Supply Chain Manager Job at MRINetwork Jobs, Maumelle, AR

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  • MRINetwork Jobs
  • Maumelle, AR

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Supply Chain Manager will oversee end-to-end supply chain operations within an automotive manufacturing environment, including procurement, production planning, inventory management, logistics, and supplier performance. This role is responsible for ensuring material availability, controlling costs, improving delivery performance, and mitigating supply chain risk while supporting customer requirements and production schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and optimize the full supply chain process from supplier sourcing through finished goods delivery

  • Lead production planning, demand forecasting, and S&OP activities to align customer demand with manufacturing capacity

  • Oversee purchasing and supplier management, including supplier selection, contract negotiation, and performance metrics

  • Ensure material availability to support JIT/JIS manufacturing and customer delivery requirements

  • Drive inventory optimization initiatives to reduce excess and obsolete inventory while maintaining service levels

  • Manage inbound and outbound logistics, freight, and warehousing activities

  • Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including supplier disruptions, capacity constraints, and transportation issues

  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, lead time reduction, and process efficiency

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Sales, and Finance teams

  • Monitor and report key supply chain KPIs (OTD, inventory turns, PPV, lead time, supplier performance)

  • Ensure compliance with automotive quality standards and customer-specific requirements (IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP as applicable)

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of supply chain experience in an automotive manufacturing or automotive supplier environment
  • Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and production planning methodologies

  • Experience supporting OEMs and/or Tier 1 automotive customers

  • Solid understanding of JIT manufacturing, lean principles, and inventory control

  • Proven ability to manage suppliers and negotiate commercial terms

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

  • APICS / CPIM / CSCP certification

  • Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Plex, or QAD

  • Background in metals, plastics, electronics, or powertrain/chassis components

  • Experience leading or mentoring supply chain teams

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Contract work,

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