Supply Chain Manager

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Supply Chain Manager – Strategic Leadership in Purchasing, Logistics & Inventory Management

Location: One of La Porte, IN, Houston, TX, or Nephi, UT

Reports To: VP of Operations & Supply Chain

The Opportunity

This isn’t just a purchasing or logistics job — it’s a chance to own the entire supply chain for a market-leading fluid conveyance company. You’ll have direct influence over purchasing, supplier partnerships, freight strategy, inventory planning, and inventory management—with the authority to make changes that drive profitability, improve customer service, and strengthen operational performance.

Our business blends manufacturing, machining, and distribution — meaning you’ll work in a fast-moving environment where precision, speed, and cost control are equally critical.

What You’ll Lead

Purchasing & Supplier Partnerships

• Build and execute global sourcing strategies for hose, fittings, adapters, and related components.
• Negotiate supplier agreements that improve pricing, terms, and supply reliability.
• Elevate supplier performance through clear KPIs and collaborative improvement initiatives.

Inventory Strategy & Management

• Take full ownership of inventory health—balancing service levels, working capital, and turns.
• Leverage ERP and Power BI - driven forecasting and planning tools to prevent stockouts and reduce excess.
• Oversee cycle counting, physical inventory accuracy, and root cause resolution.

Logistics & Distribution

• Design and optimize inbound/outbound freight strategies to reduce cost and improve delivery speed.
• Manage carrier relationships and ensure performance against agreed SLAs.
• Collaborate with warehouse operations to ensure seamless order fulfillment.

Cross-Functional Impact

• Align supply chain priorities with sales, operations, and finance to support business growth.
• Partner with engineering and product management to source for new product launches.
• Champion continuous improvement projects that deliver measurable gains in cost, lead time, and customer satisfaction.

What Success Looks Like

• Inventory turns improve while on-time delivery rates remain world-class.
• Supplier pricing and performance set a new benchmark for the business.
• Freight costs as a percentage of sales decrease year over year.
• The supply chain function becomes a competitive advantage—not just a support function.

Why This Role is Different

• Full Scope: Control purchasing, logistics, and inventory in one integrated role.
• Direct Impact: Your decisions will directly influence cost, cash flow, and customer satisfaction.
• Leadership Exposure: Report directly to senior operations leadership with visibility to the executive team.
• Growth-Minded Company: We invest in people, systems, and processes to scale our market presence.

Requirements:

Your Background

• Proven track record managing purchasing, logistics, and inventory planning in manufacturing, machining, or industrial distribution.
• Deep understanding of ERP/MRP systems, inventory optimization, and demand forecasting.
• Skilled negotiator with the ability to secure competitive pricing and terms.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field; APICS/CSCP certification .
• Experience in the fluid conveyance industry is a strong advantage.