Manager, Supply Chain

Supply Chain Manager

H&V is a global leader in filtration and energy storage solutions. Our advanced materials are used in nearly every industry and touch every aspect of modern life. Wherever you work, live or travel, chances are an H&V solution is close by, contributing to a cleaner, healthier, more sustainable world. H&V serves the world from 13 strategically located facilities. Our footprint in the Americas, Europe and Asia lets us meet the unique requirements of global and regional customers efficiently, accurately and cost effectively, while capturing supply chain efficiencies. These advantages help make H&V a valuable partner and a true worldwide leader. Our success comes from our ability to adapt, our values and the people of H&V. We act with integrity, and we treat customers, partners and each other with dignity and respect. We live these values every day and could not have prospered for more than 200 years without them.

POSITION SUMMARY: Supply Chain Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end supply chain processes, including procurement, logistics, inventory management, and distribution, to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of goods and services. The Supply Chain Manager will play a critical role in optimizing supply chain operations, reducing costs, and improving performance across the entire supply chain network. Key to success is the ability to perform strategic planning, process optimization, supplier management, and risk mitigation to achieve operational excellence and meet business objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide safety leadership for supply chain operations, supported by Corporate Supply Chain.
• Provide leadership of the supply chain activities and people on the site, supported by the Corporate Supply Chain.
• Collaborate and partner with the Corporate Production Planning and Scheduling team.
• Develop and continuously improve the supply chain strategy for the site, including raw material availability for production, raw material and finished goods inventory levels, production planning, finished goods management, and inbound and outbound logistics including OTD to final customer.
• Ensure that raw materials, packaging supplies and finished products are available at the right time and in the right quantity.
• Ensure quality materials are delivered, received, stored, consumed, and shipped according to the current procedures.
• Ensure the inventory management process is implemented, and cycle counts are executed in accordance with established procedures.
• Manage logistics, including internal and external warehouse management, and report delivery dates to customers.
• Ensure the best quality/cost effective transportation inbound and outbound, domestic and international, working with the Corporate Supply Chain.
• Ensure that any variation in inventory levels is justified and approved by the Plant Manager and Finance before adjustments are made.
• Report on KPI's as defined by the Site Manager and Corporate Supply Chain. Including participation and preparing to present the daily on-time delivery (OTD) report at structured Tier meetings, to review machine status and address operational concerns.
• Lead daily operational reviews, and planned inbound/outbound shipments, and establish the day's priorities with Shipping, yard, and dock personnel.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in customer orders and shipping dates, partnering with Customer Service and Scheduling to make revisions as needed.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Customer Service on upcoming machine orders, packaging requirements, and raw material inventory levels.
• Direct yard and back-dock operations, including trips to reclaim supplies and other internal logistics needs.
• Monitor finished goods inventory at on-site and off-site warehouses, reallocating excess pallets before they age out to prevent overages.
• Manage warehouse staff, including weekly work schedules, call-off coverage, and staffing for open positions to support daily operations.
• Member for the NY Operations Leadership Team

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in production supply chain management, or a related field. Five to eight years prior procurement management or production industry experience required and/or a combination of education and experience.
• Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, including scheduling and attendance management.
• Knowledge of supply chain principles, best practices, and industry standards, including inventory management, procurement strategies, and transportation logistics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights and recommendations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Strategic thinking and planning abilities, with a focus on long-term vision, goal setting, and execution of supply chain strategies to achieve business objectives.
• Proficiency in supply chain management software and systems.
• Leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire, and develop a high-performing team to achieve supply chain goals and objectives.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines and changing priorities.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence in supply chain management practices, with a focus on driving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Competency in Oracle or other ERP system and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Tier/daily management meeting structures and Lean or visual management practices.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS & ENVIRONMENT:

While performing duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, talk, use hands to lift, carry, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Occasionally required to climb stairs, kneel or crouch, balance.

Pay Transparency Range: $120,000 - $145,000 USD Annually

Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.