Hybrid Manager – Planning, Purchasing, Logistics

at SMA America

• Job title: Manager – Planning, Purchasing, Logistics
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $82,000 - $108,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, United States

About the role

• Manager overseeing planning, purchasing, and logistics for SMA America's supply chain operations. Leading cross-functional collaboration to ensure material availability and optimize process across the Americas Region.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and implementation of process improvements for purchasing, logistics, and inventory availability/levels.
• Lead the weekly Sales and Operations Meeting for the region, including interface with Sales, Order Management, Finance, Marketing, Service, and Legal.
• Responsible for 3rd party logistics service provider management with a clear focus on internal process optimization, external service time issues, cost reduction projects, and developing KPIs.
• Closely collaborate with HQ in Germany on Production Planning, Order Management, and Global Logistics to ensure regional needs are met.
• Ensure material availability and high inventory turns (DOH) to meet on-time (OTIF) and lead-time goals.
• Work collaboratively with international colleagues to ensure the Americas Region supports global functional processes, while negotiating adaptations as required to meet regional business needs.
• Responsible for management of operations logistics, purchasing, and supply chain strategy for the Americas Region.
• Responsible for product supplier quoting and cost reductions.
• Develop the processes and techniques used in daily operations by internal and external team members.
• Responsible for intercompany purchasing.
• Provide direction, development, and leadership of the Operations Logistics, Planning, and Purchasing Teams, while also functioning as the Americas Region Supply Chain Manager.
• Analyze production plans, lead times, safety stocks, and lot sizes to determine resource requirements and constraints.
• Develop the calculation parameters on which SAP calculates reordering.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support supplier communication, demand forecasts, and new product introductions, including participation in Sales meetings and S&OP planning.
• Other duties as may be assigned by supervisor or management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Supply Chain Management preferred; relevant and equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Logistics management.
• Management and leadership experience with direct reports is required.
• Proven leadership skills including time management, motivating, scheduling, and conflict resolution.
• Previous international work experience preferred.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills are required.
• Attention to detail, high level of accuracy, and excellent organizational skills are required.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems effectively.
• Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal, is required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage (including $0 premium options).
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Inclusive, collaborative, and innovative work environment.