Our client is a privately owned, $50M+ manufacturing company experiencing healthy growth and investing in its operational leadership team. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this newly created leadership role offers the opportunity to build and optimize an end-to-end supply chain while making an immediate impact on the business.
If you’re an ambitious Supply Chain Manager or emerging Director looking for the opportunity to own a broader scope and help shape the future of a growing organization with a great culture, we’d love to connect.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the company’s end-to-end supply chain strategy across purchasing coordination, inventory planning, transportation, logistics and supplier management
- Own inbound international freight operations, including ocean freight, carrier negotiations and supplier coordination
- Manage outbound transportation, LTL, parcel and truckload operations while improving customer delivery performance
- Negotiate freight contracts and carrier agreements to improve service levels and reduce transportation costs
- Partner with Operations, Purchasing, Inventory, Production and Customer Service to improve supply chain visibility and execution
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimization, supplier performance, transportation efficiency and operational KPIs
- Utilize ERP systems and analytics to improve decision-making and create greater supply chain visibility
What We’re Looking For
- 5 -10+ years of progressive Supply Chain and/or Logistics leadership within a manufacturing environment
- Strong experience managing both inbound international freight and outbound domestic transportation
- Demonstrated success negotiating freight rates, managing carrier relationships and reducing transportation costs
- Experience with purchasing, inventory planning, supplier management and cross-functional operations
- ERP proficiency and strong analytical skills (Excel required; Power BI is a plus)
- A proactive, hands-on leader who enjoys solving problems, taking ownership and driving continuous improvement
