Purpose
The Supply Chain Supervisor will oversee the entire end-to-end supply chain process—including procurement, production planning, inventory management, logistics, and distribution—to ensure materials and products are delivered on time, in full, and at the most cost-effective rates. This role requires strong analytical skills, vendor management expertise, and a proven track record of achieving measurable cost savings while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Execution
- Develop and execute supply chain strategies to meet business goals, including OTIF (On Time In Full) and SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) targets.
- Forecast demand and manage inventory levels using Min/Max controls for all SKUs to maintain optimal stock availability.
- Maintain and track inventory in Microsoft NAV; generate regular reports on raw materials and finished goods.
- Monitor and analyze Days on Hand (DOH) for both finished goods and raw materials, identifying trends to improve inventory management and reduce waste.
Procurement & Vendor Management
- Source and manage suppliers to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement of materials.
- Establish and maintain strong vendor relationships to secure reliable supply and favorable pricing and terms.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives by obtaining multiple quotes and leveraging competitive pricing opportunities.
- Achieve annual cost savings of at least $75,000 through strategic purchasing.
- Negotiate contracts and service-level agreements with at least five key vendors to secure favorable pricing and terms.
Logistics & Distribution
- Oversee transportation, warehousing, and order fulfillment operations to meet OTIF targets.
- Optimize shipping routes, schedules, and carrier selection to reduce freight spend by $20,000 annually without compromising delivery performance.
Inventory & Production Planning
- Maintain accurate inventory levels to meet production and sales demand while minimizing excess.
- Create production schedules based on sales forecasts and current inventory; collaborate closely with manufacturing teams to ensure alignment.
Data & Reporting
- Monitor KPIs such as OTIF, inventory turnover, DOH, supplier performance, forecast accuracy, and order fulfillment accuracy.
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
Compliance & Quality
- Ensure all supply chain activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Partner with quality teams to quickly address supplier or product quality concerns.
Required Qualifications
Supply Chain knowledge :
- Experience and knowledge across the various functions/processes of a manufacturing business (e.g., Sales, Operations, Finance).
ERP & EDI knowledge :
- Experience and knowledge in maintaining/supporting ERP systems to maximize business value, including delivering reports/analytics to improve decision-making.
Technical knowledge :
- Knowledge/experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications, Active Directory, File systems, Windows Server, SQL, etc.
Continuous Improvement :
- Proven track record of adding value to a business via process improvement and leveraging technology.
Analytical/Problem-Solving skills :
- Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root-cause issues, and design cost-effective solutions.
Communication skills :
- Effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.
Resourcefulness :
- Ability to operate as a leader/doer, “rolling up sleeves” to fully leverage own skills as well as collaboratively leveraging every person in the organization.
Education, Training, and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
- Minimum five years of business process improvement and ERP experience (ideally with NAV).
- Experience in the Food Processing/Manufacturing industry preferred