[Hiring] Senior Supply Chain Specialist @Gates Corporation

Role Description

The Senior Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading end-to-end supply planning and execution across a multi-site manufacturing network in the U.S. and Mexico. This role ensures alignment between customer demand, production capacity, and business strategy for key revenue-generating product lines. This position plays a critical role in driving service excellence, optimizing inventory and working capital, and improving supply chain responsiveness in a highly engineered, make-to-stock and make-to-order industrial environment. The Sr. Manager serves as a key decision-maker and strategic partner across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial, and Finance teams, while leading the S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process and enabling data-driven decision making.

What You'll Do

• End-to-End Supply Chain Leadership
  • Own the end-to-end supply plan for assigned product lines across a multi-site manufacturing network.
  • Balance service, cost, and inventory to support customer commitments and business performance.
  • Translate business and commercial strategies into actionable supply chain plans.
• SIOP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Leadership
  • Lead the monthly SIOP process for assigned value streams, aligning demand, supply, and financial objectives.
  • Facilitate cross-functional consensus across Commercial, Manufacturing, and Finance teams.
  • Present supply scenarios, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Drive a rolling 12–18 month supply and inventory plan aligned to business priorities.
• Network Planning & Optimization
  • Optimize production planning and inventory positioning across U.S. and Mexico manufacturing sites.
  • Identify and resolve constraints (capacity, materials, labor, supplier limitations).
  • Drive improvements in inventory turns, service levels, and network efficiency.
  • Evaluate and execute what-if scenarios to support strategic and tactical decisions.
• Service & Execution Excellence
  • Ensure best-in-class customer service levels (OTTR / Fill Rate).
  • Provide proactive visibility and communication of supply risks, backlogs, and recovery plans.
  • Drive alignment between production execution and SIOP plans.
  • Act as escalation point for supply disruptions with urgency and accountability.
• Inventory & Working Capital Management
  • Own inventory strategies across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
  • Optimize working capital while protecting customer service.
  • Establish inventory targets aligned with business segment requirements and variability.
• Data-Driven Decision Making & Digital Enablement
  • Leverage Oracle and APCC tools to drive planning accuracy and visibility.
  • Utilize advanced analytics and scenario modeling to support decision-making.
  • Champion improvements in planning processes, master data integrity, and system adoption.
  • Drive continuous improvement and automation within the planning function.
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence
  • Serve as the primary liaison between Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial, Customer Service, and Finance.
  • Influence decision-making across functions to balance service, cost, and operational feasibility.
  • Build strong partnerships with plant leadership and commercial teams.
• Team Leadership & Development
  • Provide leadership and oversight to an indirect network of planners across multiple sites.
  • Coach and develop planning teams to improve capabilities and consistency.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of progressive experience in supply planning, production planning, or S&OP leadership.
• Experience working across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Strong ERP experience (Oracle, SAP, or equivalent).
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence decision-making.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in complex, constrained environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in industrial manufacturing or engineered products environment.
• Deep knowledge of Oracle / APCC planning systems.
• Experience managing capacity-constrained supply environments.
• MBA or advanced degree.
• Lean / Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) certification.
• Experience with SQL, data analytics, or supply chain digital tools.
• Exposure to end-to-end supply chain functions (planning, logistics, manufacturing).

Benefits

• Full-Time
• Salary Range: $123,500 - $150,000
• Remote
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire.
• Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued.
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.