Supply Chain Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

D-Ash Industrials is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead logistics, purchasing, inventory planning, and supplier performance for our chemical manufacturing operations in Warren, Ohio. This on-site leadership role is responsible for building a reliable, cost-effective supply chain that supports safe production and continued business growth.

The Supply Chain Manager will oversee the flow of raw materials, packaging, finished goods, and related services from supplier through delivery. The successful candidate will partner closely with production, quality, sales, finance, and site leadership to improve planning, strengthen supplier relationships, manage risk, and establish disciplined processes and performance metrics across the supply chain.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead end-to-end supply chain operations. Oversee purchasing, inbound and outbound logistics, inventory planning, warehousing coordination, and supplier performance for the Warren manufacturing site.
• Direct strategic purchasing. Develop sourcing strategies, negotiate commercial terms, issue and manage purchase orders, and ensure the timely availability of raw materials, packaging, equipment, and services.
• Strengthen supplier performance. Establish supplier expectations, scorecards, and regular business reviews focused on quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness, and risk.
• Optimize logistics and freight. Manage carriers, brokers, shipment schedules, freight costs, and delivery performance while supporting compliant transportation of chemical products and materials.
• Improve planning and inventory control. Translate sales and production requirements into purchasing and inventory plans that balance service levels, working capital, lead times, shelf life, and storage capacity.
• Partner with manufacturing. Coordinate with production, quality, R&D, and customer service to resolve material constraints, prioritize requirements, and maintain continuity of operations.
• Manage supply chain risk. Identify single-source, capacity, lead-time, transportation, and market risks; develop alternate sources, contingency plans, and appropriate inventory strategies.
• Drive cost and process improvement. Lead cost-reduction, freight optimization, supplier consolidation, standardization, and process-improvement initiatives without compromising quality, safety, or service.
• Build performance visibility. Develop and report key metrics such as supplier on-time delivery, purchase price variance, inventory turns, stockouts, freight cost, and schedule adherence.
• Maintain systems and data discipline . Ensure accurate item, supplier, lead-time, pricing, purchase order, and inventory data within ERP and related planning tools.
• Support compliance and responsible sourcing. Partner with EHS and Quality to maintain required supplier documentation and support applicable chemical, transportation, and customer requirements.
• Lead and develop the function. Establish clear priorities, standard work, accountability, and cross-functional communication for employees and partners supporting supply chain activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Five or more years of progressive experience in purchasing, logistics, materials management, planning, or broader supply chain operations.
• Experience supporting a chemical manufacturer, process manufacturer, or other regulated industrial environment strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations, inventory optimization, freight management, cost reduction, and service improvement.
• Working knowledge of ERP or MRP systems, purchasing controls, inventory transactions, and supply chain performance reporting.
• Strong analytical ability with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to translate data into operational decisions.
• Ability to work on-site in Warren, Ohio, with limited travel to suppliers, carriers, and other company locations as business needs require.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.