Supply Chain Manager

Job overview

The Supply Chain Manager role is onsite in Appleton, WI. Compensation is not specified. The position leads supply chain operations at Nekoosa Coated Products and works across Manufacturing, Sales, Finance, and Product teams. The manager oversees planning, procurement, inventory, and supplier performance to balance customer service, cost, quality, and working capital. The role develops the team and uses data, ERP/MRP systems, analytics, and AI tools to improve forecasting, responsiveness, and operational efficiency.

What you'll do

• Lead and develop the Supply Chain team
• set goals and performance measures
• strengthen planning, procurement, inventory, and analytics capabilities
• improve material availability, forecasting, and issue resolution
• lead procurement cost reduction
• optimize inventory and production planning
• improve ERP/MRP utilization
• strengthen supplier performance and risk mitigation
• establish operating metrics
• drive process improvement and automation
• develop strategies aligned with growth and customer needs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

supply chain manager

appleton wi

nekoosa coated products

supply chain

procurement

inventory management

demand planning

supplier performance

erp/mrp

d365

analytics

ai tools

continuous improvement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting seeks 3+ years of progressive supply chain experience, preferably in manufacturing, and accepts equivalent experience in place of an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. D365 is preferred.

About the employer

Nekoosa Coated Products, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing. Sector: 32.