Kershaw · 5 days ago
Manager, Supply Chain
Montgomery, AL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expKershaw is a company that seeks to enhance its supply chain operations and is looking for a Manager, Supply Chain to drive business results. This role involves leading the supply chain function, implementing inventory reduction strategies, and collaborating with engineering and quality teams to improve supplier capabilities and resolve quality issues.
Industrial EngineeringMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Support senior leadership in defining and executing the company’s supply chain strategies
Lead the supply chain function including planning/scheduling, procurement, inventory management, warehousing, shipping/receiving and logistic
Develop, implement and report on inventory reduction strategies
Work closely with Engineering and Quality to effectively and collaboratively develop supplier capability for output of production quality parts
Identify high-risk suppliers and their capabilities/risk items
Participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) for NPI with suppliers
Conduct supplier audits and coach for continuous improvement
Resolve chronic supplier quality issues and develop risk mitigation plans
Plan and execute cost reduction and supplier cost recovery projects
Provide oversight over warehouse and warehouse personnel; directly manage warehouse manager and indirectly manage warehouse staff
Direct and coordinate the plant SIOP (Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning) process, Master Scheduling and Production Planning
Coordinate sitewide physical inventory and cycle count programs
Evaluate and set safety stocks, minimum order quantities, and other inventory levels to satisfy internal manufacturing and external parts sales requirements
Establish, implement and ensure compliance with supply chain policies and procedures
Maintain, communicate and improve Supply Chain Key Performance Indicators
Improve effectiveness of company ERP system
Continually develop expertise in Supply Chain team to support company growth
Complete other special projects and analyses as needed
Qualification
Required
Support senior leadership in defining and executing the company's supply chain strategies
Lead the supply chain function including planning/scheduling, procurement, inventory management, warehousing, shipping/receiving and logistic
Develop, implement and report on inventory reduction strategies
Work closely with Engineering and Quality to effectively and collaboratively develop supplier capability for output of production quality parts
Identify high-risk suppliers and their capabilities/risk items
Participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) for NPI with suppliers
Conduct supplier audits and coach for continuous improvement
Resolve chronic supplier quality issues and develop risk mitigation plans
Plan and execute cost reduction and supplier cost recovery projects
Provide oversight over warehouse and warehouse personnel; directly manage warehouse manager and indirectly manage warehouse staff
Direct and coordinate the plant SIOP (Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning) process, Master Scheduling and Production Planning
Coordinate sitewide physical inventory and cycle count programs
Evaluate and set safety stocks, minimum order quantities, and other inventory levels to satisfy internal manufacturing and external parts sales requirements
Establish, implement and ensure compliance with supply chain policies and procedures
Maintain, communicate and improve Supply Chain Key Performance Indicators
Improve effectiveness of company ERP system
Continually develop expertise in Supply Chain team to support company growth
Complete other special projects and analyses as needed
Ability to engage and lead diverse teams of people, provide clear instructions, and effectively manage the team's performance
Demonstrate genuine passion about leading people and building relationships
Understand who your customer is and their needs
Believe in the vision for the organization and enable others to individually believe the vision
Support an environment where people want to and can perform their best
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal communication
Demonstrated proficiency using MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook)
5+ years' experience in Supply Chain disciplines
3+ years' experience managing the work of others
Experience in forecasting, budgeting, and purchasing processes
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations or related field required
Preferred
MS Dynamics 365 preferred
APICS/CSCP Certification desired
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
Multiple health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Health Savings Account (with company match) or Flexible Spending Accounts, depending on selected health care plan
Two Dental plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Vision plan through VSP
Paid time off (vacation and 11 paid holidays)
401k plan with company match
Life/AD&D insurances (both company-paid and additional voluntary options)
Sick leave, Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability plans (company-paid)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP, company-paid)
Three Aflac plans
2 pet insurance plans
Legal insurance
Identity & Fraud Protection Plan
Company
Kershaw
Kershaw manufactures rail maintenance and vegetation management systems, as well as maintenance-of-way equipment.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-11-03Acquired
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