Supply Chain Manager

Job Description

Job Description

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

Fort Wayne, IN Area

ISC's manufacturing recruiting team is partnering with an established manufacturer seeking a hands-on Supply Chain Manager for its Indiana operation.

This hands-on role will help develop and strengthen the supply chain function, establish practical policies and procedures, and resolve inventory accuracy challenges. Success requires a leader who works closely with a highly engaged, collaborative executive team and plant personnel.

 

Supply Chain Manager - Key Responsibilities:

· Develop and strengthen supply chain processes across purchasing, planning, inventory and materials flow.

· Diagnose and correct inventory accuracy issues, including transactions, counts and controls.

· Write, implement and reinforce policies, SOPs and consistent shop-floor procedures.

· Manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms and ensure material availability.

· Oversee a $20M-$25M materials budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.

· Manage materials spending, supplier costs and opportunities for savings.

· Lead and coach the supply chain team in close partnership with executive and plant leadership.

Supply Chain Manager - Must-Have Qualifications:

· 5+ years of progressive supply chain leadership in manufacturing.

· Steel/commodity purchasing experience and knowledge of manufacturing materials and suppliers.

· Proven experience developing a supply chain function and implementing new processes.

· Ability to write, implement and enforce purchasing, inventory and operational policies/SOPs.

· Demonstrated success correcting inventory accuracy problems and improving controls.

· Hands-on procurement, production planning, inventory control and ERP/MRP experience.

· Supplier negotiation, budget management, cost analysis and strong Excel/reporting skills.

 

Supply Chain Manager - Preferred Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, business or related field, or equivalent experience.

· Bilingual English/Spanish; APICS/ISM certification or Six Sigma experience.

Supply Chain Manager - Desired Profile:

· Approachable, hands-on leader who builds trust on the manufacturing floor.

· Confident people manager who coaches, sets expectations and holds the team accountable.

· Collaborative leader who partners with engaged executives to address challenges and develop solutions.

· Communicates openly, seeks input and builds consensus rather than operating independently.

· Approachable, floor-engaged change leader who earns buy-in and follows through.

 

Supply Chain Manager – Compensation:

· $80,000-$110,000 base salary + 10% performance-based bonus

 

How to Apply:

This is a confidential search. Qualified candidates are encouraged to contact Jennifer Hudson, Executive Recruiter, International Search Consultants, at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.