Manager, Supply Chain – 3rd Party Contracts

Role Overview

• Responsible for fulfilment of 3rd party contract obligations and inbound supply planning management
• Procurement & sourcing: 3rd party supplier relationship and contract management, Assist in contract negotiation / renewals, identify and support the vetting of new source potentials as needed
• Relationship management: Build strong relationships with suppliers and develop a deep understanding of 3rd party supplier production cycles and operations to best manage their ebbs and flows to ensure we are keeping plants running efficiently and to contract requirements
• Manage upcoming outages for suppliers and proactively plan for supply shifts during those times.
• Curate Safety requirements for all Supply sources and ensure Logistics in compliance (including Customer pick ups)
• Demand planning: Ensure inventory and demand forecasts align based on supply plans and commercial inputs, note deviations and build plans to ensure we mitigate risks
• Drive collaboration between Logistics/Supply Chain and sales to align on large project planning calls, ensuring we are balanced and finding solutions that work best for our Customers and Mintek.
• Work closely with operations to communicate forecasts and what support is needed from terminal perspective. Align on staffing and shift needs for spikes in demand.
• Inventory management: Track and manage inventory, including costing vs. plan; develop and report on performance metrics
• Manage monthly Inventory reconciliation reporting to Accounting for LKD locations
• Team Leadership: Manage Inbound logistics team (Maysville staff)
• Continuous improvement: Drive efficiencies in systems and models as we continue to grow and scale workflow and processes

Requirements

• Proven experience in logistics, supply chain, or transportation coordination
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to foster trust and collaboration
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis)
• Customer-first mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Solid negotiation skills with a track record of securing favorable terms
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Benefits

• Carmeuse is dedicated to maintaining a workplace that fosters equal opportunity and creates a diverse and inclusive work environment.