Supply Chain Manager - Brands

Job Description

Job Description

Lornamead is seeking a Supply Chain Manager – Brands to lead end-to-end planning, procurement, supplier coordination, and delivery for branded products manufactured by third-party partners.

Position Summary

This role partners across internal functions and external suppliers to maintain product availability, optimize inventory, control costs, support new-product development, and deliver against departmental and company performance goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end supply chain for branded products, including material planning, component purchase orders, finished goods work orders, contract manufacturing, transportation, and delivery to third-party warehouse partners.
• Develop and execute material-planning strategies that support a continuous supply of branded finished goods.
• Analyze demand, supply, inventory, and material requirements, and maintain clear reporting on risks and performance.
• Manage branded-product inventory to meet departmental and company KPIs.
• Develop and execute cross-functional action plans for procurement, manufacturing, and customer delivery in a fast-paced environment.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, Customer Service, Finance, Sales, Marketing, R&D, and other business partners to support S&OP and new-product development.
• Build strategic supplier relationships that improve material availability, quality compliance, cost competitiveness, and delivery performance.
• Monitor supplier performance and coordinate corrective actions when expectations are not met.
• Participate in contract negotiations and cost-saving initiatives.
• Make timely decisions aligned with departmental metrics and organizational financial goals.

Leadership Characteristics

The Supply Chain Manager – Brands is assertive, proactive, self-motivated, highly organized, and an effective communicator who can drive follow-through across internal teams and external suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience in supply planning, procurement, purchasing, or a related supply-chain function.
• Proficiency with ERP or other business systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment spanning manufacturing, finance, accounting, and other business functions.

• Experience working with suppliers in a global supply-chain environment.
• Experience managing third-party contract manufacturers.
• Experience supporting S&OP and new-product development.

About Lornamead Products

Lornamead is a diversified manufacturer and marketer of specialty oral care and personal care products with a portfolio of several iconic heritage brands, including Yardley London , Finesse , Aqua Net , and Lypsyl . The Company is the leading supplier of private label oral care products to retailers across North America. Lornamead is headquartered in Tonawanda (Buffalo), New York. For more information, please visit