Supply Chain Manager

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager in our Manitowoc, WI facility to ensure our supply chain, purchasing, production control and logistics operations function properly. 

In this role, you’ll collaborate with other departments, such as Operations, and Finance, in conjunction with corporate goals and initiatives to create effective business plans, so teamwork skills are important. You should also have experience in project management, as well as great leadership and communication ability.

Our recruiting team is ready to act immediately. You’ll first hear from someone in Talent Acquisition to schedule a phone screen, and then the next step will be a personal interview with our Hiring Manager. We pride ourselves on moving through the process quickly, and you can be sure of transparency and prompt communication.

Responsibilities

• Create the company’s supply chain strategy.
• Analyze data from shipping and delivering processes to find bottlenecks and other issues. 
• Track, Evaluate and report on KPIs. 
• Monitor logistics to make sure they run smoothly. 
• Maintain supply chain inventory and records.
• Devise ways to optimize inventory control procedures and production scheduling.
• Inspect the levels of business supplies and raw material to identify shortages.
• Ensure product stock is adequate and can cover direct demand from customers.
• Find cost-effective solutions for supply chain processes.
• Monitor inventory levels, develop product forecasts and determine strategies.
• Maintain and build strong relationships with vendors.
• Resolve issues that come up (e.g. delays in delivery, accidents)
• Collaborate with other departments to create coordinated plans for business growth.
• Develop and implement safety guidelines in all aspects of the supply chain (e.g. use of trucks, forklifts)
• Ensure supply chain processes meet legal requirements and standards.
• Train and guide employees.
• Communicate and negotiate with suppliers and vendors to land more profitable deals.

Requirements and skills

• Previous experience as a Supply Chain Manager or in a similar field
• Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes 
• Working experience of relevant software (e.g. SAP MM)
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Attention to detail.
• Creative problem-solving
• A strategic and analytical mind
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or similar field preferred

We are committed to the safety and health of our employees. We adhere to social distancing recommendations and other protocols, ensuring a safe work environment for all.