Supply Chain Manager – Dayton, OH

Unified Talent Group is seeking a strategic and hands-on Supply Chain Manager in Dayton, OH to lead purchasing, planning, logistics, warehousing, inventory control, and scheduling. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives on building strong teams, optimizing processes, and driving performance across the entire supply chain.

🌟 What You Will Do

  • Direct purchasing, material planning, warehousing, logistics, and inventory operations.
  • Develop and communicate plant capacity status to support scheduling and production.
  • Improve inventory accuracy, reduce waste, and enhance financial performance.
  • Build and oversee a cycle counting program that ensures accurate material records.
  • Mentor and develop your team while setting clear expectations and driving accountability.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to improve schedule attainment, on-time delivery, and key performance metrics.
  • Support quality and engineering teams with corrective actions and supplier-related investigations.
  • Participate in strategic projects, planning efforts, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Stay informed on market trends, sourcing approaches, and regulatory requirements.

🧠 What You Will Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of relevant leadership experience.
  • APICS or similar certification is a plus.
  • Strong background in supply chain, inventory management, ERP or MRP systems, and capacity planning.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage shifting priorities.
  • Experience with ISO, TS, or similar quality systems.

Michelle DeWeese brings over two decades of proven success in executive search, with a career defined by building high-performing teams across a wide range of industries. For for the past 15 years, Michelle has specialized in talent acquisition for the manufacturing and distribution sectors. Michelle holds both a Bachelor's degree and an MBA from Michigan State University. Outside of work, she enjoys golfing, playing pickleball, and spending time with her husband, Shawn, and their two Aussiedoodles, Zoe and Harper.

At Unified Talent Group, we partner with organizations of all sizes—from agile startups with limited HR infrastructure to global Fortune 100 companies. No matter where you are on your growth journey, you’ve come to the right place. We’re here to streamline and strengthen your talent acquisition strategy—efficiently, effectively, and with lasting impact.