Supply Chain Operations Manager

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading a team tasked with maintaining the finite scheduling, raw material purchasing, and inventory management. The Supply Chain Manager will primarily be accountable for the service metrics at the plant and to protect the voice of the customer within the operational organization while making decisions. Leading a team to maintain positive customer relationships, both internal and external, while maximizing service levels and managing appropriate material levels are the core responsibilities of tasks assigned. The Supply Chain Manager should aid in the advancement of key initiatives within the organization through multi-departmental collaboration.

• Determine and implement site supply chain strategies to achieve service goals.
• Make decisions with the voice of the customer in mind.
• Maintain positive relationships with key internal and external customers to ensure supply chain targets are achieved.
• Manage appropriate levels of finished good and raw material inventories in plants and DSC’s by participating in the flash and takt processes.
• Drive continuous improvement by supporting current and future business needs.
• Manage a team to develop and maintain the production plan with clear and timely communication to operations.
• Lead a team in the optimization of finite schedules and MRP for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Develop, plan, and implement takt reports to guide decision making.
• Lead the buying/planning function to ensure finite schedules are maximizing service and accurate to raw material inventories.
• Collaborate with the centralized demand, supply, and raw material planning groups to meet organizational goals.
• Provide data-based analysis when deciding appropriate problem resolution.
• Manage finished good and raw material inventory to mitigate slow moving, non-moving inventory creation.
• Make decisions with freight costs and incremental production or raw material sourcing costs in mind to help the division achieve financial goals.
• Work with the transportation and sourcing groups to ensure optimization throughout the supply chain.
• Manage and participate in the training and on-boarding of new direct reports and team members.
• Take a hands-on approach to the development and growth of employees within the supply chain area.
• Complete yearly reviews of employees.
• Be active in employee engagement initiatives.
• Foster a positive work environment for the team.
• Champion S-Ws Create Your Possible and S-Ws Culture of Belonging.

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
• Must have bachelor’s degree or higher or ten (10) years supply chain scheduling/buying experience
• Must have at least three (3) years of work experience in Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Operations
• Must have at least three (3) years of experience working in a manufacturing and/or distribution facility or in an operations environment
• Must have at least one (1) year of supervisory/management experience in supply chain

• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Relocation Package
• Flight privileges

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in: Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being, Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution, Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities