Job Details

Position Summary

The Supply Manager is responsible for converting the agreed demand plan into a feasible, cost-effective, and executable supply, inventory, and logistics plan. This role owns supply planning, inventory positioning, and logistics execution, with primary accountability for 3rd-party logistics (3PL) strategy, performance management, and continuous improvement. In the early stages of S&OP implementation, the role ensures constraint visibility, disciplined execution, and reliable customer service.

Position Responsibilities

Supply Planning & Inventory Management

• Develop and maintain supply plans aligned to the approved demand forecast and S&OP targets
• Translate demand into production, procurement, and replenishment requirements
• Balance service, inventory, and capacity while managing constraints and trade-offs
• Own inventory strategies, including safety stock, lot sizing, and deployment across the network
• Lead and develop the Inventory Associate; set priorities and performance expectations

Logistics & Distribution Planning

• Develop distribution and transportation plans that support supply and inventory strategies
• Ensure inventory positioning and logistics lead times align with service commitments
• Identify logistics constraints and develop mitigation scenarios
• Monitor execution against plan and recommend corrective actions

3rd-Party Logistics (3PL) Strategy & Management

• Own 3PL strategy, including network design inputs, partner selection, and contract scope
• Lead 3PL onboarding, governance, and performance management
• Establish and manage SLAs, KPIs, and scorecards across warehousing and transportation providers
• Conduct regular business reviews to drive service, cost, and productivity improvements
• Manage escalations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions

S&OP & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Provide supply, inventory, and logistics inputs to Supply Review and Executive S&OP
• Present constraints, scenarios, risks, and trade-offs for leadership decision-making
• Ensure supply and logistics assumptions are accurate and consistently applied
• Translate Executive S&OP decisions into executable supply and logistics plans

Systems, Data & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain planning and logistics master data (lead times, capacities, inventory parameters)
• Support implementation and stabilization of planning and logistics systems
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across supply planning, inventory, and logistics
• Support network changes, new product launches, and customer onboarding
• cycles.
• All other duties as assigned.

Key Metrics

• Customer service level / OTIF
• Inventory targets
• Supply plan adherence and schedule stability
• Logistics cost to serve (freight, warehousing)
• 3PL SLA performance and contract compliance

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Statistics, Analytics, or related field. Preferred
• 7–12 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics.
• Demonstrated experience managing 3PL partners and logistics contracts
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, procurement, and distribution processes
• Experience operating within or implementing an S&OP / IBP process
• Strong leadership, analytical, and vendor-management skills
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a developing environment
• Fluency in English required. Fluency in Spanish and/or Chinese a plus.