Supply Chain Manager

Company Summary

To be a part of Axial means you'll be joining a company that is positioned to lead the way in the most demanding fastener requirements and environments. Industries we serve include energy, oil and gas upstream and downstream, defense, and heavy industry. We have culture of growth and innovation where we value your growth and development as we collaborate to improve as an American manufacturer.

We draw on our extensive experience in multiple industries and markets to solve complicated manufacturing problems for our nationwide and global customers. Axial prizes a team attitude, continual growth as humans and employees, personal ownership and pride of work.

Our benefits lead the way and include strenuous safety protocols to put the health and safety of our team first, and a competitive benefits package that includes PTO day 1 of employment, 401k, and shift differential payments.

Do you want to join a place that you can make a difference and grow your career? Apply TODAY!

Essential Job Functions

• Lead purchasing manager and team buyers in daily operations and evaluation.
• Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain.
• Establishes performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of factors affecting the supply chain.
• Develops relationships with current and future suppliers.
• Creates metrics to evaluate supplier management, on-time delivery, RMA, ETC.
• Identifying risks to supply chain and implementing procedures to avoid.
• Maintains required quantity of supplies and materials to optimize production.
• Analyzes current inventories and procedures; suggests improvements to increase efficiency of supply chain and profitability for the company.
• Develops policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and safety; implements subsequent changes to processes.
• Identifies optimal shipment and transportation routes when appropriate.
• Participates as an advisory member of the product development team, providing information and guidance on availability and cost of supplies and materials.
• Acts as part of the team coordinating engineering changes, product line extension, or new product launches to ensure timely and orderly material and production flow transitions.
• Monitors the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements; identifies and qualifies new suppliers in collaboration with other departments.
• Potential to travel to suppliers location to assist in audits.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of company products and logistics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• ERP software required, Epicor experience preferred.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience with similar relevant position required.
• 5+ years of supervisor experience requirement.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

Pay Range

Based on experience

Employment is contingent upon a successful background check and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Employer; E-Verify Employer

This document describes the current position. It is not an employment contract. Our Company reserves the right to modify Position duties or Position descriptions at its discretion