Supply Chain Manager

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Supply Chain Manager – Job Posting

Location: Timken, Randleman, NC

Job Type: Full-Time.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage.

• Benefits start on first day of employment.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match.

• 10 paid holidays per year plus paid vacation.

• Paid parental leave at one year of service.

• Employee discounts on products and services.

• Education expense reimbursement at one year of service.

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Position Summary:

Timken is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Supply Chain Manager to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for procurement, logistics, inventory management and supplier relationships to enhance delivery performance, optimize utilization and reduce cost. The Supply Chain Manager will collaborate with operations, corporate supply chain and other stakeholders to improve the overall efficiency of our operations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to optimize procurement, logistics and inventory management.

• Develop and maintain a Master Production Schedule and perform capacity planning as necessary.

• Oversee demand planning and inventory control to balance supply and demand effectively.

• Coordinate the management of plant inventories which include raw materials, supplies, work-in-process, and finished inventories.

• Utilize data analysis to identify capacity planning, track key performance indicators (KPIs) and improvement opportunities.

• Provide leadership, direction, and accountability to develop a high-performing supply chain team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials while maintaining cost efficiency.

• Monitor and analyze supply chain performance, identifying opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions.

• Execute projects in supply chain and support strategic plans.

• Influence and communicate process changes across organizational levels.

• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or related field.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in production planning and inventory control, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

• Excellent functional knowledge of SAP and strong computer skills.

• Must be eligible to work in the US.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.

• 7 years’ experience in production planning and inventory control, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

• Leadership experience within manufacturing or supply chain.

• Demonstrated skills in scheduling, planning, and problem solving.

• Strong decision-making and analytical skills with keen attention to detail.

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to consistently deliver high-quality results with minimal supervision.

• A talent for driving and influencing change.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.