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Join Our Team as a Supply Chain Manager at Epiroc!
The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading the purchasing, inventory management, and production planning activities that support our largest manufacturing plant. This role is critical to ensuring the seamless flow of materials, optimizing inventory levels, and supporting production schedules to meet customer demands. The Supply Chain Manager works cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, finance, and supplier partners to drive operational efficiency, cost control, and supply chain resilience. Through strong leadership and strategic execution, this position plays a vital role in the overall success and growth of the plant.
Work Type (Onsite): This role will be onsite at our Ooltewah, TN facility. This job opening is not eligible for immigration/work visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategy
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of buyers, inventory specialists, and production planners to achieve performance targets and support operational goals.
- Define supply chain strategies that align with plant objectives and broader company initiatives.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration within the supply chain team.
- Act as a key partner to the plant leadership team in ensuring material availability, production continuity, and customer satisfaction.
Purchasing & Supplier Management
- Oversee purchasing activities to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials, components, and services.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, delivery performance, and cost competitiveness.
- Support supplier selection, onboarding, and evaluation processes in collaboration with the corporate procurement function (if applicable).
- Drive initiatives to consolidate suppliers, negotiate favorable terms, and mitigate supply chain risks.
Inventory Management & Production Planning
- Manage inventory control processes to optimize stock levels, minimize excess and obsolete materials, and ensure accurate system data.
- Oversee production planning activities to align material supply with production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
- Monitor inventory health, lead times, and material flow to proactively identify and address issues that could impact operations.
- Lead S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) or similar planning processes as required to support production and business needs.
Process Improvement & Operational Excellence
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to streamline procurement, inventory management, and planning processes.
- Utilize lean principles, data analytics, and best practices to enhance supply chain performance.
- Develop and maintain KPIs to measure supply chain efficiency, material availability, supplier performance, and cost savings initiatives.
- Support systems improvements, including ERP optimization and inventory system accuracy initiatives.
Compliance, Safety & Risk Management
- Ensure supply chain operations comply with all applicable regulations, company policies, and customer requirements.
- Champion safe work practices within the supply chain and materials handling processes.
- Proactively assess and mitigate risks related to supplier performance, logistics, and material availability.
Knowledge/Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or materials management, including 3+ years in a leadership capacity.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably supporting heavy equipment, industrial products, or fabricated goods.
- Strong understanding of purchasing, production planning, inventory control, and supplier management.
- Proficient with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Infor) and data analysis tools.
- Working knowledge of lean principles, continuous improvement methodologies, and supply chain best practices.
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills with a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach.
Work Environment
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring regular presence on the production floor in addition to office-based strategic planning. The plant environment involves exposure to moving machinery, production noise, and varying temperature conditions. Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in designated areas. Occasional travel may be required to meet with suppliers, attend cross-site meetings, or participate in training.
About us. Epiroc is a global productivity partner for mining & construction customers and accelerates the transformation toward a sustainable society. With ground-breaking technology, we develop and provide innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and tools for surface and underground applications. We also offer world-class service and other aftermarket support as well as solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification. Our global headquarters is based in Stockholm, Sweden and we have around 18,000 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in over 150 countries around the world. Learn more at epirocgroup.com.
As a leading global manufacturer of industrial tools and attachments, our premium brands include Paladin, LaBounty, Pengo, Dubuis, and STANLEY which offer premier equipment and services in more than 200 product categories.
We succeed in our core business because we are passionate innovators with courage to change. With collaboration and mutual confidence, teams and individuals trust and support each other’s abilities to offer solutions. Together, we lead the way to make mining and construction more sustainable.
Epiroc offers rewarding experiences and professional growth opportunities. Recognition for your hard work includes:
- Benefits eligibility begins the 1st of the month after start date
- Health care eligibility - including medical, dental, vision, prescription and telemedicine
- Wellness program
- Employee discounts
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) plan
- Direct deposit
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid Vacation
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job.
Join us, and be part of a diverse, innovative and highly collaborative team. An inclusive workplace that allows people to thrive. Inclusion is foundational for our Epiroc culture. We want all our people to have a strong sense of belonging. As we work in diverse teams across geographies, cultures, and professional areas, inclusive behavior is something we expect from ourselves and each other. We are continually looking for ways to strengthen our inclusive culture.
A place where we all matter. Epiroc’s diversity approach is holistic, and our goal is to continue attracting, developing and retaining talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives.
Employment at Epiroc Industrial Tools and Attachments LLC is “at-will,” which means that either you or the company can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without prior notice, and for any reason not prohibited by statute, in accordance with state and federal guidelines. All employment is continued on that basis. No supervisor, manager or executive of the company, other than the General Manager in a signed writing, has any authority to alter the foregoing. Signature of this document serves as acknowledgment of receipt and does not create a contract of employment.
Epiroc Industrial Tools and Attachments LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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It all starts with people. The world needs metals and minerals for the energy transition and our cities and infrastructure must be developed to serve a growing population. To succeed, we need to speed up the shift towards more sustainable mining and construction industries. We at Epiroc accelerate this transformation, together with customers and business partners in more than 150 countries, by developing and providing innovative and safe equipment, digital solutions, and aftermarket support.
All new thinkers are welcome. We are looking for those who want to develop, grow, and dare to think new. In Epiroc we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent valuing authenticity and unique perspectives, driving our spirit of innovation. We foster an inclusive culture where diversity isn't just a goal but a part of our values and way of working. This is how we do business for a sustainable future. Learn more at www.epiroc.com
