Supply Chain Strategy Manager

A global industrial manufacturer serving steel, refractory, foundry, glass, cement, lime, mining, aluminum, copper and other high-temperature process industries is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Strategy Manager . This role leads network optimization, distribution strategy, warehousing analysis and long-range supply chain planning. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Supply Chain Strategy Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain Excellence Manager, Network Design Manager, Supply Chain Optimization Manager, or Industrial Engineer looking to lead strategic supply chain initiatives across North America. Why This Opportunity: High-visibility role supporting strategic North American operations. Opportunity to influence supply chain performance across complex industrial manufacturing environments. Cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, procurement, operations, logistics and commercial leadership. Long-term career growth within a global organization. What You'll Do: Lead initiatives that improve safety, customer service, OTIF, inventory performance, cost and operational efficiency. Partner with manufacturing, production, procurement, logistics, customer service and commercial teams. Utilize SAP/ERP, MRP, Power BI, Excel and planning tools to support decision making. Drive continuous improvement using KPIs including OTIF, working capital, inventory turns, forecast accuracy, freight cost and service levels. Develop network models, optimize warehouse footprints, evaluate sourcing alternatives and support executive S&OP/IBP decisions through analytics. Preferred Background: 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Strategy, Network Design, Supply Chain Excellence, Logistics Optimization, Industrial Engineering, Distribution Strategy, or Supply Chain Analytics. Experience leading network optimization, warehouse footprint analysis, sourcing strategy, transportation optimization, or end-to-end supply chain improvement initiatives. Strong analytical experience using Power BI, SAP, Excel, ERP systems, modeling tools, and business intelligence platforms. Experience presenting recommendations to executive leadership and influencing cross-functional decision making. Experience supporting S&OP, IBP, long-range planning, or supply chain transformation initiatives. Experience within refractory, steel, metals, foundry, mining, glass, cement, lime, industrial minerals or heavy industrial manufacturing. Knowledge of products including refractory brick, monolithic refractories, castables, gunning mixes, ramming mixes, mortars, alumina, tabular alumina, calcined alumina, magnesia, dolomite, zircon, silicon carbide, graphite and ceramic materials. Exposure to carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, specialty metals, aluminum, copper, nickel, titanium, cast iron or ductile iron manufacturing. Understanding of blast furnaces, basic oxygen furnaces, electric arc furnaces, continuous casting, rolling mills, heat treating, forging, kilns, calcining, sintering and mineral processing. Strong analytical, leadership and communication skills. Base salary up to $150,000. 401(k), PTO and career advancement. If you have built your career supporting complex industrial manufacturing and are looking to make a measurable impact across a sophisticated North American supply chain, we encourage you to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Davalyn Corporation