Supply Chain Manager

Job Information

Position: Supply Chain Manager

Job type: Administrative

Company: Tenet

Location: Arden Hills, MN

Description:

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for managing and leading the company's strategy for both inbound and outbound shipping and receiving. The role involves negotiating with transportation partners to achieve the best cost, delivery, and service options, as well as monitoring shipments, tracking the status of orders, and ensuring timely delivery.

Additionally, this position is responsible for assisting in inventory control across all company locations, analyzing supply chain data, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally with teams in procurement, logistics, finance, and operations. Furthermore, the Supply Chain Manager must demonstrate forward thinking, conduct market research, and utilize their knowledge to support the company's expansion into new markets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manage relationships with transportation partners to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods. Negotiate pricing and terms with logistic suppliers to optimize cost savings and inventory turns.
• Leverage logistic opportunities such as the PaceJet platform, owned and outsourced fleet logistics. Work with procurement to coordinate inbound logistics from vendor partners.
• Develop and implement inventory control policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure adequate inventory levels across all locations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on inventory levels, cycle counts, and supply chain optimization. Work closely with finance and operations teams to provide logistical guidance and ensure accurate inventory accounting and reporting.
• Conduct root cause analysis on inventory discrepancies to identify underlying causes, mitigate inventory risks, implement corrective actions and conduct regular inventory audits to ensure accurate inventory accounting and reporting.
• Lead and develop Freight and Inventory Management Systems (IMS) for customers leveraging Tenet service capabilities, including Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Keep Fill, 3PL, and drop trailer services.
• Lead warehouse barcoding and labeling across Tenet.
• Continuously improve processes and systems to optimize inventory management and supply chain efficiency. Implement new technologies and tools to streamline processes and improve visibility.
• Research and identify ERP systems for Tenet technology transition, lead and assist implementation.
• Help customers source and manage materials for their jobs.
• Prioritize multiple tasks effectively and perform other logistics or supply chain related duties as necessary or assigned.
• Facilitate new employee onboarding, educating on systems training and Tenet's standard operating procedures (SOP's).

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Self-motivated, driven, with a strong work ethic and dependability.
• Proficient in MS Suite programs.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Customer and client focused.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with an aptitude for dealing with various personalities.
• Exceptional time management and prioritization abilities.
• Team oriented with a collaborative approach to work.
• Continuous quality, process improvement and exploratory mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain management, inventory control, or related field.
• Proven experience in supplier relationship management and negotiation.
• Experience with inventory management software and systems.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel to project sites, or other Tenet locations as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentials functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Primarily a stationary position for a considerable portion of the day (sitting and/or standing). The person in this position needs to move about inside the office or within a project site.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine and printer.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in a plant environment.
• PPE required when in the plant, yard, or construction areas include:
  • Hard Hat
  • Safety Glasses/Goggles
  • Steel-toed boots
  • High Visibility Vest
  • Hearing Protection (designated areas)
  • Gloves

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Manager may assign other tasks as required.