Job Description

Supply Chain Supervisor (Full Time) 

Industry:  Importing, distribution, and e-commerce 

  Location:   Tallahassee FL

  Compensation:  $60,000 – $80,000 

Summary of Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of related professional experience in manufacturing, procurement and exporting. 

• University degree demonstrating coursework in business, manufacturing, engineering, or statistics. 

• Manufacturing operational experience preferable in lighting but could be electronics or home goods. 

• Experience in working with manufacturers to improve process and execution. 

• Knowledge of supply chain end to end review and processes. 

• Demand planning experience. 

• Ability to travel in Asia to support our growth plans. 

• Ability to pass a criminal background check & medical and drug screening. 

About us:   Golden Lighting is a US based 40-year-old business with a support group in China. We are a recognized brand with ambitious growth plans. We specialize in the design and manufacture of residential lighting products. One of our core values is being innovative within our industry, and we are constantly researching new product trends, more streamlined ways of operating, and innovative technologies to develop. To help us grow our business while remaining efficient, we are searching for an experienced Supply Chain Supervisor to join our team. This is a chance for an individual to use their knowledge and experience to build a highly efficient supply chain and position the business for growth.

About this position:   The Supply Chain Department encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, mostly related to product purchase orders, sales order demand, and inventory management, product quality and purchasing. This new role will be focused on working with our overseas suppliers to improve reliability and reducing overall products costs in the supply chain. While we are sourcing from China today, we will be sourcing from other areas in Asia in the future. This role will help establish new regional suppliers and supply chains. They will lead efforts to source deeper into our supply chain and look at ways to reengineer our products to make them more cost effective. The business culture is one where Supervisors are expected to be "doers" in addition to having the ability to work cross functionally. This Supply Chain Supervisor position is responsible for making incredibly significant contributions to the company's future success. 

We think you will succeed in this position if you: 

• Have experience thinking analytically to understand, predict, and improve our product sourcing. 

• Can collaborate across different departments and with our China team to meet business goals. 

• Can make a difference in the business. 

• Ability to work with and coach our suppliers to improve performance and reduce costs.

• Make quality a high a priority. 

• Are naturally curious and intuitive and use those traits to approach solving problems from all angles. 

• Find great satisfaction in persistently "digging" until you find the root cause for supply chain issues. 

• Are a “change agent.” 

• Have an interest in innovative technologies that can improve processes. 

If you are interested, please read on! 

Essential Functions  

• Manufacturing Expertise:  Leverage experience in manufacturing, preferably within lighting, electronics, or home goods, to drive supply chain excellence. 

• KPI Monitoring & Reporting:  Track key performance indicators and provide comprehensive reports and analytics to support data-driven decision-making. 

• Vendor Relationship Management:  Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure reliable supply and continuous improvement. 

• Demand Planning:  Utilize demand planning experience to optimize inventory levels and meet customer needs efficiently. 

• Operational Standards Development:  Establish and uphold operational standards for suppliers, providing coaching and guidance for ongoing improvement. 

• Quality Standards Implementation:  Develop and enforce operational quality standards for vendors, collaborating closely with them to enhance product quality. 

• Product Cost Optimization: Interpret product specifications and collaborate on re-engineering efforts to improve cost-effectiveness without compromising quality. 

• Quality Collaboration:  Partner with the quality team to maintain and elevate quality standards across the supplier base. 

Requirements

This role could be a great fit if you bring: 

• Professional Experience:  Bring at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in supply chain management or related fields. 

• Relevant areas include demand planning, contract manufacturing, third-party warehousing/3PL, importing, and manufacturing. 

• Educational Background:  Hold a university degree in industrial engineering, business, manufacturing, statistics or a related discipline. 

• Technical Proficiency:  Are comfortable using MS Excel and Word for analysis and reporting. 

• Manufacturing Know-How:  Possess hands-on technical experience in manufacturing or production environments. 

• Quality Focus:  Demonstrate a strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards. 

• Communication Skills:  Can clearly articulate your thoughts, ideas, and analytical results both in writing and verbally. 

• Energy & Proactivness:  Exhibit a hands-on work ethic, high energy, and contagious enthusiasm. 

• Travel Readiness:  Are willing and able to travel internationally at least once per year, with occasional domestic travel as needed. 

Benefits

Here at Golden Lighting, we understand that highly satisfied employees are key to a thriving business. This is why we offer:

• A workplace culture that supports collaboration, teamwork, and professional growth
• Competitive annual salary that is commensurate with experience (salary expectations will be discussed very early in the application process)
• 90% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance (available first of the month after 60 days of FT employment, family plans are available too)
• 100% employer-paid life insurance (up to $50,000, with the option to purchase additional coverage)
• Matching contributions to a 401k retirement account (4% match, available first of the month after 90 days of FT employment)
• Paid holidays and vacation day accrual which begins immediately
• Numerous team-building activities

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If you think you’d be a good fit, we’d love to see you apply!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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