BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSC
Serving customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance repair and operations MRO products and services. We offer more than 2 million products and have over 80 years of experience across dozens of industries. We aim to execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise for all our stakeholders including our associates.
Requisition ID 21001
Employment Type Full Time
Job Category Supply Chain
Work Location Davidson NC CSC
BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY
The role of Sr. Manager Supply Chain & Inventory Management is responsible for directing planning and organizing all Supply Planning Purchasing and Inventory Management related activities in support of sales goals and objectives This key position plays a critical role in advancing MSC&aposs digital supply chain capabilities by leveraging data analytics and AI-enabled tools to enhance forecasting accuracy inventory performance and decision-making. The role ensures governance through policies standards and procedures while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across the planning function while working cross functionally with Category Management Distribution Center Leadership Logistics and AP.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Directs plans and leads all PurchasingBranch PurchasingSupply PlanningInventory Mgmt activities in support of sales goals and objectives.
Prioritizes plans and manages operational purchasingsupply planning responsibilities.
Develops and implements purchasing business strategies to meet purchasing customer service goals corporate profit goals and return on equity goals including but not limited to fill rate stocking & replenishment strategies for all locations inventory turns backorders and exceptions.
Develops and builds supplier relationships. Meets with suppliers and instructs them in MSC purchasing processes in addition to any necessary standards for doing business with MSC. Monitors supplier performance and takes corrective action as required.
Analyzes performance against goals analyzes results and initiates appropriate action for all purchasing to meet corporate and departmental goals.
Develops and manages a well-trained and effective staff capable of performing all necessary functions and capable of playing a key role in meeting the corporate growth goals.
Manages Purchasing Planning Managers and Purchasing Planners.
Develops and maintains departmental operating expense and inventory budgets ensures adherence to budgets and takes corrective action as required.
Manages the review and approval of all purchase orders and opportunity buys for high-dollar purchase orders in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.
Partners with Business Unit Managers and Sr. Category Manager&aposs in driving effective business decisions for MSC.
Ownership of development and enforcement of supplier performance standards for the Supply PlanningInventory department.
Creates implements and enforces purchasing policies standards guidelines and procedures.
Develops strong cross-functional relationships external to Supply PlanningInventory to achieve goals and improvement opportunities.
Collaborates with Category leadership to establish strategies and to develop and implement goals.
Monitors relationship between Supply Chain Planning Managers Purchasing Planners Sr. Category Managers Category Managers and Category Specialists to ensure development and successful implementation of cooperative business plans with key suppliers.
Analyzes and develops system enhancements including the designing of user requirements.
Partners with Inventory recoverycontrol & Finance to develop and implement Inventory donation projects
Leads significant cross-functional projects to ensure goals and timelines are met.
Improves profitability by cost reduction purchases cost avoidance and process improvements on a cross-functional basis.
Develops and presents high level presentations to executive management.
Conducts and organizes regular departmental meetings to ensure communication of strategy and resolution of common issues.
Partners with the different Sales teams Government Branches Showrooms to develop and drive cooperative business plans that focus on customer service levels and inventory management.
Improves profitability by cost reduction purchases cost avoidance and process improvements on a cross-functional basis.
Develops manages and delegates the implementation of training programs.
Develops reporting to measure standards.
Performs all duties inherent in the role of MSC Manager as defined by the MSC Code of Conduct including hiring termination review and development of associates.
Supports andor owns inventory solutions and programs that require purchasing involvement.
Supports Supply Chain ops in Inventory clean-up activities in DCs
Drives the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC&aposs vision and unity of purpose.
Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
What You Need
Bachelor&aposs Degree in Business Supply Chain or related field or equivalent experience required. Master&aposs Degree preferred.
Minimum eight years of relevant experience supply chainS&OPPlanningInventory required.
Minimum five years of experience managing associates required.
Experience in leading projects required.
Experience working with advanced planning systems e.g. Blue Yonder or equivalent and ERP platforms
Familiarity with AIML-driven forecasting optimization models or advanced analytics tools
Excellent leadership analytical mathematical computer organizational and interpersonal skills required.
Strong knowledge of statistical analysis with regards to supply chain processes required.
Knowledge of key inventory performance metrics and S&OP process required.
Outstanding analytical capabilities with strong Excel and other quantitative tool skills required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
Strong negotiation skills required.
Bonus Points If You Have
Supply Chain Management Certifications CPIM CSCP preferred.
Project Management Certification PMP CSM ACP preferred.
Proficiency in SQLPowerBI or comparable tools preferred.
Understanding of end-to-end supply chain management processes preferred.
Other Requirements
A valid driver&aposs license may be required.
Position requires up to 25 of travel
This position may require access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations Information ITAR" andor Controlled Unclassified Information CUI"
Compensation starting at 97100 - 150143 depending on candidate location and experience.
The salary range represented is based on similar roles in comparable industries and the cost of labor in respective cities. Actual compensation is based on the candidate&aposs relevant experience education requirements and peer pay equity. The Company reserves the right to modify the range as market conditions change.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position at this time.
This job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 business days from the original posting date or longer as needed to fill the position.
WHY MSC
People. Collaboration. Insight. That&aposs how you build something that works.
Built on a foundation of trust MSC works side by side with our customers to help them drive business results. With more than one million product offerings and 80 years of experience across industries MSC strives to help our customers achieve greater productivity profitability and growth through inventory management and other innovative supply chain solutions.
We care about our associates and have programs in place to help our 6500 team members achieve their potential.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
Our associates are our top priority and investing in their well-being is one way we execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise. Alongside competitive pay we have a comprehensive benefits program to support you and your family&aposs health well-being and financial future. We offer dynamic healthcare plans generous 401K and stock purchasing programs tuition reimbursement opportunities and paid time away for holidays vacations and illness. Visit our page for a better look at our extensive benefits Your Future Benefits.
You will also have the opportunity to join our Associate Inclusion Circles Women Pride Black Generational Veterans HOLA and Able. These circles are open to all associates and are designed to promote awareness collaboration and respect.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
At MSC we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability protected veteran status sexual orientation or any category protected by applicable law. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process applicants are asked to make their needsrequirements known.
Please note that MSC uses electronic monitoring and system logs in its workplace including monitoring of Company-provided systems and collaboration tools as permitted by applicable law.