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.