What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Manager position at Clarios?
What you will do
Under general direction and in conformance with divisional policies, procedures and objectives, plan and control the production and warehousing activities and the inventory investment of a branch plant. Plan, develop necessary procedures and direct the activities for which responsible. Provide analysis, counsel, advice and recommendations where appropriate to assist plant in achieving goals and objectives.
How you will do it
Required
Our Florence, Kentucky components plant began operations in 1978 and here is home to our components plant which manufactures PowerFrame® grids and our battery containers and covers. Here we produce around 173,000 cases a day.
What you get
Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.
Veterans/Military Spouses
We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.
A Note to Job Applicants
Please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.
To All Recruitment Agencies
Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.
Under general direction and in conformance with divisional policies, procedures and objectives, plan and control the production and warehousing activities and the inventory investment of a branch plant. Plan, develop necessary procedures and direct the activities for which responsible. Provide analysis, counsel, advice and recommendations where appropriate to assist plant in achieving goals and objectives.
How you will do it
- Analyze customer orders and sales forecasts to prepare plant production and inventory plans.
- Review actual plant performance against sales and production plans. Recommend corrective action(s) to bring results in line with plans or recommend change in production and inventory plans to recognize differences between actual and forecasts.
- Direct and monitor production control activities to assure that balanced inventories are maintained and that production and purchase releases are scheduled to meet production and inventory investment objectives.
- Plan and direct the activities for which responsible such as Shipping, Warehousing, Production Scheduling, and Inventory Control (raw materials and finished goods).
- May be responsible for directing purchasing activity for expense items. Maintain contact with all vendors of material and components to insure uninterrupted supply. Resolve discrepancies concerning items that fail to meet in-coming quality standards.
- CMS Principle Champion for Material Control.
- Prepare capacity planning analyses. Recommend purchase of additional capacity where necessary.
- Assist in developing and maintaining the integrity of computerized production/inventory control systems. Supervise the operation of such systems. Insure data integrity by developing systematic cycle counting to maintain accuracy.
- Direct warehousing activities and insure adherence to governmental safety and health regulations and personnel policies and procedures.
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical or business field.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience successfully supervising a team.
- SAP experience, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; CPIM.
- Demonstrable knowledge with MRP master data set-up, production versions, routings, warehouse management, inventory management, production activities, and RF transactions.
Our Florence, Kentucky components plant began operations in 1978 and here is home to our components plant which manufactures PowerFrame® grids and our battery containers and covers. Here we produce around 173,000 cases a day.
What you get
- Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
- Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
- Parental and caregiver leave programs
- All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
- Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
- HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
- Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.
Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.
Veterans/Military Spouses
We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.
A Note to Job Applicants
Please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.
To All Recruitment Agencies
Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.