Supply Chain Manager (CONTRACT)
3920 Westpoint Blvd. Winston-Salem, NC 27103 US
Job Description
Purpose:
We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to oversee the end-to-end supply chain operations, aligning with our strategy to enhance on-time delivery, optimize lead times, and drive process efficiencies. This role involves up to 15-20% travel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Supply Chain function, ensuring compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety policies.
- Implement Lean and Daily Management practices in line with Operations & Supply Chain policies to meet organizational goals.
- Oversee upstream and downstream supply chain design, execution, and performance, collaborating with the Regional Supply Chain Manager to standardize processes.
- Ensure customer satisfaction by managing the full product delivery cycle, from order placement to dispatch.
- Lead root cause analysis and problem resolution to maintain high On-Time Delivery (OTD) metrics.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring alignment with the Sourcing strategy and customer requirements.
- Conduct regular supplier order book reviews, identifying risks and collaborating with global sourcing for resolution.
- Manage inventory control, ensuring accuracy in inventory value, levels, and transactions.
- Approve supply chain design and system parameters to optimize inventory and meet targets.
- Oversee warehouse processes, focusing on material flow and stocktaking policies to improve inventory accuracy.
- Facilitate the Sales and Operations Planning (SiOP) process, leading capacity planning and master scheduling.
- Apply Lean tools such as value stream mapping, Kaizen, and SMED to analyze data, implement countermeasures, and train the team.
- Accountable for all supply chain metrics, including Customer OTD, Inventory accuracy, and cost management.
- Manage department costs, including labor, overheads, and freight, ensuring alignment with the MPS and budget.
- Lead, coach, and develop the supply chain team, fostering growth and career development.
- Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
- Strong experience in manufacturing supply chain management and Lean methodology.
- Proficiency in data analysis and ERP systems.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- APICS certification preferred.
- Stronger Together: Collaboration, diversity, and teamwork are essential for high performance.
- Always Innovating: We embrace continuous improvement and Lean thinking to stay ahead.
- Trusted Partner: Customer-focused, ethical, and responsible in all our operations.
Meet Your Recruiter
Leah O'Neal
Leah O’Neal is a Direct Hire Recruiter and Executive Placement Specialist with The Resource. Leah has always enjoyed working with people, even going back to her days at UVA when she was a part-time waitress while studying for her Bachelor’s degree. Leah previously worked as a paralegal, helping people in a different sense. As a Direct Hire recruiter she feels she can have a more positive impact on people’s lives, and enjoy the satisfaction of helping someone who is not happy with their current role, or still looking for that perfect fit! Leah knows there is nothing quite as satisfying as landing your dream job with a company that feels like a second home. When she's not working, Leah enjoys spending time with her family and animals, painting or writing, taking a road trip to some exciting new place, or continuing on her journey to a second-degree black belt (she's currently a first-degree black belt). Interested in making a career move? Connect with Leah today!
