Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain ManagerLocation: Norcross, GASchedule: In-office with some hybrid flexibilityCompensation: $80,000–$120,000 + bonusA well-established company with more than 100 years of history is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee demand planning, inventory purchasing, and inbound logistics. This is a hands-on role within a growing $20M company where you will have significant ownership and visibility across the organization.The ideal candidate is a thinker and problem solver who enjoys taking ownership, working with data, and making decisions that directly impact inventory investment and customer service. This is not a role where you can simply rely on other departments to provide the answers—you will be expected to understand the business, identify issues, and drive solutions.What You'll DoOwn demand planning, inventory purchasing, and inbound logistics from planning through deliveryDevelop purchasing plans 8–10 months in advance, balancing demand, lead times, inventory levels, and cash investmentManage approximately 75 purchase orders annually across international and domestic suppliersAnalyze inventory levels, reorder points, safety stock, and product demand to ensure the right inventory is available at the right timeReview safety stock approximately every other month and conduct product-line reviews every six weeksBuild and analyze Excel models to evaluate purchasing and inventory scenariosUse ERP planning tools to identify purchasing needs and validate system recommendationsCoordinate international ocean freight, customs documentation, brokerage, and inbound logisticsMonitor purchase orders and ensure invoices, quantities, costs, and supporting documentation are accurateWork closely with Sales, Production, Accounting, Logistics, and the General Manager/CEOSupport the company's transition to increased manufacturing in Norcross, including raw material purchasing and Bills of Material (BOMs)Help balance minimum order quantities, container capacity, vendor requirements, inventory investment, and customer demandIdentify opportunities to prevent excess or obsolete inventory while maintaining appropriate safety stockParticipate in tactical planning meetings and provide data-driven recommendationsWhat We're Looking ForBachelor's degree required5+ years of hands-on purchasing, supply chain, logistics, or inventory planning experienceExperience with demand planning and purchase order managementStrong Excel skills, including modeling, data validation, and scenario analysisExperience working with an ERP system; Microsoft Dynamics Business Central (BC) experience is a plusStrong understanding of inventory planning, reorder points, safety stock, and inventory investmentOcean freight and international purchasing experience requiredExperience with customs documentation and international brokerageAbility to understand and challenge ERP/system recommendations when the data or assumptions don't make senseStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsComfortable working in a smaller-company environment where you own your responsibilities from start to finishExcellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionallyCandidates with experience in distribution, manufacturing, inventory planning, purchasing, 3PL/logistics, or international supply chain may be a strong fit.This company is looking for someone who wants to own the supply chain function, not simply manage a list of tasks. You should be comfortable making decisions with imperfect information, thinking several months ahead, and understanding how purchasing decisions affect inventory, cash, production, and customer service.The company currently manages approximately $4M in inventory, including roughly $1.5M in safety stock, making thoughtful planning and inventory management critical to the role.This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, analytical, accountable, and closely involved in the business.18631