At Pan-Oston, you’re more than an employee — you’re an owner. For over 50 years, we’ve built retail solutions for some of North America’s biggest brands while building careers people are proud of.
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Employee Ownership (ESOP) – Share in the company’s success
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Work-Life Balance – Flex time for life’s important moments
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Family-Focused Benefits – Childcare assistance & family coverage
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Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement & advancement opportunities
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Supportive Culture – A team built on respect, community, and integrity
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Growing Company – Backed by a $10M facility expansion in Bowling Green
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Competitive Pay
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Health Insurance
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FREE Dental & Vision for Employee & Family
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PTO, Sick Days & Paid Holidays
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Paid Volunteer Time
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Employee Assistance Program
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Gym Membership Discounts
NOW HIRING:
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
Position Summary
The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading the organization’s purchasing, inventory control, picking/receiving and shipping functions within a mid-size manufacturing environment. This role oversees the day-to-day execution and strategic direction of material flow operations to ensure customer demand, production schedules, and operational objectives are supported efficiently and effectively.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Supply Chain & Materials Management
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Lead and oversee purchasing, inventory control, picking, receiving, and shipping operations across the organization.
- Ensure materials, components, and supplies are available to support manufacturing schedules and customer demand.
- Monitor inventory health, material flow, shortages, and replenishment activities to minimize operational disruption.
- Drive inventory optimization efforts balancing customer service, production support, inventory turns, and cash flow objectives.
- Oversee inventory accuracy initiatives including cycle counting, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and process standardization.
- Ensure warehouse layouts, material storage methods, and inventory locations support efficient operational workflow.
Purchasing & Supplier Coordination
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Provide leadership and direction to Buyers responsible for procurement of production and indirect materials.
- Support supplier performance management related to delivery, responsiveness, quality, and service expectations.
- Partner with sourcing and operational leadership regarding supplier risks, shortages, and material constraints while maintaining separation from direct sourcing ownership responsibilities.
- Monitor purchasing activities to ensure alignment with MRP signals, production schedules, and inventory strategies.
- Support cost improvement initiatives through inventory management, process efficiency, and operational coordination.
Shipping, Receiving & Logistics Oversight
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Oversee shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient movement of materials and finished goods.
- Ensure customer shipments are completed accurately and on schedule while maintaining operational efficiency and service expectations.
- Support freight and transportation coordination efforts to balance service levels and transportation costs.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to warehouse efficiency, picking accuracy, receiving processes, and shipping execution.
- Monitor operational KPIs related to shipping performance, inventory accuracy, receiving efficiency, and material availability.
Leadership & Team Development
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Lead, coach, and develop supply chain supervisors, inventory control personnel, buyers, shipping leadership, and warehouse teams.
- Establish performance expectations, accountability standards, and measurable departmental objectives.
- Support employee development, succession planning, cross-training, and leadership growth initiatives.
- Assist with staffing, onboarding, performance management, disciplinary actions, and employee relations matters.
Cross-Functional Coordination
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Partner closely with Production, Scheduling, Engineering, Quality, Accounting, and Operations leadership to support overall business objectives.
- Communicate operational risks, shortages, inventory concerns, and logistics constraints proactively to leadership teams.
- Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and operational transitions through effective supply chain coordination.
Continuous Improvement & Compliance
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Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory management, workflow efficiency, process standardization, and operational scalability.
- Utilize ERP/MRP systems and operational reporting to analyze trends, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, inventory procedures, and operational controls.
- Maintain accurate inventory, purchasing, and logistics data within ERP systems and reporting tools.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5–8 years of progressive supply chain, materials management, logistics, or inventory leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Prior leadership experience overseeing purchasing, warehouse, inventory control, or shipping operations required.
- Experience in metal fabrication, industrial manufacturing, or make-to-order manufacturing environments preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Strong understanding of inventory control, purchasing, warehouse operations, logistics, and manufacturing material flow.
- Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
- Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems, inventory management tools, and KPI reporting.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong process improvement and operational optimization mindset.
