Job Description

About Olympic Steel:
Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products. Guided by our Core Values, we put safety first – always, and we believe in cultivating an inclusive workplace where employee belonging, and empowerment are foundational to everything we do. Olympic Steel offers employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity and stability of a large, growing organization.

This position, Supply Chain Manager, is based in our Buford, GA fabrication facility and will report to the General Manager of the Division

Corporate Job Description

• Leads the crucial processes of purchasing and materials management by maximizing the competitive position and the return on assets
• Manages the day-to-day activities of the purchasing function
• Develops short and long-term plans that support the Sales, Marketing, and Quality requirements of the division
• Ensures that specific customer requirements are achieved
• Develops and implements inventory plans and budgets and conducts business and necessary with other departments, divisions, and external contacts

Defines material acquisition, in inventory management objectives and develops product and supplier planning

• Communicates with Company Supply Chain Peers to identify and implement best practices
• Coordinate with various departments on strategy and execution
• Acts as a training resource to other departments for Supply Chain Knowledge
• Responsible for all quoting and selection activities
• Manage the Logistics Coordinator to ensure adequate freight needs are met
• Will create and execute on the Supply Chain/Purchasing/Inventory Strategy
• Responsible for effective management of overall spend in line with budgets
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures and work instructions and maintain system documents
• Skilled in various ERP systems, understanding at a high level how they work

Facility Specific Needs

• Development and Creation of Standard Processes and Procedures
• Management of Purchasing, Inventory, and Logistics
• Ability to create and maintain a Supply Chain Strategy
• Reporting of specific Metrics on a normal cadence
• Able to contribute as part of the facility Leadership team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced growth environment
• Working manager
• Ability to build relationships
• Follow up and Follow through

Required Qualifications:

• 4 yr Degree in Business, Engineering, or Purchasing from an Accredited University
• 5+ years of related experience, preferably with Supervisory experience
• Experience in the metal fabrication or related industry (Burning, press brakes, Machining, orbital Welding)
• 5+ years of Purchasing Experience (Metals)
• Skilled in inventory management
• Understanding of Logistics and Transportation Management
• Knowledge and/or Skills of Lean Six Sigma tools (DMAIC)
• Knowledge of basic computer applications, notably Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Knowledge of computerized document control
• Ability to problem solve and organize large amounts of data
• Skilled in customer service and communication

Desirable Qualifications

• Business Acumen and Strong Leadership Potential
• MBA is a plus
• Large OEM experience in Purchasing or Supplier Management/Supply Chain
• Experience in the Manufacturing Environment
• Self-starter with the ability to think strategically and see the big picture

Why Work for Olympic Steel:

Olympic Steel offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits; paid holidays and vacation; a 401(k) match; tuition reimbursement; and various opportunities to earn cash bonuses. And, we offer more than a competitive total compensation package. We provide our employees the ability to build a meaningful life-long career. When you work at Olympic Steel, you can make a significant impact – at our company, in the local community and in the world. See for yourself at IamOlympicSteel.com.