Company Description:

Milescraft is an established, privately-held company that designs, develops, manufacutres, and distributes consumer goods products. Our products are available at leading big box retail stores and online retail sites as well as specialty hardware and woodworking stores. We’re a fast growing, dynamic company, looking for a results-driven person.

As an employee, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including performance bonus, profit-sharing, 10% 401k match, health insurance, health savings account funding, and generous PTO beginning in the first year.

We are looking for local, Chicagoland-based candidates only.

Responsibilities:

• Vendor relationship management.
• Responsible for production schedules, procurement, inventory management and optimization, logistics, product quality, scrap and rework.
• Work with sales and marketing teams to ensure that supply and inventory support growth objectives as well as promotions.
• Work with suppliers to reduce lead times, improve quality, and negotiate cost efficiencies.
• Manage and modernize current facility in Rockford, IL., and establish and manage distribution facility in Europe when necessary.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting, including KPIs and other performance metrics, to management team as well as owners.
• On-site QC inspection / quality control in Rockford and at factories.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and other regulatory requirements.
• Work will be performed in Rockford (2-3 days) and Elgin (2-3 days). Travel 10-20% (Europe and/or China).

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business.
• 10 years progressive experience in supply chain management
• Analyical and detail-oriented
• Excellent time and project management skills
• Ability to coach, mentor, and motivate individuals to perform beyond their comfort zone
• Proficient in Microsoft office tools

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Management: 5 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person