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Cascade Corporation · 1 day ago

Staff Manager - Supply Chain

Woodinville, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$92K/yr - $137K/yr

5+ years exp

Cascade Corporation is a company within the construction equipment division, seeking a Staff Manager - Supply Chain to oversee the lifecycle of materials from procurement to distribution. This role involves planning material requirements, managing inventory, and leading a team to ensure efficient supply chain operations.

Advanced MaterialsManufacturing

Responsibilities

Plan material needs based on production schedules and forecasts

Source, negotiate, and purchase raw materials, components, and supplies

Manage purchase orders and ensure suppliers meet delivery requirements

Lead the buyer/planner team in executing projects for continuous improvement and automation across cross-functional teams

Understand capacity internally and externally and assist in planning for production

Plan for every part (PFEP) responsibility from procurement through presentation to the production floor team

Oversee and maintain accurate inventory records to prevent shortages or overstocking

Optimize inventory levels to control costs and ensure materials are available for production

Conduct regular inventory audits and analyze usage, price, and quality data

Strategic inventory planning

Coordinate the receiving, storage, and distribution of materials

Ensure materials are stored safely and efficiently

Manage receiving processes to ensure timely and accurate movement of goods

Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers

Negotiate contracts and monitor supplier performance on quality, cost, and delivery

Supervise buyer/planners and receiving team

Collaborate with production, sales, quality, engineering, and finance departments to align material flow with business needs

Lead / Support new product launches by working with engineering, production, procurement, and external suppliers to determine accurate costing and parts supply to support launches or product changes

Develop strategies to improve supply chain efficiency and reduce costs

Monitor market trends and competitor strategies that may affect the supply chain

Generate and present reports on material performance metrics

Train staff on ERP data entry standards and best practices, reducing errors and improving system utilization

Manage ERP data for materials, vendors, and inventory, ensuring accuracy and consistency across procurement, production, and finance modules

Reliable attendance is an essential function of an employee’s job

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementERP SystemsNegotiationInventory ManagementAPICS CertificationLeadershipAnalytical SkillsCost ControlTrainingCross-functional Collaboration