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.

About Rotork

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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

• 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.