Brown Equipment Company BEC

Supply Chain Manager

Indianapolis, IN

full_time

About This Job

Position Summary The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the supply chain process, with a strong focus on procurement, inventory management, distribution, and customer service. This role plays a critical part in supplier negotiations, inventory optimization, and profitability enhancement while ensuring data accuracy to drive operational efficiency and support business growth. SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGY & OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

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Actively manage parts inventory to increase turnover, minimize obsolescence, and ensure availability across all BEC service center locations

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Develop and implement strategic solutions for slower-moving inventory

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Work closely with Division and Product Managers to negotiate with parts suppliers, ensuring cost efficiency, optimal stock levels, and product availability

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Partner with the Finance leadership to develop and oversee a cycle count program, identifying and addressing the root cause of inventory discrepancies to improve operational efficiency

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Ensure the completeness and accuracy of all parts-related data in Netsuite, maintaining real-time inventory visibility and reducing errors in procurement and order management

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Collaborate with Finance, Service Management, Division/Product Management to ensure alignment between supply chain activities and overall business objectives

FINANCIAL STRATEGY & PROFITABILITY OPTIMIZATION

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Reduce service center spend as a percentage of service revenue without compromising safety and operational efficiency

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Conduct market research and price analysis to identify opportunities for improving parts margins and optimizing pricing strategies based on market demand and competition

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Work with suppliers and internal teams to identify creative ways to increase parts profitability, including new part offerings and targeted pricing adjustments

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Collaborate with Finance and Service Management to create a quarterly KPI dashboard, tracking key metrics such as parts margin %, parts availability, inventory turnover and cost reductions and efficiency improvements

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SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION & REVENUE GROWTH

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Optimize inventory and procurement strategies to ensure BEC’S service centers have the right parts, minimizing downtime for customers

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Leverage competitive price intelligence to develop customer-friendly yet profitable pricing models that align with market trends and customer demands

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Work with service center teams to align inventory management with customer needs and repair cycles, ensuring smooth and efficient operations

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Identify opportunities for expanding product offerings to better serve customer demands and drive sales growth

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Effectively engage with suppliers/vendors to negotiate pricing that is both competitive and profitable, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements while maintaining strong vendor relationships

COLLABORATION & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

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Communicate effectively with internal teams to enhance understanding of inventory best practices, cost control, and supplier relations, ensuring operational alignment and efficiency

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Encourage a culture of continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies, suggesting innovative ideas, and implementing process enhancements

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Serve as a liaison between departments, ensuring alignment with business objectives and enhancing cross-functional collaboration

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Foster a culture of integrity, trust and inclusiveness while empowering the supply chain team to collaborate, innovate, and perform at their highest potential

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

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Proven ability to analyze complex supply chain challenges, develop strategic solutions, and drive operational efficiency through proactive decision-making

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Data-driven mindset with experience in KPI analysis, demand forecasting, and continuous performance improvement to drive measurable business results

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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, working hands-on with ERP systems (such as NetSuite) and with related data required

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Exceptional communicator specialized and skilled in negotiating with suppliers, collaborating with manufacturers, and aligning cross-functional teams to drive supply chain efficiency, enhance supplier relationships, and optimize pricing strategies that support company objectives

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Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team with a results-driven approach, fostering a collaborative and high performing culture built on trust, innovation and accountability

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

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Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field preferred

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4+ years of experience in supply chain management or a similar role

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Proven expertise in inventory management, procurement, pricing strategies, and vendor negotiations

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Proven leadership abilities in team building, conflict resolution, and cross-functional collaboration, fostering high-performance and solution-oriented work environments

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