What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Manager position at Walter Tools?
Walter Tools — Greer, South Carolina
Drills Manufacturing & Reconditioning
About Walter Tools
Founded in 1919 and headquartered in Tübingen, Germany, Walter has over 100 years of expertise in precision cutting tools for milling, turning, grooving, drilling, and threading. With 3,800 employees and customers in more than 80 countries, Walter combines global reach with deep Engineering Kompetenz. Our Greer, SC production unit manufactures Walter Titex drills and operates a key reconditioning center for drills and endmills across North America. We are now looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join us.
Your Scope
Close operational partner to site leadership — highly system-driven, setting high standards in supply chain execution across drill manufacturing and reconditioning operations to deliver best-in-class service to global and domestic customers.
At Walter, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective, and background leads to a better environment for our employees, our business, and our customers. We are equally proud of our precision manufacturing roots and our future vision to set the industry standard in cutting tool production and reconditioning services. We look forward to meeting you!
Drills Manufacturing & Reconditioning
About Walter Tools
Founded in 1919 and headquartered in Tübingen, Germany, Walter has over 100 years of expertise in precision cutting tools for milling, turning, grooving, drilling, and threading. With 3,800 employees and customers in more than 80 countries, Walter combines global reach with deep Engineering Kompetenz. Our Greer, SC production unit manufactures Walter Titex drills and operates a key reconditioning center for drills and endmills across North America. We are now looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join us.
Your Scope
Close operational partner to site leadership — highly system-driven, setting high standards in supply chain execution across drill manufacturing and reconditioning operations to deliver best-in-class service to global and domestic customers.
- Lead a team for new solid carbide drills and reconditioning of solid carbide drills and endmills
- Lead and manage projects for the site, including improvement projects, production transfers between Walter sites and new products
- Responsible for end-to-end production planning for new drill manufacturing and reconditioning services for drills and endmills
- Manage distinct planning logic for each stream: make-to-stock and make-to-order for new drills; service order management for reconditioned tools
- Weekly OTD (On-Time Delivery) tracking — plan vs. actual — across manufacturing and reconditioning workflows with structured reporting to site leadership
- Prepare weekly and monthly production plans aligned with capacity, incoming reconditioned tool volume, and raw material availability
- Hands-on management of SAP planning module to drive scheduling, procurement, and inventory decisions across both business streams
- Ensure availability of all required raw materials and consumables (carbide blanks, regrind stock, coatings, packaging) per plan
- Manage inbound logistics for used tools received for reconditioning, including tracking, intake coordination, and turnaround time commitments
- Ensure timely communication to internal and external customers on planned volumes, reconditioning lead times, and delivery commitments
- Monitor and report key supply chain KPIs including stock availability, delivery precision, lead times, and delivery accuracy; drive corrective actions when targets are not met
- Manage quarterly volume and inventory forecasts; track reconditioning service volume trends and adjust capacity planning accordingly
- Responsible for vendor scheduling per production plan and priorities, including semi-finished blank and consumable suppliers
- Lead implementation of LEAN concepts
- Engineering or Business degree; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years of direct experience in logistics or supply chain in a manufacturing environment will be equally considered
- Direct experience in production planning, inventory management, and supply chain execution in a precision manufacturing or machining environment preferred
- Experience managing supply chain for both make-to-stock manufacturing and service/repair operations is a strong advantage
- In-depth knowledge of forecasting, inventory management, and supply chain management concepts
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English
- Ability to manage multiple planning streams with different demand patterns and lead time structures
- Strong team leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills with internal teams, external suppliers, and customers
- Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions across complex operations
- Comfortable working with all levels of management, from shop floor to global directors and vice presidents
- Strong continuous improvement and business systems development mindset
- Excellent 401(k) plan: company match of ½ up to 3% PLUS 5% company contribution every paycheck
- Company-paid life insurance at 2x annual salary and company-paid Short-Term Disability
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plus many elective benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), paid parental leave, and 11 paid holidays
At Walter, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective, and background leads to a better environment for our employees, our business, and our customers. We are equally proud of our precision manufacturing roots and our future vision to set the industry standard in cutting tool production and reconditioning services. We look forward to meeting you!