START YOUR CAREER IN THE SCHERDELFamily JOB POSTING LEAD SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATOR IN MUSKEGON, MI SCHERDEL Sales & Technology, Inc.,SCHERDEL Sales & Technology, Inc. has been located in Muskegon, MI since 1999, with an additional office in Brighton, MI. As part of SCHERDEL GmbH, a global family-owned company headquartered in Germany, we are connected to 42 sales and manufacturing locations across Europe, North and South America, and Asia. SCHERDEL is a value-driven company with a strong commitment to caring for our associates. Job Function: The Lead Supply Chain Coordinator oversees the end-to-end movement of goods, managing everything from demand planning, warehousing, and logistics. The Lead would optimize operational costs, align supply chain strategies with business goals, and lead cross-functional teams to prevent disruption and maximize efficiency. Essential Functions: • Demand & Inventory planning: Forecast market demand, monitor stock levels, and implement control methods to avoid shortages or excess inventory. • Logistics & Warehousing; Oversee transportation routes, manage distribution centers, and track shipments to ensure on-time delivery. • Team Leadership; Supervise, train, and mentor Supply Chain Coordinators and Logistics teams when necessary. • Performance & Data Analysis; Utilize data analytics and ERP tracking key performance indicators such as On-time delivery, backlog, etc. • Requests resources through the purchasing department and monitors scheduled deliveries from vendors. • Develop, implement, and monitor capacity planning for manufacturing optimizing machine efficiency, manpower, and customer demand requirements. • Establish and implement methods and best practices related to the systems and process that support inventory forecasting, purchasing, and material control. • Identify opportunities to increase strategic value through continuous improvement, optimization, and process control. • Works according to Scherdel's quality and environmental system requirements, and customer quality requirements. • • Job requirements: • Education/Experience • High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associate’s degree Required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred. • 5+ years of progressive supply chain, logistics, procurement, or demand planning. 2-3 leadership role preferred. • Experience in metal stamping, metal forming, and/or manufacturing planning a plus. • Competencies • Technical skills; Proficiency in ERP/MRP (SAP, QAD, Mapics, Oracle), advanced Excel modeling, and ability to analyze data (forecasting, historical usage, etc.) • Exceptional negotiation, conflict resolution, and cross-functional project management capabilities. • • Risk Management; Develop contingency plans and resilient supply chain framework to mitigate supply chain disruptions. • Process Optimization; Identify supply chain bottlenecks and communicate with procurement and suppliers’ opportunities for improvements. • Analytical Skills; Data analysis Excel modeling, forecasting, planning. • Exhibit the ability to be a team player, solve problems, communicate efficiently, and aim towards optimal results. Position Environment • Must be able to perform duties in a fast-paced environment • Travel may be required • Daily use of technologies includes long periods of time of use of computer and keyboard. • • BENEFITS: Please contact +1(231)777-6191 or e-mail [email protected] for all hiring inquiries. We are looking forward to your application!