Walter Tools

Logistics Manager

Walter Tools  •  Greer, SC (Onsite)  •  20 days ago
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Job Description

LogisticsManager

Walter Tools — Greer, South Carolina

Drills Manufacturing & Reconditioning

About Walter Tools

Founded in 1919 and headquartered in Tübingen, Germany, Walter has over 100 years ofexpertisein precision cutting tools for milling, turning, grooving, drilling, and threading. With 3,800 employees and customers in more than 80 countries, Walter combines global reach with deep EngineeringKompetenz Our Greer, SC production unit manufactures WalterTitexdrills andoperatesa key reconditioning center for drills and endmills across North America. We are now looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join us.

Your Scope

Close operational partner to site leadership — highly system-driven, settinghigh standardsin supply chain execution across drill manufacturing and reconditioning operations to deliver best-in-class service to global and domestic customers.

  • Lead a team for new solid carbide drills and reconditioning ofsolid carbide drillsand endmills

  • Leadand manageprojectsfor the site, including improvement projects,production transfers between Walter sitesandnew products

  • Responsible for end-to-end production planning for new drill manufacturing and reconditioning services for drills and endmills

  • Manage distinct planning logic for each stream: make-to-stock and make-to-order for new drills; service order management for reconditioned tools

  • Weekly OTD (On-Time Delivery) tracking — plan vs. actual — across manufacturing and reconditioning workflows with structured reporting to site leadership

  • Prepare weekly and monthly production plans aligned with capacity, incoming reconditioned tool volume, and raw material availability

  • Hands-on management of SAP planning module to drive scheduling, procurement, and inventory decisions across both business streams

  • Ensure availability of all required raw materials and consumables (carbide blanks, regrind stock, coatings, packaging) per plan

  • Manage inboundlogisticsfor used tools received for reconditioning, including tracking, intake coordination, and turnaround time commitments

  • Ensuretimelycommunication to internal and external customers on planned volumes, reconditioning lead times, and delivery commitments

  • Monitor and report key supply chain KPIs including stock availability, delivery precision, lead times, and delivery accuracy; drive corrective actions when targets are not met

  • Manage quarterly volume and inventory forecasts; track reconditioning service volume trends and adjust capacity planning accordingly

  • Responsible for vendor scheduling per production plan and priorities, including semi-finished blank and consumable suppliers

  • Lead implementation of LEAN concepts

Your Profile

  • Engineering or Business degree; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years of direct experience inlogisticsor supply chain in a manufacturing environment will be equally considered

  • Direct experience in production planning, inventory management, and supply chain execution in a precision manufacturing or machining environment preferred

  • Experience managing supply chain for both make-to-stock manufacturing and service/repair operations is a strong advantage

  • In-depth knowledge of forecasting, inventory management, and supply chain management concepts

  • Proficiencyin MS Office, particularly Excel

  • Strong written and oral communication skills in English

Required Competencies

  • Ability to manage multiple planning streams with different demand patterns and lead time structures

  • Strong teamleadership and cross-functional collaboration skills

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills with internal teams, external suppliers, and customers

  • Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions across complex operations

  • Comfortable working with all levels of management, from shop floor to global directors and vice presidents

  • Strong continuous improvement and business systems development mindset

Benefits We Offer

  • Excellent 401(k) plan: company match of ½ up to 3% PLUS 5% company contribution every paycheck

  • Company-paid life insurance at 2x annual salary and company-paid Short-Term Disability

  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plus many elective benefits

  • 100% Tuition Reimbursement and generous employee referral program

  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), paid parental leave, and 11 paid holidays

Our Culture

At Walter, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective, and background leads to a better environment for our employees, our business, and our customers. We are equally proud of our precision manufacturing roots and our future vision to set the industry standard in cutting tool production and reconditioning services. We look forward to meeting you!

Walter Tools

About Walter Tools

For more than 100 years, Walter has stood for competence and quality in the field of machining technology. The company was founded in 1919 by Richard Walter and has its headquarters in Tübingen, Germany. The wide portfolio includes precision tools for milling, turning, grooving, drilling and threading, as well as individual special tools and technology solutions along the process chain. An additional element is Walter Tool Management Solutions, providing customers with cost planning security, continuous productivity improvements and quicker returns on their investment beyond the cutting tools. Meanwhile, with production facilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia, numerous subsidiaries, sales partners, and 4,400 employees worldwide, Walter has a global presence and customers in more than 80 countries. Alongside Engineering Kompetenz, the corporate culture promotes diversity and a sustainable company strategy.

For all questions and feedback, please contact us at social.media@walter-tools.com

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Tübingen, DE
Year Founded
Unknown
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