Supply Chain Manager

El Dorado, AR, 71730


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Type: Permanent

Salary: Open

Reference ID: 9a725d51-a94c-4d74-98a6-54de08031127

Date Posted: 03/05/2026

Shortcut: http://management-recruiters-of-tallahassee.jobs.mrinetwork.com/EPJvwW


Supply Chain Manager

Confidential Retained Search | Metal Fabrication Manufacturing

A privately held metal fabrication manufacturer is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end supply chain operations in a high-mix, low-to-mid volume manufacturing environment. This role oversees production planning, purchasing, inventory management, warehousing, logistics, and supplier performance, with accountability for material availability, cost control, on-time delivery, and compliance.

The ideal candidate brings manufacturing turnaround experience, strong ERP/MRP capability, and the ability to operate effectively at both strategic and hands-on levels within a fabrication-driven operation.

Role Scope & Responsibilities

Planning & Execution

  • Plan and coordinate purchasing, production planning, inventory, warehousing, and distribution to support fabrication schedules and customer commitments.

  • Direct the movement and control of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods, including plate, sheet, tube, bar, and fabricated components.

  • Align demand forecasting and production planning with fabrication capacity and customer requirements.

  • Optimize inventory levels to reduce excess, scrap, and obsolescence while maintaining uninterrupted production flow.

Procurement & Supplier Management

  • Lead strategic and tactical purchasing for metals, outsourced processing, MRO, and freight.

  • Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms with steel mills, service centers, and key suppliers.

  • Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and certification requirements.

  • Partner with engineering and quality on supplier qualification, material specifications, and sourcing alternatives.

Systems, Metrics & Process Improvement

  • Manage MRP, inventory control, warehousing, and receiving functions with a focus on accuracy, traceability, and lot control.

  • Leverage ERP systems (IFS, SAP, Epicor, Oracle, Infor) experience to improve planning, purchasing, costing, and reporting.

  • Establish and track supply chain KPIs related to cost, delivery, inventory accuracy, and supplier reliability.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, quality, finance, sales, and IT to improve processes and system utilization.

Candidate Profile

  • 7+ years of progressive supply chain, materials management, or procurement experience in metal fabrication or industrial manufacturing.

  • Demonstrated success managing purchasing, inventory, MRP, and suppliers in a high-mix manufacturing environment.

  • Hands-on ERP experience required; (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Infor, Plex acceptable).

  • Strong understanding of MRP logic, BOMs, routings, lead times, capacity constraints, and inventory control best practices.

  • Proven negotiation experience with steel mills, service centers, and outsourced processing suppliers.

  • Familiarity with ISO-based quality systems and regulated manufacturing environments preferred.

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