Group Leader – Supply Chain Management

Schaeffler

. Coordinate global SCM activities across procurement, planning, inventory, logistics, and material availability .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeFort Mill • South Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain Management, including procurement, logistics, and inventory management, while ensuring compliance with aerospace requirements. Proven ability to analyze performance metrics, optimize processes, and foster collaboration across diverse teams.

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Supply Chain ManagementSAP ProficiencyMaterial PlanningStakeholder ManagementLogistics Coordination

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Hard Skills

ProcurementInventory ManagementLogisticsSCM Performance AnalysisCost ReductionProcess StandardizationContinuous ImprovementKPI TrackingRisk MitigationContract Review

Soft Skills

CommunicationOrganizationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Aerospace RequirementsSupply Chain ActivitiesMaterial AvailabilityDelivery ReliabilityGlobal SCM CoordinationSourcing ActivitiesNegotiationsQuality ComplianceCustomer RequirementsExport-Control Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate global SCM activities across procurement, planning, inventory, logistics, and material availability
Guide and support the team, set priorities, and foster collaboration across functions and regions
Monitor supply chain performance and address delivery, quality, cost, or capacity issues
Support sourcing activities, negotiations, contract reviews, and supplier relationship management
Ensure material availability and on-time delivery for Aerospace programs and operations
Identify supply risks and coordinate mitigation plans
Track SCM KPIs, analyze performance, and prepare updates and recommendations on backlog, inventory, and delivery reliability
Contribute to cost reduction, inventory optimization, process standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Sales, and Program Management
Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, export-control requirements, and aerospace requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, planning, logistics, or a related area
Practical experience using SAP for relevant supply chain processes
Solid knowledge of material planning, procurement, inventory management, logistics, and SCM performance processes
Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills
Business-level English required; additional languages are an advantage
External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
401(k) matching contributions up to 6%
Skill development workshops
Ongoing learning and development programs
Schaeffler Academy learning and training opportunities
Wellness programs and resources supporting physical, mental, and emotional health