Supply Chain Manager

The Supply Chain Manager is vital in providing great service to our customers and delivering our high-quality products. The person hired for this position will manage a small team that consists of purchasing, scheduling, and order intake. The primary function of this position will be to lead, manage, and problem-solve in the functional areas pertaining to materials planning and purchasing, production scheduling, and shipping and receiving oversight.

WHY GRIP-TITE MANUFACTURING CO.?

Grip-Tite Manufacturing Co. offers a flexible environment, competitive benefits, and a culture that promotes growth, along with celebrating success. Here at Grip-Tite we realize that our greatest asset remains our employees, and we are committed to developing and promoting our talented individuals to support our future leadership needs.

Grip-Tite is 103 years young, and we are proud to say that all our products are made with American steel in the USA.

Focus

• Manages functional areas effectively that would include demand planning, supply planning, scheduling, materials management, inventory forecasting, and reporting through ERP.
• Leads the development and alignment of sourcing strategies and supplier network capabilities to achieve business objectives. Determines and maintains desired stocking levels (avoids stock-out and overstock)
• Effectively oversees the coordination of inbound and outbound movement of materials.
• Assesses departmental processes and procedures and strives to continually improve each functional area.
• Selects, maintains, and manages a supplier base that is financially sounds, technically competent and strategically aligned, including supplier standards and measurements.
• Ensures prompt communication with key personnel regarding any major shifts in marketplace activity that may positively or negatively impact the organization.
• Ensures accuracy and timeliness of data entry into ERP, resolves order issues, as necessary.
• Ensures collaboration and teamwork and actively engages with staff routinely.
• Manages inventory and ensures company goals are met regarding inventory turns.
• Responsible for managing and evaluating the performance of personnel.
• Develops, implements, and monitors department goals.
• Provides leadership by being actively engaged in work teams or other committees as needed to strive for operational excellence.
• Ensures departmental safety and training as well as overall motivation and effectiveness.

Skills & Experience

• Must possess at least 5 years of applicable experience related to supply chain, continuous improvement, and/or project management.
• Supply management and scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with end-to-end supply chain process.
• Ability to understand customers business needs and may be engaged with customers to ensure satisfaction.
• Strong aptitude in process improvement and problem solving.
• Demonstrates urgency and takes responsibility for addressing critical roadblocks to achieving goals.
• Strong computer skills with experience in MS Office, ERP, and reporting systems.
• Must have experience in being accountable to achieve departmental measures and metrics.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in related field from a four-year college or university (preferred). Will accept proven applicable experience in lieu of four-year degree.
• ISM or CPSM or other supply chain certification desired.

Work Environment

• Must uphold the Grip-Tite Manufacturing Co. Core Values
• Team player
• Business professional
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Organized
• Must be able to adapt to change and meet deadlines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be expected to work inside a manufacturing environment with regular exposure to changing temperatures (hot, cold, humid), moving mechanical parts, dust, fumes, chemicals, and loud noises.

Compensation

• Competitive compensation based on applicable experience.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match and 4 weeks of paid time off.
• Energetic and transparent work environment and great company culture. Driven, motivated, and talented support team.

Pre-employment Testing

External hiring into this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Grip-Tite Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.