Sterling Engineering, Inc.

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Title: Supply Chain Manager Location: Taylor Mill, KY Overview: Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S. Hire Type: Direct Hire Benefits: Benefits from day 1 with almost 100% coverage! In addition to 11 paid holidays, 2-3 weeks vacations, 401K, etc. Target Salary: $110,000-125,000 Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: up to 20% Job Summary: Coordinate across Customers, Operations, and Suppliers to execute effective supply chain strategies while supporting daily planning, purchasing, warehousing, and logistics. Drive ERP improvements to boost on-time delivery, reduce costs, optimize inventory turns, and strengthen vendor performance. Serve as the primary contact for all material procurement and oversee overall department performance. Job Duties: • Manage product life cycles and forecast demand by partnering with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Finance • Develop inventory strategies that support business goals and maintain proper stock levels • Lead supplier negotiations and vendor management to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and on-time delivery • Identify cost-reduction opportunities and qualify new suppliers to enhance flexibility and reduce risk • Strengthen key supplier relationships and oversee Purchase Order review and approval • Oversee warehouse operations, set safety stock levels, and improve material control processes • Ensure compliance with logistics requirements, resolve transportation issues, and track all shipments for OTD • Establish and maintain supply chain policies while driving continuous improvement in processes and metrics Qualifications: • 4-year college degree in business, supply chain, engineering or similar field preferred • At least 7 years of experience in a manufacturing or supply chain role • Experience with multiple Supply Chain disciplines, forecasting/planning, logistics, purchasing or quality • Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills • Ability to structure and solve complicated problems • People management experience • Excellent time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage workload • High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel • Previous experience with an ERP/MRP system is required • Travel as necessary Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. #inPR