Supply Chain Manager

Scepter, a Myers Industries Company (NYSE: MYE), is a leading manufacturer of portable plastic containers for marine, consumer and military applications. Through smart choices and smarter design, the business doubled in size, started winning innovation awards, and earned a full 95% of the global marine fuel tank market. For the military, Scepter developed better packaging for the safe handling and storage of heavy caliber ammunition, converting from metal to plastic as the new standard. Their military fuel can is known by armies the world over as a “Scepter Can.” When Scepter turned its attention to the retail market, the company soon became trusted throughout the world for producing rugged, ergonomic, and easy-to-use fuel containers. Steady growth and expansion ensured Canada operations were strengthened with the purchase of a key facility in the heartland of America.

JOB OVERVIEW:
The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for effectively managing inventory costs. This role will direct supply chain projects to ensure they are on time and within budgetary controls.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive process and system improvements that challenge the status quo and are focused on finding inefficiencies, reducing errors, and driving out costs
• Identify and report on key performance indicators that measure performance against the strategic plan and allow for data driven, fact-based decision making
• Create and manage inventory strategies that take into consideration supply volatility while driving optimization of inventory with Purchasing to balance available supply on hand inventories with scheduling and production
• Enhance supplier relationships by supporting them in building and delivering continuous improvement plans and/or roadmaps
• Evaluates processes, conducts quality supply chain audits, identifies quality issues and develops and implement process improvement plans

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strategy and project management experience
• Advanced quantitative ability (Excel modeling) and financial acumen
• Strong leadership and demonstrated ability to communicate well at all levels in the organization
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, organizational and facilitation skills with strong customer service orientation
• Thorough working knowledge of supply chain principles and processing

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field required
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in supply planning experience – manufacturing industry experience required

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Domestic and international travel required up to 30%; must have valid passport
• Remote or hybrid work environment based out of locations specific to Myers Industries office hubs (Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Miami, OK, USA; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Dallas, TX, USA)

Myers Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.