Supply Chain Manager

SWJ Technology specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking a Supply Chain Manager for a client in the automotive industry, specializing in car manufacturing. This role is a direct-hire position based in Kings Mountain, NC that requires onsite presence. If you’re eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects, we look forward to your application. 

PURPOSE: 
The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all supply chain activities, including procurement, inventory management, material handling, and supplier relations. The role ensures optimal inventory levels, material availability, cost efficiency, and smooth coordination between purchasing, production, quality, and engineering.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, organize, and manage purchasing, procurement, and inventory control activities.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to ensure material availability while minimizing excess and obsolete stock.
• Oversee material identification, purchasing, receiving, storage, and material handling processes.
• Forecast future material and inventory requirements based on production needs.
• Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Establish, implement, and maintain effective inventory control processes and systems.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards, procedures, and inventory management policies.
• Collaborate with the Quality department on supplier qualification, performance evaluations, and audits.
• Work closely with Engineering to assess the impact of product changes on purchasing requirements and inventory levels.
• Coordinate with Production Control and other departments to manage physical inventory and material availability.
• Analyze material usage reports and develop strategies for slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
• Prepare and maintain reports to monitor departmental performance and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate international procurement and overseas shipments to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Supervise, support, and develop supply chain and material management personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree in Manufacturing, Business Administration, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain management, procurement, purchasing, or inventory control.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience may be considered.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

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REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of ERP and MRP systems.
• Experience with international purchasing, import processes, and overseas shipments.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with supplier audits, qualification processes, and supplier performance management.
• Knowledge of inventory optimization strategies and obsolete inventory reduction.
• Experience with production planning and supply chain reporting.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Advanced SAP knowledge, particularly in purchasing, management administration, finance, and time administration modules.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and related administrative applications.
• Experience with budget monitoring, forecasting, headcount administration, and organizational processes.
• Intermediate German language skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Access, Outtask, and other business applications.
• Experience using office equipment, including printers, plotters, PCs, and video conferencing systems.
• Experience maintaining departmental web pages and coordinating workshops or special projects.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:

• Location: Kings Mountain, NC
• Schedule: Full Time
• Assignment Start: ASAP

DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.

 

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., SWJ MACHINING and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.