Supply Chain Manager

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading planning, scheduling, and supply chain operations at the Youngstown site to ensure on-time delivery, volume attainment, and strategic readiness. This role is pivotal in enabling digital transformation through data-driven planning, system adoption, and cross-functional coordination. The ideal candidate will demonstrate entrepreneurial leadership, analytical rigor, and the ability to drive modernization across MRP, APS, MES, and AI-enabled planning systems.

This position assumes functional leadership responsibilities and is expected to navigate both tactical execution and strategic initiatives beyond core daily operations.

Job Duties

Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain the long-range master supply plan using advanced planning tools (e.g., Sage 300 MRP, Siemens Preactor).
• Ensure synchronization between macro supply plans and detailed asset/shift-level schedules.
• Evaluate capacity, demand, and material availability to optimize supply-demand balance and level-load production.
  
  

Modernization & System Adoption

• Lead planning-related modernization initiatives including MRP configuration, APS optimization, and automated work order closure.
• Partner with IT and data analysts to support system integrations (Sage 300, MES, Forecast X) and scenario modeling.
• Champion AI-readiness by applying predictive analytics and anomaly detection to improve planning agility.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Commercial, Operations, and Finance teams to align forecasts, resource planning, and pro-forma financials.
• Support monthly SIOP cycles with accurate data, KPI dashboards, and scenario planning.
  
  

Procurement & Sourcing

• Gather market intelligence, develop sourcing strategies, and negotiate supplier agreements.
• Maintain spend analytics to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve procurement efficiency.
  
  

Performance Management

• Monitor and report KPIs including schedule stability, work order closure rates, and inventory accuracy.
• Lead and develop direct reports, setting annual goals and driving performance aligned with modernization objectives.
  
  

Continuous Improvement

• Incorporate Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies into supply chain continuity planning.
• Drive change management activities to ensure successful adoption of new systems and processes.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience Requirements

• BS/BA in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or related discipline required.
• 10+ years of experience in related field including scheduling and/ or master planning.
• APICS, CPM certification highly desired.
• Computer skills should include advanced aptitude in Microsoft office with and emphasis in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Employee must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong Administrative Skills (organizational and time management)
• Conflict Management, leadership and problem-solving competencies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Results and detail oriented.
  
  

Work Environment

Position is carried out primarily in an office environment, in a factory setting. On occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.