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Supply Chain Manager (Manufacturing)

NR Consulting LLC

Knoxville, TN

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SKILLS
APICS Certification, Administrative Skills, Auditing, Benchmarking, Bill of Materials (BOM), Cargo/Freight, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Coaching, Communication Skills, Contingency Plans, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Dental Insurance, Develop and Maintain Customers, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electronics, Expense Reports, Financial Analysis, Health Maintenance, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Bill of Materials (mBOM), Manufacturing Management, Materials Planning, Microsoft Office, Needs Assessment, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Physical Inventory, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Procurement Planning, Production Control, Quality Control, Quality Metrics, Retirement Plan, Risk Management, Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma Green Belt, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Strategic Planning, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Team Lead/Manager, Textile Industry, Thin Layer Chromatography, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Warehousing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Knoxville, TN
POSTED
11 days ago
Title - Supply Chain Manager (Manufacturing)
Location – Knoxville, TN
Duration – Fulltime
 
Occasional overnight travel may be required including internationally. Total required travel is less than 10%.
 
Job Description:
Company is looking for a strategic Supply Chain Manager to oversee our production-driven supply operations. You will function as the “owner” of strategic initiatives, managing day-to-day activities while ensuring our supply chain remains agile and accurate. This role requires a leader who excels in complex equipment manufacturing, balances technical aptitude with proactive risk management, and lives by our global purpose and values.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Operational Leadership: Manage all day-to-day sourcing, purchasing, planning, and shipping. Ensure timely material master planning and distribution of the schedule.
  • ERP System Mastery (IFS): Serve as the IFS Key User for SCM. Oversee the effectiveness of the entire system, including part master data, purchase pricing, and lead-time accuracy.
  • Vendor Performance: Manage relationships with suppliers, conducting regular audits to ensure quality standards and lead-time reliability.
  • Risk Mitigation: Develop contingency plans for supply disruptions, including identifying alternative sources for critical manufacturing components.
  • Cost Management: Track and report on Total Landed Cost (TLC) and manufacturing variances to maintain healthy profit margins.
  • Inventory & Warehouse Management: Maintain inventory integrity, including shelf life and revision control. Co-own cycle counting and annual physical inventory results.
  • Performance & Reporting: Publish monthly reports on material expense projections and KPIs. Proactively initiate corrective actions for quality, delivery, and cost variances.
  • Process Improvement: Lead Lean and Kaizen projects. Create work instructions and policies to continuously improve and align processes with the Global Skill Group Team.
 
Leadership & Team Management
  • Direct Supervision: Lead and motivate reports by setting clear objectives, identifying training needs, and conducting bi-weekly 1:1s and annual reviews.
  • Accountability: Hold all direct reports to high standards of integrity and accuracy. Administer coaching and corrective action when appropriate.
  • Influence: Effectively engage others to achieve results even in the absence of authority, communicating professionally across all levels of the organization and global partners.
 
Requirements & Qualifications
  • Education: BS Degree in Supply Chain Management or other relevant discipline
  • Experience: 5+ years in a manufacturing-specific supply chain leadership role (e.g., Automotive, Electronics, or Industrial Goods).
  • Soft Skills: Strong organizational skills with the ability to lead effectively under stress. A "lead by example" mentality regarding company values and USTER standards.
  • Communication: Highly effective at interfacing with global stakeholders and navigating negotiation/problem-solving with third-party vendors.
  • Technical Proficiency: Expert-level skills in ERP (IFS preferred) and MS Office. Ability to analyze complex financial and performance data.
  • Knowledge: Deep understanding of manufacturing workflows, bill of materials (BOM) management, and international freight (Incoterms).
  • Certifications: APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt is highly desirable.
 
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
 
Who We Are
  • Founded in 1875, We are a global provider of quality control equipment for the textile industry in which we are regarded as the benchmark for quality.
  • Our team has delivered locally developed innovations to customers around the globe for the last 50 years.
  • Our instruments play a role in the manufacture of nearly every cotton textile product produced on the planet.
Supervising: 5 years (Preferred)
Manufacturing Supply Chain: 4 years (Preferred)
Purchasing and inventory control: 5 years (Preferred)

About the Company

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NR Consulting LLC