leader (General); Full-Time; Not Applicable; Supply Chain Management;

Nearest Major Market: Charlotte

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina