Manager - Supply Chain

Manager – Supply Chain

Join Us at Creative Surfaces Inc.! Creative Surfaces Inc., a national leader in custom store fixtures, signage, and countertops for retail, automotive, and casino industries, is expanding our purchasing department in Sioux Falls, SD. We are seeking a Manager – Supply Chain to join our growing team. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in a growing company operation and contribute to delivering exceptional products to our local and nationwide clientele.

About Us With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Sioux Falls, SD, and Rapid City, SD, Creative Surfaces Inc. is known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

What We Offer Competitive Pay: There is a competitive salary wage depending on experience. Robust Benefits: Start accruing paid time off from Day 1, along with comprehensive insurance options and a 401(k) plan with company match. Collaboration : Being part of an industry leading team with opportunities for learning.

Key Responsibilities Negotiate strategic and transactional purchases with local, national, and international vendors. Optimize inventory levels with coordination of division heads, prevent supply shortage and overages Identify potential supply risks, mitigate and resolve disruptions in supply network Create purchase orders for products and services as required. Manage internal and external: warehousing, transportation and distribution networks ensuring on-time deliveries while monitoring cost. Lead and mentor a team of professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, training, safety and continuous improvement Manage supplier relations; perform annual Vendor Reviews, monitoring KPI while issuing Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCARs) as required Monitor and analyze key internal performance indicators (KPIs), VMI Reports and execute continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma principles such as Kaizen, 5S, Fishbone, 8D and 5 why root cause analysis.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications An entrepreneurial spirit with an attitude of ultimate accountability; Proven track record of successfully managing fluid deadlines and priorities in an ever-changing production and supply environment. Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience in supply chain, operations, business, procurement or related field, preferred; 2-3 Years Experience managing international vendors Previous experience purchasing electrical assemblies, components and interconnectors Ability to effectively manage relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders, customers and subcontractors. Proficient in Google Suites, Microsoft Word, Excel and Sage Business Works Excellent written and oral communication skills. Knowledge of general wood working products

Physical Demands The role of Manager – Supply Chain is moderately physical and requires candidates to meet the following bona fide requirements: Regularly required to talk or hear Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, walk upstairs, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with arms Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Ability to frequently lift and move up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lift and move up to 75 lbs. Capability to work in various physical positions, including sitting, standing, bending and crouching. Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Communications with all shifts will be required Manual dexterity required to operate computer and peripherals

How to Apply If you're ready to join a dynamic team and be part of an exciting new chapter at Creative Surfaces Inc., apply today! Please apply by submitting your resume via Indeed.com. Although we appreciate each application, only those being considered for the position will be contacted. No recruiters, phone calls, emails, or inquiries through LinkedIn, please. Creative Surfaces, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran or disability status, or other protected characteristics.