Supply Chain Manager

The Supply Chain Manager will lead a cross-functional team responsible for end-to-end demand and supply planning, operational buying, and administration of the S&OP process. This role ensures that the company maintains optimal inventory levels across distribution centers, supports customer service objectives, and drives efficient purchasing execution. The Supply Chain Manager reports directly to the Vice President of Supply Chain.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sales and Operations Planning

• Own the monthly S&OP cycle, coordinating inputs, agendas, and outputs.
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions to align demand, supply, and financial targets.
• Provide reporting, metrics, and scenario analysis to enable decision-making.
• Document and communicate S&OP outcomes to leadership and functional teams.

Demand & Supply Planning

• Lead a team of planners responsible for forecasting and replenishment planning.

• Drive the development of strong forecasting systems to ensure appropriate levels of accuracy
• Consolidate demand inputs from Sales, Product Management, and Finance to develop a consensus forecast.

• Translate demand into supply and inventory plans that balance service levels, working capital, and cost.
• Monitor forecast accuracy, inventory turns, and stock availability; drive corrective actions as needed.

• Ensure excellent problem-solving techniques and capabilities are in place to avoid inefficiencies and repeated errors

Purchasing

• Supervise buyers responsible for converting the supply and replenishment plans into purchase orders.
• Ensure timely placement and confirmation of POs, while maintaining supplier relationships.
• Support buyers in resolving supplier delivery issues, pricing discrepancies, and expediting/de-expediting needs.
• Collaborate with the Strategic Sourcing Manager on supplier performance and cost improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure follow-through on commitments and resolution to problems

Leadership & Team Development

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of planners and buyers.
• Promote collaboration between planning, procurement, logistics, and commercial teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision making.
• Drive process optimization efforts on an ongoing basis to remove process inefficiencies
• Utilizing change management techniques, ensure cross-functional adoption of new processes, systems, or tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
• APICS certification or other relevant qualification preferred
• 7+ years of relevant experience in Supply Chain (Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Inventory Planning) preferably in an environment of both manufactured and sourced finished goods
• Strong knowledge of S&OP processes, inventory optimization, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Proven ability to lead teams, administer cross-functional processes, and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Key Competencies

• Strategic planning with attention to detail in execution.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Data-driven mindset with proficiency in Excel and supply chain planning tools.
• Adaptability in fast-changing, growth-oriented environments.