The Supply Chain Manager will enhance customer relationships through detailed analysis of service levels, inventory metrics, customer forecasts, and sales projections. This role involves collaborating with various company departments, high-level vendors, and internal management to develop strategic supply chain insights that result in a competitive advantage and operational efficiency. As a key member of the quality team, the Supply Chain Manager is also responsible for overseeing quality control processes and working closely with suppliers to address and resolve quality-related issues.

What You’ll do:

Team Management:

• Hire, train, and oversee the supply chain team; manage daily workflows and schedules.
• · Conduct timely and constructive performance evaluations and develop development plans for team members.

Procurement Oversight:

• Direct all procurement activities to align with company goals and optimize supply chain performance.
• Negotiate prices for raw materials and purchased goods to ensure cost-effectiveness.

Inventory Management:

• Assess inventory levels to meet company metrics; analyze and improve current inventory procedures.

Vendor Management:

• Oversee vendor processes, ensuring accountability for responsiveness, delivery times, quality, and accuracy.
• Collaborate with vendors to address and resolve quality issues, ensuring that products meet the company’s quality standards and requirements.

Negotiation:

• Negotiate prices for raw materials and purchased goods to ensure cost-effectiveness.

Forecasting:

• Create and maintain a rolling 18-month forecast for customers and vendors.

Strategy Development:

• Research and develop strategies to find alternative sources for current products and identify new suppliers for product development.

Quality Assurance:

• Quality Control Oversight: Work closely with the quality team to ensure that supply chain processes and vendor practices align with the company's quality standards and compliance requirements.
• Supplier Quality Management: Monitor and address quality issues with suppliers, coordinating corrective actions and ensuring resolution of any quality concerns.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to the development and refinement of quality control processes, incorporating feedback and insights from supply chain operations and vendor interactions.
• Quality Documentation: Assist in maintaining quality-related documentation, including records of quality issues and corrective actions taken, to support continuous improvement efforts.

Your Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years in supply chain management, focusing on procurement or forecasting, and 5+ years managing a supply chain team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation abilities with a proven ability to build positive relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.
• Effective supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of company products and logistics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data, extract insights, and identify trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (Excel superuser).
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-focused with the ability to work across all organizational levels.
• Experience with MRP systems is required; APICS certification is a plus.

Benefits and Perks

Enjoy excellent company holiday giveaways and parties, generous PTO, medical Benefits, 401K, and more!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance
• Business casual dress
• Summer hours
• On-site gym

Why work for Paris?
Our culture! Join our inclusive and diverse family-oriented team, and be a part of our "work hard, play hard" culture. We are committed to positively impacting people's lives and our communities individually and collectively.

We are committed to delivering high-quality service, and our dedicated team is fantastic. We focus on providing long-term value and believe that our people are what make the difference. We are looking for talented, hardworking, goal-oriented individuals eager to learn, grow, and demonstrate a can-do attitude to overcome challenges. Our environment encourages innovative thinking, teamwork, and taking ownership of your work.

Local candidates only; no relocation assistance available