Forte Opening Solutions · 2 days ago
Supply Chain Manager
Marshfield, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expForte Opening Solutions is a leading designer and manufacturer of built-to-order wood doors, components, and rapid-ship solutions for commercial, institutional, and architectural clients. As the Supply Chain Manager, you will lead the end-to-end supply chain operations, partnering closely with various departments to drive reliability, agility, and cost efficiency while embedding Lean supply chain practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute the supply chain strategy for the plant, aligned with corporate goals
Serve as a thought partner to plant leadership, contributing supply chain insights to strategic decisions
Promote a performance culture grounded in metrics, accountability, and collaboration
Lead sourcing of raw materials, components, and indirect services — build and maintain a competitive, reliable supplier base
Negotiate contracts and terms; manage supplier scorecards, SLAs, and corrective actions. Lead supplier relationship development, risk mitigation (e.g. dual sourcing), and cost-down initiatives
Implement or refine demand planning (including collaboration, forecasting, CPFR) in partnership with sales, customer service, and operations
Translate medium and long-term forecasts into executable production plans
Provide actionable analytics, forecasting, and dashboards to plant and corporate leadership
Manage master scheduling, finite capacity planning, and order prioritization
Define and execute inventory policies (e.g. safety stock, reorder points, Kanban, min/max) to balance service and cost
Monitor, analyze, and optimize KPIs such as inventory turns, days of inventory, obsolescence, and stockouts
Lead initiatives to reduce working capital tied up in inventory
Oversee inbound and outbound logistics operations: transportation management, loading, freight claims, carrier relationships, and customs if applicable to ensure efficient shipping, receiving, and distribution practices
Collaborate with warehousing, material handling, and shipping teams to streamline flows
Use Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methods to eliminate waste, reduce lead times, and improve flow
Lead cross-functional projects (e.g. ERP enhancements, process automation, S&OP integration)
Standardize and document supply chain processes and best practices
Manage budget, cost control, and capital expenditures in your domain
Act as the supply chain liaison to sales, customer service, operations, finance, quality, and engineering
Participate in new product introductions and change management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field
7+ years of progressive supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment (ideally built-to-order / make-to-order or similar discrete manufacturing)
At least 3 years in a leadership role managing teams and cross-functional supply chain operations
Proven track record in managing procurement, planning, inventory, logistics, and supplier relationships
Proficiency in ERP and planning systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, JD Edwards)
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, macros, modeling)
Experience with demand planning / forecasting tools and techniques
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement frameworks
Strategic mindset with ability to translate into operational tactics
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, using data and fact-based analysis
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Change leadership — ability to lead transformation, influence without authority, and build buy-in
Results-oriented and resilient, able to thrive in a dynamic environment
Preferred
Master's or MBA
APICS/ASCM, ISM, Six Sigma, or Lean certification
Company
Forte Opening Solutions
Forte Opening Solutions supplies built-to-order wood doors and components.
1001-5000 employees
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