Factory Supply Chain Manager

SKF
$93,000 - $110,000
life insurance, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), employee discount
United States, Illinois, Elgin
Jun 04, 2025
Factory Supply Chain Manager Location: Elgin, IL Salary Range: $ 93,000.00 to $110,000.00 About SKF: SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow! SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030. We're guided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet. We're a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment. Learn about SKF at www.skf.com. Job summary: The position holder is responsible to lead, support, and develop the supply chain (i.e Suppliers, Purchasing, Demand fulfillment) for business specific suppliers and products located globally. This position reports to the Factory Manager and is part of the factory management team. Key Responsibilities: To establish excellent communication and relationship with the different working partners within and outside SKF. To be responsible for the inventories and service from the supplier to the customer. To be responsible for management of the supplier service, planning, forecasting, business planning, production scheduling, procurement of goods and materials required. To ensure all efforts to improve total cost from suppliers are maintained. To continuously contribute to improvement of existing and development of new processes within demand chain. To manage the supply chain planners, warehouse, and dispatch and to be responsible for staff hiring, training and development, including performance reviews and IDPs for all direct reports. To manage the supplier order handling process from forecast to delivery of the order. To handle quotations according to local delegation rules and proactive follow-up. To ensure all SKF/country standards of control, including financial, are adhered to. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Bachelor's degree or proven relevant work experience in supply chain in a manufacturing environment. Excellent leadership skills. Must have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, along with strong PC skills. Ability to learn and implement new methods and processes. Self-motivated to develop the supply chain, yourself, and your personnel. Ability to manage a high volume variable workload. Understand and perform work in a safe and helpful manner. What You'll Love About SKF: Rest and Relaxation . Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays. Work/Life Integration . SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health. Flexible work options available, depending on role. Diversity in the Workplace .?At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement and innovation. Best in Class Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more! Bonus . SKF offers STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at the discretion of management. Invest in your Future. Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution. Reports to: Factory Manager SKF Aerospace Sealing Solutions Location: Elgin, IL Job ID: 22352 SKF provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. By applying to this job you acknowledge how SKF treats candidate data. Click HERE to review the SKF Data Privacy Consent Statement.