Supply Manager, Americas | Furniture Industry

Supply Manager for the Americas - Furniture | Contract Role

Based in the United States - Work Remotely with the ability to travel to suppliers

• Contract Role: Contract Length: 3 - 6 months starting
• Weekly Working Hours: 40 hours
• Working Style: Working remotely in the United States with travel

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping the future of furniture supply chains across America?

We are seeking a world-class Supply Manager to join our client's dynamic and growing team in the USA. This role offers the unique opportunity to contribute to a global product strategy, ensuring our supply base aligns with our commitment to quality, ethics, and environmental sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supplier Development Plan: Create and implement a supplier development plan that aligns with our long-term range plan.
• Supplier Identification: Identify and establish relationships with new suppliers that meet our stringent quality, ethical, and environmental standards.
• Relationship Management: Cultivate professional and long-term relationships with suppliers, developing a deep understanding of their capabilities to ensure they meet current and future business needs.
• Project Leadership: Lead and contribute to projects within the US market, driving strategic initiatives.
• Production Optimization: Collaborate with suppliers to optimize production processes, achieving continuous improvement and enhanced profitability.
• Quality Compliance: Work closely with the Quality Compliance team to manage supplier due diligence and meet product quality expectations.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience: 5+ years of furniture industry experience. Understanding of working with suppliers and building that relationship.
• Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of upholstery furniture manufacturing, logistics, and related cost drivers.
• Fast-Paced Environment: Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced setting with strong drive and energy.
• Strategic and Operational Excellence: Strong business acumen with the capability to operate strategically while maintaining daily operational excellence.
• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional skills in managing and influencing stakeholders.
• Decision-Making: Strong decision-making abilities, with a high sense of accountability and initiative.
• Big Picture Thinking: Capacity to see the broader picture and effectively prioritize competing considerations.
• Attention to Detail: High-level attention to detail is essential.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely.

Join our client and play a pivotal role in enhancing our client's supply chain operations while making a positive impact on the environment. If you are solution-oriented, strategic, and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

For immediate review and consideration, contact: Chase McMann - Chase@InteriorTalent.com

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