Supply Chain Manager

Role overview

Trebro Manufacturing, Inc. is looking for a seasoned Supply Chain Manager to take charge of sourcing, purchasing, supplier partnerships, inventory oversight, and warehouse activities. The position plays a key role in keeping materials moving smoothly so assembly work and repair-parts demand are consistently supported, while also improving supplier results, inventory efficiency, and warehouse performance.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who can think strategically about the supply chain while still managing day-to-day execution in a fast-moving manufacturing setting. The role partners closely with Engineering, Production, Planning, Finance, and other teams to make sure materials are available for production plans and customer commitments.

Strategic sourcing and procurement

• Make sure purchase orders are processed on time and stay aligned with approved minimum and maximum inventory levels.
• Create and carry out sourcing plans for both direct and indirect spending categories.
• Find, assess, qualify, and manage suppliers that can support company growth and operating needs.
• Run RFQ and RFP activities and lead supplier evaluation and selection.
• Handle negotiations around pricing, contracts, payment terms, lead times, service expectations, and vendor performance standards.
• Review total cost of ownership and compare supplier options to support better decisions.
• Build dual-sourcing and risk-reduction plans for critical parts and materials.
• Work with Engineering on value engineering and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Push annual savings and cost-avoidance initiatives across the supply base.

Vendor management

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers.
• Set up supplier scorecards and ongoing performance management processes.
• Hold quarterly business reviews with key suppliers.
• Track supplier results across cost, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and lead time.
• Address supplier issues and drive corrective actions when performance falls short.
• Identify strategic supplier partnerships that strengthen competitiveness and operational performance.
• Oversee supplier contracts and confirm compliance with negotiated terms.

Inventory management

• Create inventory strategies that balance customer service needs with working-capital goals.
• Monitor stock levels, turnover, safety stock, and replenishment settings.
• Study demand trends and material requirements to improve inventory investment.
• Work with Production Planning so materials are available for manufacturing schedules.
• Cut down on excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory.
• Build reporting tools and KPI dashboards for inventory visibility.
• Lead annual physical counts and cycle count programs.

Warehouse operations

• Oversee receiving, storage, material handling, and shipping support in the warehouse.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and clean transaction control in the ERP system.
• Set up and sustain organized warehouse layouts and material-flow processes.
• Apply best practices that improve warehouse safety, efficiency, and productivity.
• Develop procedures for inventory control and material movement.
• Improve warehouse space usage and storage methods.
• Partner with Production to strengthen material staging and line-side replenishment.

Cross-functional leadership

• Work with Production, Planning, Engineering, Finance, and Operations to align supply chain work with business goals.
• Take part in Sales & Operations Planning and production planning activities.
• Proactively communicate supply risks, inventory issues, and supplier performance concerns.
• Support new product launches and engineering changes.

Continuous improvement

• Lead initiatives that improve supply chain processes.
• Create metrics and reports that improve visibility and support better decisions.
• Look for ways to raise service levels, lower costs, and improve efficiency.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and broader continuous improvement efforts across the organization.

Qualifications

Education: A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred. Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, or CPM are considered an advantage.

Experience: Candidates should bring 7+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, sourcing, procurement, or materials management, along with at least 3 years in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment. Hands-on experience negotiating supplier agreements, managing strategic supplier relationships, running inventory control, and overseeing warehouse operations is expected. Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics is also required.

Skills and competencies: The role calls for advanced sourcing and procurement knowledge, strong negotiation ability, solid inventory planning and warehouse understanding, sharp analytical and financial judgment, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy manufacturing environment. Strong Excel and reporting skills, effective problem-solving, sound decision-making, and a track record of driving accountability and results are important.

Performance measures

• Annual savings and cost avoidance from procurement
• Purchase price variance
• Supplier contract compliance
• Completion of strategic sourcing projects
• Supplier on-time delivery performance
• Supplier quality performance
• Reduction in supplier lead times
• Supplier scorecard results
• Inventory turns
• Inventory accuracy
• Working capital efficiency
• Material availability
• Reduction in excess and obsolete inventory
• Warehouse inventory accuracy
• Order fulfillment accuracy
• Receiving and put-away performance
• Warehouse productivity
• Safety performance
• Support for production schedules
• On-time customer delivery
• Supply continuity
• Total supply chain cost reduction

Why this role stands out

Trebro Manufacturing is focused on operational excellence and ongoing improvement. In this position, you will hold an important leadership seat in ensuring that suppliers, materials, inventory, and warehouse operations all work together to support growth and deliver strong service to customers.