SENIOR MANAGER - CORPORATE SUPPLY CHAIN

About Us

Niterra North America, Inc., established in 1936 and formerly known as NGK Spark Plugs(U.S.A.), Inc., is a global leader in spark plug and oxygen sensor technology and quality. With a legacy of innovation and excellence, Niterra is evolving its business portfolio, leveraging core ceramic technologies to venture beyond traditional domains. The company is committed to developing solutions that address social issues and promote sustainability.

Why Work for Niterra? 

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance  
• Financial Security: Short-term and long-term  disability coverage  
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a generous  company match of up to 6%  
• Time Off: Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Work-Life Balance: Paid maternity and paternity leave

About the Role:

The Senior Manager - Corporate Supply Chain plays a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for developing strategic initiatives that enhance supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels across multiple business units. The role requires close collaboration with procurement, production, logistics, and sales teams to ensure seamless coordination and alignment with corporate objectives. The Senior Manager will lead continuous improvement projects, leveraging data analytics and industry best practices to drive innovation and operational excellence. Ultimately, this role ensures that the supply chain supports the company’s growth and competitive advantage by delivering reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions.

Essential Duties:

• Develops strategic and tactical supply chain objectives within assigned areas.
• Provides leadership and training to enhance core supply chain knowledge across the team.
• Prepare and present detailed reports and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Serves as a key participant and liaison in transformational supply chain projects.
• Supports the S&OP process through data collection, report generation, and meeting facilitation.
• Collaborate with Niterra global partners to advance supply chain goals and objectives.
• Support KPI assessment and recommend improvements to Director and Vice President of SCM.
• Train and manage plant SCM staff in forecasting, planning, and logistics.
• Represent SCM in cross-functional strategy discussions (Sales, Finance, etc.).
• Review offsite SCM processes and suggest enhancements.
• Contribute to global SCM best practice sharing initiatives.
• Participate in annual SCM budget planning.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements for SCM assets (warehouses/DCs).
• Understand OEM and Aftermarket business operations.
• Apply Toyota Production System and lean manufacturing principles.
• Travel as needed for SCM KPI benchmarking across regions.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including IATF, ISO, ISMS, TISAX, QMS, J-Sox, and safety-related policies

Academic Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field
• Minimum of 7 years work experience supply chain environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervising/mentoring others and/or managing a team experience
• Work experience in global materials planning and experience in MRP system (SAP preferred)
• Strong analytical skill and ability to strategically approach and achieve the corporate objectives and goals 
• Possesses a strong working knowledge of current best Supply Chain practices.

Salary : $121,900 - $139,700