Supply Chain Manager

About the Job

Now Hiring: Supply Chain Manager

Location : Houston, TX 77064

Pay: $118k

Schedule : Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM

Employment Type : Full-Time, Direct-Hire

Openwork is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager for a manufacturing operation in Houston, TX 77064.The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading purchasing, strategic sourcing, supplier management, inventory control, receiving, shipping, and materials planning activities to support customer delivery, operational efficiency, and profitability.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead all purchasing, sourcing, inventory control, receiving, and shipping activities.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that improve cost, quality, lead time, and supply continuity.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, contracts, lead times, stocking agreements, and commercial terms.
• Manage supplier performance through scorecards, business reviews, and corrective actions.
• Ensure disciplined execution of purchasing processes, including RFQs, purchase orders, supplier follow-up, and shortage management.
• Lead the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SOP) process to align demand, supply, capacity, and inventory strategies.
• Own inventory accuracy, cycle count programs, physical inventories, and inventory optimization initiatives.
• Monitor inventory levels, excess inventory, obsolete inventory, and working capital performance.
• Drive cost reduction, supplier development, and purchase price variance (PPV) improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Production Control to ensure material availability supports production schedules and customer commitments.
• Develop, coach, and lead purchasing, inventory, receiving, and shipping personnel.
• Lead and demonstrate safety culture and initiatives within purchasing and inventory teams.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on ERP utilization, material flow, inventory management, and supply chain performance.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of supply chain, purchasing, sourcing, materials, or inventory management.
• experience within a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of leadership experience.
• Strong ERP/MRP knowledge; Epicor experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing.
• Experience with inventory management, cycle counting, and warehouse operations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience in a high-mix, make-to-order, or vertically integrated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience using AI assisted tools within supply chain or materials projects or management is a plus.
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, Lean, or Six Sigma certifications are a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of supply chain management principles and manufacturing operations.
• Strong ERP/MRP systems knowledge; Epicor experience strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to convert data into actionable business decisions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, Power Query, Lookups, and reporting.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management capabilities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive accountability.
• Strong understanding of inventory control methodologies, forecasting, replenishment, and production support.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to manage both strategic initiatives and daily operational execution.

Work Environment:

• The work performed is conducted in a climate-controlled facility with moderate noise levels.
• that are within OSHA limits.
• Must be able to lift 25 - 50 lbs.
• Must be able to walk, talk, sit, stand, and communicate verbally continuously throughout an 8 hour period.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO/Vacation

Ready to Build Your Next Opportunity?

If you have 7 years of Supply Chain/Purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment and a Bachelors Degree we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today for this Supply Chain Manager opportunity in Houston, TX 77064.

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