What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Manager position at FRAGRANCE MANUFACTURING INC?
Description
At FMI, our purpose is to Inspire Full Potential in our team, our clients, and our community. We are a leading contract manufacturer of prestige beauty, personal care, and OTC products, partnering with some of the world's most recognized brands. Our success is built on operational excellence, innovation, customer focus, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Position Summary
FMI is seeking an experienced and results-driven Supply Chain Manager to lead our Purchasing, Inventory Control, Receiving, Warehouse Operations and Distribution Center. This role is responsible for ensuring the efficient flow of materials throughout the organization while driving improvements in inventory management, supplier performance, customer service, safety, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have experience managing an end-to-end supply chain within a multi-site manufacturing and distribution environment.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, is highly analytical, and has a proven track record of leading teams, improving processes, and delivering measurable business results.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop multiple supply chain functions, including purchasing, inventory, warehousing, receiving, and shipping.
- Utilize ERP/MRP systems and data analytics to identify trends and implement process improvements.
- Establish, monitor, and drive key supply chain performance indicators, including inventory accuracy, inventory turns, working capital, supplier performance, on-time delivery, purchasing effectiveness, material availability, and overall operational performance through collaboration with Production, Planning, Quality, Finance, and Sales teams to support customer satisfaction and operational performance.
- Develop and manage departmental budgets while controlling expenses and supporting profitability goals.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee development.
- Lead cross-functional projects that improve efficiency, service levels, and overall supply chain performance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
- 10 years of progressive-level leadership experience in supply chain, logistics, warehouse, or manufacturing operations.
- Experience leading multiple teams or departments within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to transform data into actionable business decisions.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems. Experience with Syteline preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; Power BI experience strongly preferred.
- Proven project management and process improvement experience.
- Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification is a plus.
- Strong communication, leadership, and team development skills.
What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?
The successful candidate will be highly analytical, customer-focused, and driven to improve processes and results. They will be a collaborative leader who can effectively communicate across all levels of the organization while embodying FMI's core values of accountability, integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Why FMI?
At FMI our people are the foundation of our success. We offer a collaborative culture, opportunities for growth, challenging work, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on the business. If you are passionate about supply chain excellence and developing high-performing teams, we encourage you to apply.
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement
FMI is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice upon request.
FMI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us through the job portal for this job posting.
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