Job Information
TriMas Corporation Supply Chain Manager in Buhl, Germany
Daily Execution & Floor Engagement:
Actively monitor material flow and shortages across departments.
Walk the floor regularly, working directly with production, planning, and inventory staff to identify and solve roadblocks.
Manage part flow from receipt to shipment, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
Outside Processing (OSP) Management:
Oversee the coordination of parts moving to and from external processing vendors
(e.g. coating , heat treat, anodize, NDT, plating, etc.).
Manage team to ensure on-time turnaround and minimize production delays.
Work closely with Quality and Engineering to ensure OSP vendors meet aerospace specs and documentation requirements (Certs, C of Cs, ITAR compliance).
Ensure accurate logs of parts at outside processors are being maintained, to include status, delivery dates, and any issues.
Supplier & Vendor Management:
Build strong relationships with suppliers and outside processors; conduct regular follow-ups and performance evaluations.
Expedite deliveries, resolve quality or compliance issues, and negotiate pricing when appropriate.
Monitor supplier capacity, lead times, and responsiveness — proactively identify and mitigate risks.
Ensures best-cost- country supplier establishment / qualification and negotiates LTA´s with supply-chain
Production Planning & Inventory:
Manage and adjust MRP (manufacturing route planning) schedules to align with actual shop floor needs.
Monitor inventory accuracy via cycle counts; minimize shortages and excess stock.
Ensure no supply-chain constraints and supply on time for production.
Logistics & Shipping:
Oversee shipping/receiving of materials, including parts going to outside processors and final delivery to customers.
Coordinate with logistics partners on time-sensitive shipments, including international freight and compliance documents.
Manages extended workbench logistics with their team
Systems & Reporting:
Ensure ERP/MRP data is accurate — issue, update, and close POs.
Use Excel and ERP reports to monitor KPIs, open orders, and delivery schedules.
Team Leadership:
Lead and support a team of buyers, planners, and logistics staff — provide direction, remove roadblocks and set the pace.
Coach team members on best practices, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Leverage performance management to support team members in becoming the best version of themselves.
Improve processes with focus on efficiency and stability
Leadership Responsibilities:
Serves as an active member of the local leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, cross-functional alignment, and site-wide decision-making.
Acts as a key partner to other local leaders to drive operational excellence, foster collaboration, and ensure organizational goals are met.
Represents the Supply Chain function in leadership forums and supports the development of a high-performance culture.
This role is required to be on-site 5 days at the Buhl, Germany location.