The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading all production planning, materials management, inventory control, purchasing, shipping, receiving, and logistics activities for the New Berlin operation.
This position ensures alignment between customer demand, manufacturing capacity, inventory investment, and material availability to support safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory objectives. The role serves as a key cross-functional leader partnering with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Customer Service, Finance, and Purchasing to develop and execute production and inventory strategies that improve customer service, operational efficiency, and business performance.
The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for building and developing an engaged and capable team while driving continuous improvement throughout the planning and supply chain processes.
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop planning, purchasing, inventory, shipping, receiving, and logistics personnel.
- Establish departmental goals, priorities, performance expectations, and development plans.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
- Conduct performance management activities including performance reviews, coaching, corrective actions, and succession planning.
- Develop organizational capability to support business growth and operational excellence.
Production Planning & Scheduling
- Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
- Align customer demand, forecasts, order backlog, material availability, and manufacturing capacity.
- Lead Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP) processes.
- Monitor capacity constraints, material shortages, and production bottlenecks.
- Coordinate with Operations to establish production schedules that achieve customer delivery requirements while optimizing labor and equipment utilization.
- Ensure customer orders are scheduled and released within established lead times and operating constraints.
Materials Management & Inventory Control
- Lead inventory management strategies that support customer delivery and inventory objectives.
- Establish and maintain planning parameters including safety stock levels, lead times, order policies, reorder points, and replenishment strategies.
- Drive improvements in inventory accuracy, inventory turns, and working capital performance.
- Lead cycle count programs and annual physical inventory activities.
- Maintain accurate material master and planning data within ERP systems.
Purchasing, Logistics & Material Flow
- Oversee purchasing activities required to support production schedules and customer demand.
- Direct shipping and receiving operations to ensure efficient material flow.
- Monitor supplier performance and support supplier improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with suppliers, purchasing, and operations teams to mitigate supply chain risks and reduce disruptions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and weekly planning review activities.
- Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Purchasing to balance demand and supply requirements.
- Communicate planning assumptions, capacity constraints, delivery risks, and recovery plans effectively.
- Support business decision-making through data analysis and operational reporting.
Continuous Improvement & Cost Reduction
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve inventory management, planning processes, service levels, and operational efficiency.
- Lead cost reduction initiatives related to inventory, purchasing, logistics, and material management.
- Utilize Lean Manufacturing principles and structured problem-solving techniques to improve performance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory turns, schedule attainment, and customer delivery performance.
Systems & Reporting
- Ensure integrity and effectiveness of ERP planning and inventory data.
- Develop and maintain operational reports, dashboards, and KPIs.
- Utilize ERP systems and analytical tools to drive business decisions.
- Recommend and implement improvements to planning systems and processes.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The Materials & Planning Manager is accountable for improving and maintaining:
- Customer On-Time Delivery (OTD)
- Schedule Attainment
- Inventory Accuracy
- Inventory Turns
- Material Availability
- Customer Promise Performance
- Capacity Utilization
- Supplier Performance
- Backlog Management
- Working Capital Performance
- Cost Reduction Initiatives
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline.
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
- Progressive leadership experience in:
- Materials Management
- Production Planning
- Supply Chain Management
- Manufacturing Operations
- Inventory Management
- Experience leading teams within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working within ERP systems and supply chain planning tools.
Required knowledge of:
- Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
- Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP)
- Production Scheduling
- Inventory Management
- Demand Planning
- Forecasting
- Supply Chain Planning
- ERP Systems
- Microsoft Excel and reporting tools
Preferred:
- APICS CPIM, CSCP, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar professional certifications.
- Experience in engineered-to-order, make-to-order, or industrial manufacturing environments.
Leadership Competencies
The successful incumbent will demonstrate:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective leadership and team development capabilities
- Cross-functional collaboration and influence
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Sound business judgment
- Results orientation
- Customer-focused decision making
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Primarily office-based with regular presence on the manufacturing floor.
- Ability to walk production and warehouse areas frequently.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
- Must comply with all company safety and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements when entering manufacturing areas.
Career Path Opportunities
Potential future career progression may include:
- Director of Supply Chain
- Director of Operations
- Plant Manager
- Supply Chain Director
- Operations Director
This internal version places greater emphasis on accountability, leadership expectations, measurable KPIs, and functional ownership than the external LinkedIn posting while remaining aligned with Dynatect's organizational structure and operational objectives.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline
- Progressive leadership experience in materials management, production planning, supply chain management, manufacturing operations, or inventory management
- Experience leading teams within a manufacturing environment
- Experience working with ERP systems and supply chain planning tools
- Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP), production scheduling, inventory management, demand planning, forecasting, and supply chain planning
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and reporting tools
- APICS CPIM, CSCP, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar professional certification
- Experience in engineered-to-order, make-to-order, or industrial manufacturing environments
- Ability to walk production and warehouse areas frequently and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
What We Do
Dynatect Manufacturing, Inc. is North America's largest manufacturer of protective covers and bellows, specializing in engineered, mission-critical components that protect equipment. They provide custom-engineered solutions, including plastic and metal cable carriers, to enhance safety and process efficiency across various industries, including machine tools, construction, agriculture, transportation, and medical sectors.
