Supply Chain Manager
Job Summary
We are supporting a growing metal-mechanic manufacturing company in search of a
Supply Chain Manager to lead and optimize end-to-end operations. This role is
key to ensuring material availability, improving efficiency, reducing costs,
and strengthening vendor and logistics performance across multiple locations.
It’s a strategic position with strong cross-functional collaboration in a
fast-paced, expansion-driven environment.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain,
Materials Management, or related field.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of recent experience working
specifically with IRON-related materials.
- 10+ years of overall experience in supply chain.
- 5+ years in a managerial or leadership role.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance (IMMEX).
- Experience with SAP.
- Fluent in English and Spanish (spoken and written).
Knowledge
& Skills
- Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain
operations, including procurement, production planning, and vendor
management.
- Strong command of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and
best practices in logistics and inventory control.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a
data-driven mindset.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work
across functions and plants.
- APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) is a plus.
- Strong background in inventory optimization, supplier
coordination, and cost control.
- Experience leading Lean and continuous improvement
initiatives.
Core
Competencies
- Execution & Accountability: Tenaciously drives
for results; sets high goals and meets them.
- Analytical Thinking: Solves complex problems,
interprets data, and draws actionable conclusions.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal and written
communication skills.
- Continuous Improvement: Identifies process
inefficiencies and leads change initiatives.
- Customer Focus: Ensures commitments to customers are
met and exceeded.
- Strategic Direction: Anticipates business needs and
aligns material strategies accordingly.
- Leadership: Motivates, coaches, and empowers teams;
provides clear direction and feedback.
Key
Responsibilities
- Ensure material availability across all company
locations and address shortages proactively.
- Optimize inventory levels while maintaining
appropriate safety stock and minimizing cost.
- Lead Lean and continuous improvement projects within
the supply chain and purchasing areas.
- Track and report key KPIs related to inventory
accuracy, on-time delivery, and freight optimization.
- Direct buyers and teams in vendor releases,
purchasing strategies, and sourcing terms.
- Coordinate closely with operations to ensure
production alignment and material readiness.
- Manage commodity capacity planning and scheduling
across multiple plants.
- Oversee SAP data integrity and materials setup for
new launches (working with Data Admin).
- Guide SAP Data Administrator on material master data,
forecasts, and purchase orders.
- Reduce freight costs through better supply strategies
and logistics collaboration.
- Ensure compliance with quality systems, audits, and
customer-specific requirements.
- When assigned direct reports, handle hiring,
performance reviews, and professional development.
What We
Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work in an international, innovative,
and growing company.
- Professional development and career advancement
support.
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
Equal
Opportunity Statement
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do
not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual
orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.