Location: Franklin, IN (On-Site)
Salary Range: $95,000–$120,000
Employment Type: Direct Hire
MS Companies is partnering with an established manufacturing organization in Franklin, Indiana, to hire an experienced Supply Chain Manager for a direct-hire leadership opportunity.
This position will oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, supplier development, material planning, inventory control, and logistics. The Supply Chain Manager will lead a team of supply chain professionals while developing strategies to improve supplier performance, material availability, on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, cost, and overall operational performance.
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Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of progressive supply chain experience, including ERP-based planning, purchasing/procurement, production control, and logistics.
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Demonstrated experience leading supply chain activities within a high-mix, low-volume and/or engineered-to-order manufacturing environment.
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Proven experience with supplier sourcing and development, RFQs, contract negotiations, commodity strategy, and supplier performance management.
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Strong background in inventory management, material planning, production support, and supply/demand planning with a focus on on-time delivery and inventory optimization.
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Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing employees, including buyers, planners, material handlers, or similar supply chain functions.
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Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles, with demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement.
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Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, communication, and change-management skills with the ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels.
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Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Power BI, Word, and PowerPoint.
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U.S. Citizen Required
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Previous supply chain or operations experience within aerospace, defense, automotive, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
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Familiarity with regulated quality systems, product traceability requirements, and industry standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality-management systems.
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Experience sourcing specialized components through established suppliers, distributors, brokers, or industry-specific supply networks.
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APICS/ASCM CPIM certification or comparable supply chain credential.
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ISM C.P.M. or comparable purchasing/procurement certification.
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MBA, master’s degree, or other advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
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Experience with Quantum or a comparable ERP/MRP system.
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Lead end-to-end procurement, material planning, inventory, supplier management, and logistics activities to support customer and production requirements.
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Develop and execute supplier strategies, including sourcing, RFQs, negotiations, make/buy decisions, supplier development, and performance management.
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Oversee inventory control and material planning activities, including stock levels, cycle counts, allocation, shelf-life management, and material availability.
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Manage supply and demand planning to support productive factory workflow, customer on-time delivery, revenue requirements, and effective inventory utilization.
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Lead, coach, and develop supply chain personnel, including buyers, planners, and material-handling functions, while establishing measurable performance objectives.
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Monitor and improve supplier and operational KPIs related to quality, delivery, cost, inventory, safety, and productivity.
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Partner cross-functionally with operations, quality, sales, and other internal stakeholders to translate customer demand into actionable supply chain and production plans.
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Identify constraints, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous-improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, inventory optimization, supplier performance, and customer satisfaction.
This is an on-site leadership position within a manufacturing environment. The role requires regular interaction with office, production, inventory, and material-handling functions and may involve sitting, standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility for extended periods.
Travel: Up to 10%.
This opportunity offers the chance to join an established manufacturing organization that emphasizes safety, operational excellence, continuous improvement, employee development, and customer satisfaction.
Benefits include:
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Competitive $95,000–$120,000 base salary
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Bonus opportunities
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Medical, dental, and vision benefits
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Company-matched 401(k)
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Leadership and professional-development opportunities
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