Datwyler’s high-tech elastomer components make a vital contribution to the safety, reliability and functionality of critical systems in billions of syringes and coffee capsules, in every second vehicle worldwide, and in energy-related applications. Datwyler serves highly regulated and technologically demanding markets, such as Healthcare, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Industry. With around 7,500 employees and 25 production sites on four continents, we work closely with customers from concept to series production. Our employees are at the heart of Datwyler. Guided by Mastery, Impact and Respect, we continuously improve, focus on meaningful results and collaborate with trust and openness. Become part of our team as a Supply Chain Manager.
Supply Chain Manager
The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end flow of materials and information from supplier acquisition through delivery of finished products. This includes leadership and ownership of purchasing, production control, scheduling, inventory management, shipping, and receiving activities across the Houston manufacturing site. The Supply Chain Manager is a key member of the Site leadership team and partners closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, suppliers and the Commercial teams to deliver high quality products to our Customers safely and efficiently. The role is accountable for production planning, supplier performance, inventory optimization, working capital management, and on time delivery performance.
The ideal candidate combines strong people leadership and strategic supply chain management experience with a deep understanding of manufacturing operations. Experience leading planning, production control, purchasing and inventory management programs within a machining, industrial manufacturing, or engineered products environment is highly desirable. The successful candidate will be data-driven, customer-focused and capable of balancing cost, inventory, and operational objectives while supporting business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the planning, purchasing, inventory management, shipping and receiving teams. Establish the processes and procedures necessary to ensure each area fulfills its responsibilities.
- Own the site’s master production plan and demand fulfillment strategy. Develop and monitor key metrics and performance management systems to ensure visibility, accountability, capacity alignment and high performance.
- Partner closely with Production, Quality and Commercial teams to align supply chain activities with operational requirements, customer commitments and business objectives.
- Establish and execute inventory, purchasing, and production planning strategies to optimize service levels, working capital, and operational performance while ensuring supplier accountability.
- Monitor supplier performance and implement strategic best practices to improve service, quality, delivery and cost performance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance supply chain performance, reduce cost and mitigate risk.
- Support customer negotiations for strategic contracts and supply chain commitments.
- Lead and mentor team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Demonstrate safety and quality leadership through daily actions, visible engagement on the shop floor and consistent reinforcement of operational standards.
What we are looking for:
- Minimum 10+ years of people leadership experience managing planning, purchasing, inventory, logistics, or supply chain teams.
- Experience within oil and gas, industrial manufacturing, engineered products, machining, or related manufacturing environments preferred.
- Experience with ERP-based planning and inventory management processes required. SAP experience required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or related fields preferred.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, decision-making and analytical skills
- Demonstrated experience managing demand planning, production scheduling, inventory management, purchasing, and supplier performance programs.
- Strong understanding of material requirements planning (MRP), inventory control principles, and manufacturing operations.
- Experience developing and monitoring key performance indicators related to on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, supplier performance, working capital, and service levels.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret operational and financial data to support decision making.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office, including Excel
- Advanced knowledge of SAP and scheduling
- Experience with supplier management
- Fluent in English
- Work is performed primarily in an office environment with regular presence throughout manufacturing, warehouse, and shipping operations.
- Regular exposure to manufacturing operations including CNC machining, rubber molding, assembly, material handling activities, forklifts, and other industrial equipment; appropriate personal protective equipment required.
- Occasional travel to company facilities, supplier locations, and/or off-site meetings
Be yourself at Datwyler
People make the difference at Datwyler. We offer a wide range of career and development opportunities in an international company where you can contribute your skills, ideas and experience. Together, we create an environment where people can grow and help shape our future.
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