Supply Chain Manager

Description

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Date: 6/25/2026  

Department: Sales  

Status: Exempt 

Reports to: Director of Procurement

Job Type: Full-time

Position Summary

• Reports directly to the Director of Procurement and provides hands-on leadership over supply chain execution, procurement support, and inventory systems integrity. 
• Manages the Inventory Control & Systems Specialist function to ensure accurate inventory visibility, reliable system data, and timely resolution of inventory discrepancies across Beck facilities. 
• Supports the efficient flow of materials by strengthening procurement execution, inventory control, reporting, and cross-functional communication. 
• Relieves the Director of Procurement of day-to-day execution-based responsibilities, allowing greater focus on strategic sourcing, supplier strategy, and long-term cost planning. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Inventory Control & Systems Specialist Management

• Provide direct leadership, coaching, and accountability for the Inventory Control & Systems Specialist role. 
• Ensure accurate visibility of inventory quantities and locations across all facilities through strong inventory control practices, cycle count oversight, and variance resolution. 
• Review and support investigation of discrepancies between system-reported inventory, physical inventory, receipts, shipments, transfers, shipments, receipts, and inventory platforms such as D365, IQMS, and Aptos. 
• Ensure root causes of missing inventory, inventory variances, and adjustment activity are identified, documented, communicated, and corrected. 
• Partner with Accounting to support inventory-related financial reconciliation and accurate on-hand balances. 
• Oversee weekly inventory reporting, corrective action follow-up, and communication of key findings to appropriate stakeholders. 

2. Procurement Execution

• Manage purchase order creation, processing, tracking, and follow-up. 
• Coordinate vendor communications related to order status, delivery timelines, shortages, backorders, and routine issue resolution. 
• Maintain accurate procurement records and vendor/order data within ERP and related systems. 
• Monitor procurement activity to ensure supply needs are met and operational disruptions are minimized. 

3. Systems, Data Integrity & Process Support

• Ensure ERP, inventory, and procurement system data is accurate, current, and actionable. 
• Support the Inventory Control & Systems Specialist in maintaining workflows, alerts, reports, user processes, and system-related documentation. 
• Identify and escalate system issues impacting inventory accuracy, procurement execution, or operational reporting. 
• Partner with IT, operations, and external providers as needed to resolve inventory-related system or application issues. 

4. Process Improvement & Cost Efficiency

• Identify and implement improvements across purchasing workflows, inventory control processes, reporting, and system usage. 
• Develop, update, and maintain SOPs to support consistency, accountability, and operational efficiency. 
• Support cost-saving initiatives by improving purchasing discipline, inventory accuracy, supplier follow-up, and process reliability. 
• Use data and trend analysis to recommend practical improvements to supply chain performance. 

5. Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop the Inventory Control & Systems Specialist and assigned procurement support resources. 
• Set clear expectations, monitor performance, provide feedback, and support professional development. 
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training for roles within the supply chain, procurement support, and inventory control functions. 
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and service-oriented support across operations, accounting, procurement, and IT partners. 

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with procurement leadership, production/operations, accounting, sales, and IT to support inventory planning, supply needs, forecasting inputs, and order prioritization. 
• Ensure inventory and procurement-related information is communicated clearly and timely to stakeholders. 
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to review inventory accuracy, supplier performance, procurement issues, and corrective actions. 

7. Reporting & Analysis

• Track and report on inventory levels, inventory accuracy, supplier performance, purchasing activity, cost trends, and process improvement opportunities. 
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to improve execution, reduce risk, and support leadership decision-making. 
• Maintain accountability for ERP/system data integrity related to purchasing, inventory, and supply chain execution. 

Requirements

 Qualifications Required

• 5-8 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, inventory control, or operations. 
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience. 
• Strong knowledge of inventory management systems, ERP/MRP systems, procurement processes, and inventory control practices. 
• Ability to lead through data, investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions. 
• Strong communication skills across procurement, operations, accounting, IT, vendors, and leadership. 

Preferred

• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or food/beverage industry. 
• Experience with IQMS, D365, Aptos, or similar inventory/procurement platforms. 
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience. 
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Operations, or related field. 

Core Competencies

• Strong operational leadership and organizational skills. 
• Inventory accuracy and data integrity mindset. 
• Process-driven with a focus on efficiency and accountability. 
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem solving. 
• Effective communicator and cross-functional team leader. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.