Sr Professional Supply Management
Harley-Davidson Motor CompanyAuto req ID: 60923 Title: Sr Professional Supply Management Job Function: Materials and Procurement Location: YORK Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Full or Part-Time: Full Time Shift: SHIFT1 In 1903, out of a small shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, four young men lit a cultural wildfire that would grow and spread across geographies and generations. Their innovation and imagination for what was possible on two wheels sparked a transportation revolution that would make Harley-Davidson the most recognizable motorcycle brand in the world. Today, we continue to define motorcycle culture, evoking soul-stirring emotion reflected in every product and experience we deliver - like we have for well over a century and will for generations to come. Are you ready to ride with us? The Harley-Davidson Motor Company Vehicle Operations facility in York is our final assembly plant. Employees at York also perform a variety of manufacturing operations, including fabrication, welding, polishing and painting and produce a wide range of current and replacement parts for all models. Join our team as a Sr Professional Supply Management. Job Summary This senior-level Supply Chain Operations position is accountable for the continuous flow of purchased materials to support manufacturing and customer demand. The role independently manages an assigned supplier and material portfolio, translating production requirements, forecasts, inventory signals, and supplier commitments into executable supply plans. It anticipates delivery, capacity, quality, logistics and change-related risks; leads shortage recovery and root-cause resolution; and drives sustained improvement in supplier performance, material readiness, and inventory health. As a senior individual contributor, this position exercises independent judgment, influences cross-functional partners and guides less-experienced team members. Job Responsibilities Able to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency, priority, and accountability. Serves as the primary day-to-day supply chain contact for assigned suppliers; Interprets ERP/MRP requirements, inventory, supplier schedules, forecast and firm releases, and purchasing data to detect shortages, excess supply, timing changes, and inaccurate planning signals before they affect manufacturing. Partners with suppliers, internal operations stakeholders, and third party logistics groups to attain key metrics including schedule adherence, on time delivery, and inventory strategies. Reviews, investigates, and resolves supplier constraints, material-flow barriers, shipment exceptions, quality holds and transactional issues affecting supply continuity, including corrective actions and process improvements. Reviews planning master data and replenishment settings, including sourcing, lead times, lot sizes and inventory buffers, and partners with authorized owners to correct conditions creating recurring supply issues. Engages in Continuous Improvement opportunities within Supply Chain and the broader organization. Coordinates material readiness for new product/model introductions, engineering changes, supplier transitions, and part runouts, working with Engineering, Purchasing, Quality and Manufacturing to close readiness gaps. Uses data and structured problem solving to provide solutions and decision-ready updates Leads cross-functional improvement efforts, shares best practices and coaches less-experienced teammates Education Requirements High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Education Specifications Bachelor's Degree Preferred Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Business or a related field preferred. Experience Requirements Required- Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience in supply chain operations, materials planning, production control, procurement execution or supplier management. Demonstrated ability to independently manage supplier delivery, material shortages, past-due recovery and production…