Supply Chain Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Must have manufacturing experience

Position Overview

The Supply Chain Assistant Manager is responsible for directing and monitoring daily logistics operations to ensure efficient material flow, timely delivery of materials to production, on-time customer shipments, and effective inventory management. This position supports the leadership of the Logistics team by monitoring key performance indicators, driving corrective actions, supporting team development, and ensuring operational excellence across warehouse, inventory, shipping, and receiving activities. The ideal candidate is analytical, hands-on, and capable of leading logistics operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining a strong focus on customer service, cost control, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Management & Control

• Ensure daily cycle counts are conducted accurately and inventory adjustments are completed as required.
• Monitor inventory accuracy for raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods inventories.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and perform root cause analysis to identify corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor inventory levels and Days on Hand (DOH) metrics to ensure inventory targets are achieved.
• Develop and implement action plans to prevent stock shortages, excess inventory, and inventory obsolescence.
• Support physical inventory activities and inventory reconciliation processes.

Material Flow & Production Support

• Monitor material movement from warehouse locations to production lines to ensure material availability requirements are achieved.
• Ensure on-time delivery (OTD) of materials to support uninterrupted production operations.
• Investigate material shortages, delayed deliveries, and logistics bottlenecks.
• Develop corrective actions for areas failing to meet established service level expectations.
• Collaborate with production, planning, and logistics personnel to ensure efficient material flow throughout the facility.

Logistics Operations Management

• Direct daily activities of logistics personnel and provide support to warehouse, shipping, receiving, and material handling functions.
• Monitor operational performance and escalate critical issues to management in a timely manner.
• Lead daily Logistics Team meetings and present accurate operational information during LPMS management reviews.
• Support departmental coverage and provide backup support for logistics team members when necessary.
• Participate in monthly logistics performance review meetings and management reporting activities.

Customer Shipments & Transportation

• Monitor customer on-time delivery performance and investigate delayed shipments.
• Identify root causes of delivery issues and implement corrective actions to improve shipment performance.
• Ensure transportation and shipping activities support customer requirements and business objectives.
• Monitor inventory levels of returnable containers and shipping assets to prevent shortages and disruptions.
• Support domestic and international shipping activities as required.

Team Development & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure logistics skills matrices are maintained, updated, and tracked for all team members.
• Support employee development, cross-training, and operational readiness initiatives.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on inventory accuracy, logistics efficiency, and material flow optimization.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing principles and problem-solving methodologies to improve operational performance.
• Support implementation of best practices throughout logistics and warehouse operations.

Performance Management & Reporting

• Monitor logistics KPIs and ensure performance targets are achieved.
• Generate and analyze inventory, logistics, and delivery performance reports.
• Track operational trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop corrective action plans for KPIs not meeting established targets.
• Support management with accurate data and operational analysis for decision-making purposes.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in logistics, warehouse operations, manufacturing, or supply chain coordination.
• Experience working within a production or manufacturing environment required.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience preferred.
• Experience supporting inventory control, shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations.
• Automotive manufacturing experience is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of inventory management and material flow processes.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar business systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data management skills.
• Experience with inventory reporting, KPI tracking, and operational analysis.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, logistics processes, and supply chain

fundamentals.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.