The Impact You'll Make
The Supply Chain Team Lead will lead a team of 8 direct reports, made up of tactical buyers, as well as cycle count clerks, who are responsible for all procurement and inventory management activities to support customer on time delivery and manufacturing efficiency.
The Team Lead will establish a participatory environment by providing and facilitating communication, building a team atmosphere, and recognizing/fostering individual and team development.
The Supply Chain Team Lead will organize and prioritize work assignments to complete assignments/tasks on time, with quality, and can anticipate problem areas in advance.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Ensure all suppliers are adhering to confirmed ship dates by reviewing exception messages with each tactical buyer
- Lead any escalation calls with poor performing suppliers to ensure the recovery plan is communicated, established and adhered to by the supply base
- Manage/Maintain planning parameters including Safety Stocks, Multiples, and Planning Periods.
- Coordinate/Collaborate with Engineering changes and new product releases when applicable to supply base.
- Proactively coordinate and communicate with operational planners to address escalated purchase orders, which do or do not fit in with the current production plans.
- Monitors customer order activity to operating forecast on a regular schedule and makes recommendations to forecasting/master scheduling team based on supplier performance
- Attends key supplier S&OP monthly meetings to review supplier delivery and quality performance
- Work closely with cycle counters to ensure inventory accuracy of 90 % is met month over month
- Support Supply Chain Manager with inventory management by assisting in tracking inventory gains/losses per Inventory KPI
- Recommend changes in status and salary adjustments for employees; administers necessary disciplinary action according to Division and Corporate policies.
- Provides performance management through coaching.
- Responsible for identifying training and development needs of employees so that necessary skill levels are met.
- Other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For
- College degree preferred
- 3+ years recent experience in a Supervisory Role
- 5+ years’ experience in Procurement/ Supply Chain/Inventory Management/ role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Must be proficient with MS Office software (Access, Excel, Outlook, Word)
- Must have intermediate to advanced computer/typing skills
- Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must work well in a team environment
- SAP experience preferred
- Hydraulics industry experience a plus
What You'll Get from Us
- We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
- You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
- We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
- You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.