Our client is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead planning, inventory management, logistics, and materials operations while driving continuous improvement across the supply chain function. This role will partner closely with operations and leadership teams to improve efficiency, strengthen processes, and support the organization's ongoing growth initiatives.
This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on supply chain leader who enjoys building processes, developing teams, and creating operational excellence in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable managing daily execution and contributing to longer-term strategic improvements that enhance service levels, inventory performance, and overall business results.
What You'll Do
Lead supply chain operations including planning, scheduling, inventory management, logistics, and material flow
Develop and implement strategies to improve inventory performance and operational efficiency
Monitor key supply chain metrics and identify opportunities for improvement
Partner with operations, manufacturing, procurement, and leadership teams to align supply chain activities with business objectives
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, service, cost reduction, and process optimization
Establish and maintain effective inventory control practices
Analyze supply chain data and provide recommendations to improve decision-making and performance
Lead scheduling and planning activities to ensure alignment between demand and operational capacity
Support ERP, technology, automation, and systems improvement initiatives
Identify and resolve supply chain bottlenecks, risks, and operational challenges
Develop, coach, and mentor team members to strengthen capabilities and support professional growth
Create and maintain standard operating procedures and best practices
Contribute to strategic planning efforts and support organizational growth initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field
Experience leading supply chain, planning, logistics, inventory, or materials management functions
Strong understanding of inventory management, production planning, forecasting, and supply chain processes
Demonstrated success driving process improvements and operational efficiencies
Experience working within manufacturing, distribution, or other operational environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions
Experience utilizing ERP systems and business analytics tools
Proven ability to lead and develop teams
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Experience supporting organizational change, system implementations, or process transformation initiatives preferred
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Charleston, IL
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Automationunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Business Analysisunmatched
Business Operationsunmatched
Calendar Managementunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Distribution Servicesunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Executive Recruitingunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
Inventory Levelsunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Inventory Planningunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Materials Managementunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Metricsunmatched
Operational Improvementunmatched
Operational Strategyunmatched
Operations Planningunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Production Planningunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
Standards Developmentunmatched
Strategic Planningunmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Supply Chain Managementunmatched
Supply Chain Operationsunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
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