Supply Chain Manager

Position Summary

Winsted is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead planning, sourcing, procurement, and inventory optimization for our engineered control room consoles and technical furniture. In this role, you’ll partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sales to ensure materials availability, supplier performance, and cost-effective delivery in a high-mix manufacturing environment.

You will build supplier relationships, implement scalable planning and inventory processes, and drive performance improvements in lead time, quality, service levels, and cost.

Primary Responsibilities

Supply Chain Planning and Strategy

·       Develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with company goals and objectives

·       Conduct demand forecasting and capacity planning to ensure supply meets customer demand

·       Identify and implement process improvements to enhance supply chain efficiency and effectiveness

Supplier Management and Negotiation

·       Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and conditions

·       Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with quality standards and delivery schedules

·       Conduct supplier audits and evaluations to identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain

Inventory Management and Optimization

·       Oversee inventory mgmt. processes to ensure optimal stock levels and minimize excess inventory

·       Implement inventory control procedures to track and manage stock levels accurately

·       Analyze inventory data to identify trends and make data-driven decisions to optimize inventory

Team Leadership and Development

·       Manage and lead the supply chain team, providing direction, support, and development opportunities

·       Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team

·       Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and implement training programs to enhance team skills and capabilities

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication

·       Collaborate with other departments, such as warehouse, production, sales and engineering, to ensure seamless supply chain operations

·       Communicate supply chain plans and updates to internal and external stakeholders

·       Provide regular reports and presentations on supply chain performance, highlighting key metrics and areas for improvement

·       Other duties as necessary

Essential Education, Skills & Experience

·       Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field

·       Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management or a related role

·       ERP/MRP expertise (Microsoft Business Central)

·       Proven track record of managing and optimizing supply chain operations

·       Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·       Proficiency in supply chain management software and tools

·       Demonstrated experience in managing and developing a team

Location

·       Eagan, MN

Keywords / Skills

Supply Chain Manager, Manufacturing Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, BOM-Driven Planning, MRP/ERP Planning, Demand Forecasting, S&OP, Supplier Development, Supplier Performance Scorecards, Inventory Turns, Safety Stock, Cycle Counting, Lead-Time Management, High-Mix Manufacturing, Engineered-to-Order (ETO), Custom Manufacturing, OTIF Delivery, Cost Reduction, PPV, Continuous Improvement

Company Overview

Winsted is a worldwide leader in control room solutions. We design, manufacture and install control room consoles and technical furniture to optimize the efficiency of mission-critical applications. Winsted offers a full line of technical furniture for a wide range of applications and end-user segments. Whether our customers are building a state-of-the-art control room from the ground up or simply upgrading an existing control room, Winsted provides the ideal technical furniture solution. Our experts combine the disciplines of industrial design, ergonomics and interior design to create solutions to optimize operator comfort and productivity. Winsted services customers out of facilities in the US and UK. Our commitment to customer service and product quality is second-to-none in the industry.

Winsted is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Winsted is a drug-free workplace and participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Winsted is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.