Job Description

Senior Materials & Supply Chain Manager

Location: Franksville, WI (On-site)

The IDEAL candidate will have 10+ YOE Supply Chain & Materials leadership in a manufacturing environment. Strong CI, Process, SIOP, Materials & Scheduling, and Inventory Management is highly preferred.

Compensation:

• Highly Competitive Salary + STI bonus
• Full Benefits; Medical; Dental: Life: 401K Matching; Vision; Disability
• Outstanding Company Culture and Vertical Career Mobility

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of supply chain management, including planning, sourcing, scheduling, purchasing, logistics, and materials movement for domestic and global operations.
• Oversee direct reports across procurement, SIOP, scheduling, stockroom, and shipping/receiving teams, ensuring alignment to departmental goals and safety compliance.
• Create and execute sourcing strategies that align with the organization’s goals for cost control, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Build and maintain relationships with global suppliers, negotiate favorable terms, and manage performance via KPIs and scorecards.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that drive operational efficiency, cost reduction, and supplier innovation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, finance, operations, and sales teams to ensure material flow aligns with production forecasts and customer commitments.
• Manage Kanban systems, safety stock levels, and fulfillment forecasting to meet production needs while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Drive effective utilization of ERP tools to support purchasing and planning decisions.
• Conduct supplier validations and lead supplier transition initiatives as needed.
• Participate in strategic initiatives such as value engineering, risk mitigation, and global sourcing.
• Monitor inbound/outbound shipments to ensure inventory accuracy and customer delivery commitments.
• Take ownership of monthly revenue forecasting and reporting for the Franksville facility.
• Act as subject matter expert on sourcing and materials best practices, contributing to broader supply chain strategy.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree and APICS certification preferred).
• At least 10 years of experience in supply chain leadership roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical and ERP system skills, with experience managing complex BOMs and global suppliers.
• Effective communicator with solid negotiation skills and a track record of delivering measurable cost savings.
• Familiarity with lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Background in electronics manufacturing or control systems preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with a hands-on leadership style.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

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