Highlights
Our client, a well-established manufacturing company serving the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets, is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead all aspects of supply chain operations. Partner with site leadership and cross-functional teams to improve operational performance, material availability, inventory management, and customer satisfaction.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Appleton, WI |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 20 to 49 employees |
| Year Founded | 1992 |
| Website | http://thepanthergrp.com |
Description
Our client, a well-established manufacturing company serving the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets, is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead all aspects of supply chain operations.
This is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced supply chain professional with a strong background in electronics manufacturing, procurement, and supplier management.
Responsibilities
This is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced supply chain professional with a strong background in electronics manufacturing, procurement, and supplier management.
Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of site-level supply chain operations, including procurement, sourcing, supplier management, materials planning, and inventory management.
- Develop and execute supply chain strategies that support operational objectives, cost management, quality, and delivery performance.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of procurement professionals, establishing a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee procurement activities and ensure the timely availability of materials, equipment, and services to support manufacturing operations.
- Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships, leading supplier selection, evaluation, negotiations, and performance management.
- Drive cost-reduction initiatives, purchasing efficiencies, and continuous improvement throughout the supply chain function.
- Partner with site leadership and cross-functional teams to improve operational performance, material availability, inventory management, and customer satisfaction.
- Establish and monitor key supply chain performance metrics, communicating results and improvement initiatives to business leadership.
- Support the development and implementation of supply chain systems, processes, and best practices, including ERP/MRP utilization and data-driven decision-making.
- Oversee inventory management and work collaboratively with internal teams responsible for materials, stockroom, shipping, and receiving operations.
- Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance, reduce risk, optimize inventory, and strengthen overall supply chain effectiveness.
- Collaborate with other business units and supply chain leaders to drive consistency, efficiencies, and best practices across the organization.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline required.
- Minimum of 710 years of progressive supply chain management experience, including leadership responsibility within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience leading and developing a high-performing procurement or supply chain team.
- Aerospace and defense manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with electronics manufacturing and electronic component procurement highly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, procurement, materials management, and inventory control.
- Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems, supply chain processes, and data analysis. Advanced Excel skills and the ability to work across multiple data sources are important.
- Experience with quality systems, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization.
- Demonstrated ability to identify operational challenges, implement solutions, and drive measurable improvements.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop talent, establish accountability, and build effective working relationships.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment where priorities and production requirements can change quickly.
- APICS or ISM certification preferred.
- MBA or master's degree preferred.
About Company
The Panther Group is minority owned and certified, making diversity, equity and inclusion core components of our mission.
With our commitment to respecting and empowering our employees as individuals, diversity is a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
The Panther Group has a proven track record of connecting quality talent with the right position. We believe in a hands-on approach, with a focus on building lasting relationships with our Employees and our Clients. Our Employees find flexibility and growth to reach their career goals.
The Panther Group celebrates 25 years of recruitment and workforce solutions expertise.