Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Grand Rapids - Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Overview

Salary Range $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 Salary Position Type Full Time Job Shift 1st Shift Category Supply Chain

Description

What is the objective of the Supply Chain Supervisor role at Sur-Seal, and who is the ideal candidate?

Responsibilities will include the implementation and oversight of processes that drive production scheduling, inventory management, sourcing management, purchase order processing, negotiating with suppliers, tracking orders, and logistics management to support customer requirements while supporting quality assurance and the management team. The Supply Chain Supervisor will work with staff across departments to understand and forecast the needs of the business and make data-based purchase decisions to ensure customer deliverables. This role requires both a strategic and tactical view of the responsibilities, thinking on a broad level about the best way to manage the supply chain resources to maximize the value to Sur-Seal. This role will also be required to actively plan / procure select materials in support of the direct reports and will be responsible to cover paid time off of the team.

The Supply Chain Supervisor is a strategic-minded leader with excellent analytic abilities and negotiation skills. A critical thinker with a high degree of business acumen, this individual will also possess superior communication skills as well as a great deal of professionalism and emotional intelligence when dealing with individuals at all levels of an organization.

Essential Accountabilities of the Supply Chain Supervisor

• Develop effective forecast models based on industry trends, demand patterns, and direct customer input.
• Conduct monthly (customer supplied) / quarterly (internally calculated) forecast maintenance.
• Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy.
• Monitor and report on important changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies.
• Drive formal stocking agreements in concert with the business where appropriate.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications and Required Skills:

• 3-5 years of Supply Chain experience.
• Bachelor's degree, required. Business, Engineering, Materials or equivalent preferred.
• Sound knowledge of supply chain planning and procurement principles, theories, and processes.
• Expert negotiating skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced Excel experience preferred.
• ERP knowledge / experience