Supply Chain Manager

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

Fort Wayne, IN Area

ISC's manufacturing recruiting team is partnering with an established manufacturer seeking a hands-on Supply Chain Manager for its Indiana operation.

This hands-on role will help develop and strengthen the supply chain function, establish practical policies and procedures, and resolve inventory accuracy challenges. Success requires a leader who works closely with a highly engaged, collaborative executive team and plant personnel.

Supply Chain Manager - Key Responsibilities:

·  Develop and strengthen supply chain processes across purchasing, planning, inventory and materials flow.

·  Diagnose and correct inventory accuracy issues, including transactions, counts and controls.

·  Write, implement and reinforce policies, SOPs and consistent shop-floor procedures.

·  Manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms and ensure material availability.

·  Oversee a $20M-$25M materials budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.

·  Manage materials spending, supplier costs and opportunities for savings.

·  Lead and coach the supply chain team in close partnership with executive and plant leadership.

Supply Chain Manager - Must-Have Qualifications:

·  5+ years of progressive supply chain leadership in manufacturing.

·  Steel/commodity purchasing experience and knowledge of manufacturing materials and suppliers.

·  Proven experience developing a supply chain function and implementing new processes.

·  Ability to write, implement and enforce purchasing, inventory and operational policies/SOPs.

·  Demonstrated success correcting inventory accuracy problems and improving controls.

·  Hands-on procurement, production planning, inventory control and ERP/MRP experience.

·  Supplier negotiation, budget management, cost analysis and strong Excel/reporting skills.

Supply Chain Manager - Preferred Qualifications:

·  Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, business or related field, or equivalent experience.

·  Bilingual English/Spanish; APICS/ISM certification or Six Sigma experience.

Supply Chain Manager - Desired Profile:

·  Approachable, hands-on leader who builds trust on the manufacturing floor.

·  Confident people manager who coaches, sets expectations and holds the team accountable.

·  Collaborative leader who partners with engaged executives to address challenges and develop solutions.

·  Communicates openly, seeks input and builds consensus rather than operating independently.

·  Approachable, floor-engaged change leader who earns buy-in and follows through.

Supply Chain Manager – Compensation:

·  $80,000-$110,000 base salary + 10% performance-based bonus

How to Apply:

This is a confidential search. Qualified candidates are encouraged to contact Jennifer Hudson, Executive Recruiter, International Search Consultants, at jenniferh@iscjobs.com or 866-839-3503. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.