Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager Location: Franklin, IN (On-Site) Salary Range: $95,000–$120,000 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Summary MS Companies is partnering with an established manufacturing organization in Franklin, Indiana, to hire an experienced Supply Chain Manager for a direct-hire leadership opportunity. This position will oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, supplier development, material planning, inventory control, and logistics. The Supply Chain Manager will lead a team of supply chain professionals while developing strategies to improve supplier performance, material availability, on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, cost, and overall operational performance. Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of progressive supply chain experience , including ERP-based planning, purchasing/procurement, production control, and logistics. Demonstrated experience leading supply chain activities within a high-mix, low-volume and/or engineered-to-order manufacturing environment . Proven experience with supplier sourcing and development, RFQs, contract negotiations, commodity strategy, and supplier performance management . Strong background in inventory management, material planning, production support, and supply/demand planning with a focus on on-time delivery and inventory optimization. Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing employees, including buyers, planners, material handlers, or similar supply chain functions. Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles , with demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement. Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, communication, and change-management skills with the ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels. Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Power BI, Word, and PowerPoint . U.S. Citizen Required Preferred Skills & Qualifications Previous supply chain or operations experience within aerospace, defense, automotive, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment . Familiarity with regulated quality systems, product traceability requirements, and industry standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality-management systems . Experience sourcing specialized components through established suppliers, distributors, brokers, or industry-specific supply networks. APICS/ASCM CPIM certification or comparable supply chain credential. ISM C.P.M. or comparable purchasing/procurement certification. MBA, master’s degree, or other advanced degree in a relevant discipline. Experience with Quantum or a comparable ERP/MRP system . Day-to-Day Responsibilities Lead end-to-end procurement, material planning, inventory, supplier management, and logistics activities to support customer and production requirements. Develop and execute supplier strategies, including sourcing, RFQs, negotiations, make/buy decisions, supplier development, and performance management. Oversee inventory control and material planning activities, including stock levels, cycle counts, allocation, shelf-life management, and material availability. Manage supply and demand planning to support productive factory workflow, customer on-time delivery, revenue requirements, and effective inventory utilization. Lead, coach, and develop supply chain personnel, including buyers, planners, and material-handling functions, while establishing measurable performance objectives. Monitor and improve supplier and operational KPIs related to quality, delivery, cost, inventory, safety, and productivity . Partner cross-functionally with operations, quality, sales, and other internal stakeholders to translate customer demand into actionable supply chain and production plans. Identify constraints, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous-improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, inventory optimization, supplier performance, and customer satisfaction. Physical and Environment Requirements This is an on-si…

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