Supply Chain Manager

The Supply Chain Manager leads day-to-day warehouse operations in Houston, including purchasing, planning, shipping, and quality activities. Reporting to the Customer Service & Operations Manager, this role drives business performance through effective management of key operational KPIs: on-time delivery, NCR reduction, material and labor costs, inventory accuracy, and lead-time reduction.

Key Responsibilities

 

• Partner with the Customer Service & Operations Manager to align warehouse priorities, resources, and activities with safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Manage end-to-end warehouse operations and material flow—including receiving, storage, picking, inventory control, and dispatch—ensuring compliance with stocking policies and procedures.
• Monitor warehouse capacity, productivity, and resource requirements, proactively identifying constraints and implementing solutions to maintain effective customer delivery.
• Design and execute upstream and downstream supply chain processes, managing inventory levels, accuracy, and flows to meet organizational targets and customer requirements.
• Build and maintain effective supplier relationships and replenishment processes; conduct regular order-book reviews to identify risks and ensure alignment with sourcing strategy.
• Lead problem resolution and root-cause analysis to minimize customer disruption, improve on-time delivery, and drive continuous improvement using Lean tools and methodologies.
• Facilitate the S&OP process, providing visibility of demand forecasts, resource requirements, constraints, and recommended actions.
• Ensure proactive management of Environmental, Health, and Safety policies, identifying and resolving hazards to maintain a safe workplace.
• Manage Supply Chain department costs—including warehouse labor, overheads, external storage, and premium freight—while maintaining accountability for all operational KPIs.
• Lead and develop the team, providing coaching, support, and career development opportunities.

 

Required Qualifications:

 

• Degree level education or equivalent professional experience in Supply Chain, Operations, or Warehouse Management
• Proven experience in distribution management and warehouse operations
• Strong background in inventory management, cost management, and supply chain execution
• Demonstrated experience working closely with manufacturing supervisors and assembly operations
• Solid knowledge of Safety and Quality management principles
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence/reporting tools
• Excellent analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities with proven team leadership experience
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and collaboratively

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics AX, D365)
• Familiarity with Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• APIC certification or Lean/Six Sigma training
• Experience implementing inventory optimization or supply chain management tools

 

Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow or liquids, gases and powders across many industries worldwide.

Our purpose is Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.

For over sixty years, the world has relied on us to create the things that keep everything moving. From oil and gas to water and shipping, pharmaceuticals and food- these are the flows on which our modern world depends.

Today we're respected and admired for our people, performance and products. Our success flows from our commitment to engineering excellence, and that's what we will always pursue, safely and sustainably.

Rotork is going through an exciting period of change and growth, building on our existing market success. It's a great time to join us and make an impact in shaping the future of our business.