Job Description

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

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