Job Description
Supply Chain Manager
Position type:  Full-time
Type of contract:  Permanent

HARTING stands for strong connections – across the globe. As one of the leading international suppliers of industrial connectivity, we are connecting customers to their digital future. And as an employer? We connect around 6,000 people at our headquarter in Espelkamp and at locations worldwide. Here you’ll find great colleagues, as well as ever new opportunities and innovations revolving around IoT and artificial intelligence. In everything we do, we remain true to our roots: as a regionally connected family business that always stays firmly grounded in spite of our stellar high-tech. Here’s to your unique future with us: Yours!

We are seeking a Supply Chain Manager Manages local Supply Chain Process Improvement Projects for assigned Americas sites. Ensures process compliance to achieve operational excellence. Oversees day-to-day planning team activities and supports local sourcing initiatives.

 

 

To succeed in this role, you will be highly driven to:

 

  • Manages the execution of daily supply chain processes aligned with company objectives.
  • Leads localized improvement projects within specific warehouse, planning, and logistics areas.
  • Serves as project manager for local special projects to ensure time and budget adherence.
  • Consolidates and analyzes regional Key Performance Indicators (Service Level, Backlog, MCV, SDoH, Customer Complaints) for monthly management reviews.
  • Supports senior leadership by executing initial root-cause analysis on process escalations and customer complaints.
  • Delivers established training programs and ensures local personnel are fully trained on supply chain processes.
  • Conducts routine internal process audits to identify risks and implement corrective actions.
  • Reviews and approves standard, daily inventory adjustments for assigned plants.
  • Coordinates local data and workflows to support customer and external process audits.
  • Maintains operational communication with counterparts in global affiliates and regional headquarters.
  • Places critical purchase orders and leads standard negotiations with local suppliers.
  • Oversees day-to-day tactical activities across warehouse, planning, logistics, and sourcing functions.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

 

Skills and experience to thrive in this role:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree from a college or university.
  • 6-8  years of related experience in Supply Chain roles.
  • 5  years of experience supervising or leading professional supply chain teams.
  • Hands-on SAP system experience is required.
  • Experience in automotive, electrical, or assembly environments is preferred.
  • Excellent proficiency in English, both verbal and written.
  • Note: Extensive relevant experience and demonstrated expertise may substitute for the required degree

 

HARTING Americas is a subsidiary of HARTING Technology Group, a German-based global leader in industrial connectivity solutions. We develop, manufacture, and sell the world's most durable and reliable products and solutions for use in Machinery & Robotics, Automation Devices, Rail & Transportation, Intralogistics & Conveyor Systems, Energy, and Datacenter market segments.

As a third generation, family-owned company, with over 75 years of history, we continue to create value and shape the future with technologies for people. You will discover that we work hard – to fulfill our personal, company, and customer goals, and in our commitment to our community with our holiday drives and our paid VTO (Voluntary Time Off). You will also discover that we like to have fun – like when we celebrate the holidays, host theme days and sweater parties, prost to Oktoberfest, and much more!

 

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HARTING USA offers an attractive total compensation package and employee benefits, including:

 

Compensation:

  • HARTING's Total Compensation Structure includes a Base Salary and Bonus Percentage.
  • Competitive salary: $100,000 - $120,000 dlls per hour(commensurate with experience)
  • This role is eligible for a 5% discretionary annual bonus.

 

 

 

Benefits:

  • 21 days PTO (Paid Time Off) to start – quickly earn more PTO as you stick with us (36 days max).
  • Medical, dental, and vision Insurance – several Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options to choose from.
  • Company-sponsored life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability – at no cost to employee.
  • Paid parental leave, tuition and fitness reimbursement.
  • 401(k) with a 4% dollar-for-dollar match – fully vested upon eligibility! 

 

 

Benefits:  Be a key player (US), Competitive compensation (US), Continuing Education Tuition Reimbursement (US), Give back (US), Have fun (US), Lead a Healthy Life (US), Onsite Café (US), Take time off (US)
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Company Code:  HARTING Inc. of North America
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Job Location (Short):  Elgin, Illinois, United States
Region:  Elgin, IL
Position Area:  Logistics / SCM