Supply Chain Manager

Fitesa is a global leader in nonwoven fabric solutions, specializing in providing innovative fabrics the hygiene, medical, and industrial markets. We have an excellent opportunity for a Supply Chain Manager to join our rapidly growing team. Responsible for managing all supply chain functions, which may include, but are not limited to, production planning, forecasting, material procurement, inventory control, warehousing, rate setting, outsourcing, vendor selection, and distribution. The Supply Chain Manager works closely with Plant Management, Sales, and other Operational Leaders. Performs other duties as required to promote overall plant effectiveness in accordance with good manufacturing practices and all plant procedures and guidelines.

Additional Fitesa Benefits:

Paid vacation

10 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays

7% 401(K) paid by the company up to 4% dollar for dollar match + additional 3% company contribution

Flexible insurance packages with no waiting period for medical, vision, and dental benefits

Key Responsibilities:

• Directs all supply chain projects to ensure that they are on time and within budgetary controls.
• Manages plant inventory levels and accuracy, including finished goods, raw materials, commodities, work in process, scrap and storerooms.
• Develops inventory targets and order points.
• Implement improvement strategies; execute process and cost improvement projects.
• Manage plant materials, logistics and purchasing functions and personnel.
• Oversees the scheduling of deliveries to prevent excess stock or backorders.
• Manage warehouses, internal and external
• Assures that departmental and support personnel are focused on continuous improvement of products and processes.
• Directs maintenance of records and data essential to material programs including materials resource planning.
• Promotes alignment by understanding and communicating customer needs and requirements throughout the organization.
• Participates in supplier and vendor negotiations.

Core Competencies:

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented with a focus on quality.
• Effective written/verbal communication and teamwork.
• Ability to lead and coach team members.
• Excellent computer skills, and familiarity with most common software packages, to include Microsoft Office and ERP software

Behavioral Competencies:

• Excellent verbal written, and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail, follow-up, and good telephone skills
• Must be able to creatively and proactively solve system and process issues.

Technical Competencies:

• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with BPCS, FIRM and Excel.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or similar field
• Previous working experience as a Supply Chain Manager or in a similar field

Additional Information:

Fitesa offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Fitesa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Fitesa will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

• Eligibility to apply is in accordance with Fitesa hiring policies and practices. Please contact Fitesa HR with questions regarding eligibility.

This position is reserved for US candidates only and does not offer international transfer or sponsorship at this time.