Supply Chain Manager
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Plano, TX, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Logistics
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, procurement, or logistics.
- Demonstrated expertise in inventory management, demand planning, and vendor negotiations.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and supply chain management software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to have
- Master's degree or MBA with a concentration in Supply Chain or Operations Management.
- Professional certifications such as APICS CSCP, CPIM, or ISM CPSM.
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Knowledge of international trade regulations, customs procedures, and import/export compliance.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Work Experience in Electronic Manufacturing is preferred.
Full description
Krypton Solutions is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to keep materials, inventory, and product flow aligned with business goals and customer commitments. You'll set and manage supply chain strategies, policies, and procedures; oversee sourcing, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and purchase order execution; and balance inventory levels to support production while controlling carrying cost.
Key responsibilities include coordinating transportation, warehousing, and distribution for on-time delivery; managing shipping, receiving, and returns/reverse logistics (RMA) with accurate documentation; tracking KPIs to surface trends, risks, and improvement opportunities; partnering with Sales, Finance, and Production on demand forecasting and capacity planning; ensuring compliance with trade laws and internal policies; and presenting performance, savings, and efficiency updates to leadership.
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; 401(k) plan; and Life Insurance.
Duties & Responsibilities
Your day starts by reviewing dashboards and exception reports-late inbound shipments, inventory variances, open RMAs, and any dock schedule conflicts. Mid-morning, you connect with key suppliers and carriers to confirm ETAs, address shortages, and clear receiving discrepancies. After lunch, you dig into KPI trends (on-time delivery, order accuracy, damage/return turnaround) and turn findings into practical adjustments for the warehouse and fulfillment workflow. Late afternoon is reserved for cross-team check-ins to confirm upcoming demand and constraints, then you wrap by updating stakeholders with concise status notes and preparing a brief performance readout for leadership.
- Develop, implement, and manage supply chain strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with organizational objectives.
- Oversee procurement activities including sourcing, vendor selection, contract negotiation, and purchase order management.
- Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability while minimizing carrying costs and waste.
- Coordinate logistics operations including transportation, warehousing, and distribution to ensure on-time delivery.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and third-party logistics providers.
- Analyze supply chain data, key performance indicators (KPIs), and metrics to identify trends, risks, and areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Finance, and Production to align supply chain activities with business needs.
- Lead demand forecasting and capacity planning efforts to support business growth and seasonal fluctuations.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including disruptions, quality issues, and compliance concerns.