Supply Chain Manager

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Location: On Site - Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Salary: DOE. Competitive Base + Bonus & Full Benefits

Skills: Raw Materials, Material Flow Optimization, EHS, 3PL, Import/Export, ERP, JD Edwards, JDE, Inbound Logistics, Material Planning, Leadership

About the Manufacturing Company / The Opportunity:

Join an industry leader in the manufacturing sector, where operational excellence and supply chain innovation are essential to supporting complex, high-volume production environments. Our client offers the opportunity to drive end-to-end inbound supply chain activities as part of the site management team, leading material flow, warehouse operations, and logistics strategy to optimize safety, efficiency, and inventory performance. This is an impactful leadership role for a proven supply chain manager committed to continuous improvement and building high-performing, accountable teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and organize all inbound supply chain activities, including material planning, warehouse operations, shipping, receiving, and inventory accuracy.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve material flows for raw materials, work in process, and finished goods to optimize production and reduce waste.
• Ensure all warehouse and material handling processes are carried out with strict safety standards, discipline, and operational efficiency.
• Execute raw material strategies to meet production needs, balancing inventory availability with working capital efficiency.
• Leverage ERP and logistics systems (such as JDE, SAP, WMS) to advance accuracy, automation, traceability, and throughput.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Production, Quality, Finance, and Logistics to align objectives and resolve issues.
• Develop, lead, and coach a diverse team covering scheduling, material planning, shipping, receiving, and warehouse management.
• Drive continuous improvement through lean leadership, workshop facilitation, and data-driven problem solving.
• Monitor and manage KPIs related to inventory accuracy, OTIF, warehouse productivity, lead time, and working capital.
• Contribute strategic input to site management on logistics investments, automation, and operational priorities.

Must-Have Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, operations management, engineering, business, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5–8+ years of experience in supply chain, inbound logistics, warehouse management, or materials management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing supply chain processes including inbound logistics, inventory control, warehouse operations, lean principles, and material planning.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (JD Edwards/JDE, SAP, WMS) and advanced Excel/data analysis for inventory and performance management.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing teams with clear accountability and operational standards.
• Practical, hands-on approach; results-driven, analytical mindset, and comfortable working on the shop floor.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with automation technologies, EGVs, or advanced warehouse management solutions.
• Background in implementing lean methodologies and leading improvement workshops.
• Knowledge of 3PL partnerships and import/export logistics.
• Familiarity with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) best practices in logistics and warehousing.
• Ability to deliver strategic input for warehouse layout design and logistics capital investments.