Job description
Join NexusFlow Logistics, a premium leader in transformative supply chain solutions, as a Senior Supply Chain Manager in Chicago. You will architect and drive end-to-end supply chain strategies that elevate service levels, reduce total cost of ownership, and enable rapid scale for a global customer base. This role is ideal for a data-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys cross-functional collaboration with procurement, logistics, operations, and finance.
You will partner with executive leadership to translate strategic goals into robust operating plans, own the S&OP process, and steward performance through actionable analytics, process improvements, and technology enablement. If you are passionate about optimizing complex networks, fostering supplier partnerships, and delivering measurable business impact, we want to hear from you.
What you’ll do is shape the future of our supply chain by turning data into action, building high-performing teams, and delivering world-class service to our customers.
Responsibility
- Lead end-to-end supply chain planning, including demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and capacity alignment to meet customer service targets.
- Own the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, integrating inputs from sales, marketing, operations, and finance.
- Manage procurement and supplier relationship strategies to secure reliable inputs at optimal total cost.
- Oversee inbound and outbound logistics, warehousing, and distribution to ensure timely, accurate, and cost-efficient fulfillment.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives leveraging Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and drive efficiency.
- Lead demand and supply risk management, including scenario planning and contingency strategies for disruptions.
- Develop and mentor a high-performing team, establish KPIs, dashboards, and data-driven decision-making culture.
- Collaborate with IT and finance to deploy ERP/MRP enhancements, analytics, and cost-to-serve analyses to guide strategy.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, planning, procurement, or logistics management.
- Proven track record leading S&OP processes and cross-functional teams in a complex distribution network.
- Expertise with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced analytics tools (Excel, SQL, Power BI/Tableau).
- Strong supplier relationship management, negotiation, and cost-to-serve optimization skills.
- Excellent quantitative and analytical abilities with a data-driven mindset.
- Effective leadership and communication skills; capable of influencing at all organizational levels and driving change.
- Domestic travel up to 20% may be required; bilingual abilities a plus.