Supply Chain Manager

Title - Supply Chain Manager (Manufacturing)

Location – Knoxville, TN

Duration – Fulltime

Occasional overnight travel may be required including internationally. Total required travel is less than 10%

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Job Descriptio

n:Company is looking for a strategic Supply Chain Manager to oversee our production-driven supply operations. You will function as the “owner” of strategic initiatives, managing day-to-day activities while ensuring our supply chain remains agile and accurate. This role requires a leader who excels in complex equipment manufacturing, balances technical aptitude with proactive risk management, and lives by our global purpose and value

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Key Responsibilit

• iesOperational Leadership: Manage all day-to-day sourcing, purchasing, planning, and shipping. Ensure timely material master planning and distribution of the schedu
• le.ERP System Mastery (IFS): Serve as the IFS Key User for SCM. Oversee the effectiveness of the entire system, including part master data, purchase pricing, and lead-time accura
• cy.Vendor Performance: Manage relationships with suppliers, conducting regular audits to ensure quality standards and lead-time reliabili
• ty.Risk Mitigation: Develop contingency plans for supply disruptions, including identifying alternative sources for critical manufacturing componen
• ts.Cost Management: Track and report on Total Landed Cost (TLC) and manufacturing variances to maintain healthy profit margi
• ns.Inventory & Warehouse Management: Maintain inventory integrity, including shelf life and revision control. Co-own cycle counting and annual physical inventory resul
• ts.Performance & Reporting: Publish monthly reports on material expense projections and KPIs. Proactively initiate corrective actions for quality, delivery, and cost varianc
• es.Process Improvement: Lead Lean and Kaizen projects. Create work instructions and policies to continuously improve and align processes with the Global Skill Group Te

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Leadership & Team Manage

• mentDirect Supervision: Lead and motivate reports by setting clear objectives, identifying training needs, and conducting bi-weekly 1:1s and annual revi
• ews.Accountability: Hold all direct reports to high standards of integrity and accuracy. Administer coaching and corrective action when appropri
• ate.Influence: Effectively engage others to achieve results even in the absence of authority, communicating professionally across all levels of the organization and global partn

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Requirements & Qualifica

• tionsEducation: BS Degree in Supply Chain Management or other relevant disci
• plineExperience: 5 years in a manufacturing-specific supply chain leadership role (e.g., Automotive, Electronics, or Industrial Go
• ods).Soft Skills: Strong organizational skills with the ability to lead effectively under stress. A "lead by example" mentality regarding company values and USTER stand
• ards.Communication: Highly effective at interfacing with global stakeholders and navigating negotiation/problem-solving with third-party ven
• dors.Technical Proficiency: Expert-level skills in ERP (IFS preferred) and MS Office. Ability to analyze complex financial and performance
• data.Knowledge: Deep understanding of manufacturing workflows, bill of materials (BOM) management, and international freight (Incote
• rms).Certifications: APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt is highly desir