The ideal candidate is responsible for developing and implementing a supply strategy that delivers the lowest total cost, reduces inventory, and maximizes customer satisfaction through world class service.
responsibilities
the supply chain manager leads end-to-end supply chain execution for a high-volume manufacturing site with responsibility across planning, procurement, scheduling, warehousing and logistics. This role ensures material availability, production plan attainment, inventory integrity, service levels, and cost optimization while reinforcing a safe, compliant, and continuous-improvement culture.
core accountabilities
* oversee the execution of the site’s integrated operational plan, translating demand outlooks into structured supply and activity plans while balancing capacity and operational constraints.
* ensure accuracy and reliability of system parameters that support planning, materials management, and inventory governance, implementing structured exception monitoring to enable timely decision-making.
* guide sourcing strategy and operational purchasing activities to align with execution plans and strengthen partner performance.
* drive efficiency and cost-optimization initiatives across the end-to-end materials flow, including commercial alignment, contract governance, and productivity enhancement projects.
* maintain overall inventory integrity and transparency, leading periodic physical verifications, strengthening accuracy indicators, and proactively managing slow-moving and obsolete exposure.
* supervise storage and distribution activities across internal and third-party facilities, including receipt, allocation, order preparation, and dispatch coordination.
* coordinate transportation and distribution activities, ensuring alignment with applicable operational and regulatory requirements.
* define, monitor, and act upon key performance indicators, implementing structured recovery actions when needed.
* lead and develop a cross-functional team, enhancing capability through training, knowledge sharing, and role flexibility.
* promote and reinforce compliance with health, safety, and operational standards.
qualifications
* bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
* demonstrated experience leading supply chain in a manufacturing environment across planning, procurement, inventory, warehousing, and logistics.
* proven ability to drive cost savings, kpi improvements, and cross-functional execution under tight timelines/constraints.
* used to a “make to order” environment.
* knowledge of transportation / logistics processes
* bilingual spanish / english (written and spoken).