Aperam, a global player in stainless, electrical and specialty steel, with customers in over 40 countries. The business is organized in four primary operating segments: Stainless & Electrical Steel, Services & Solutions and Alloys & Specialties, and Recycling & Renewables.

This position is part of our U.S. Stainless Services & Solutions with its corporate office located in Sterling Heights, MI. Aperam Stainless Services & Solutions USA provides precision slit coils and blanks, with a focus on appliance, automotive, electric mobility, food & beverage, stamping, drawing, forming and industrial manufacturing markets.

Summary (About this Position):

The Aperam SS&S USA has an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Manager located at our Corporate office in Sterling Heights. The successful candidate will possess proven world-class experience in performing supply chain management in purchasing *stainless steel coils *from international mills. As an experienced Supply Chain/Purchaser, you will have detailed understanding in purchasing, standard costing, negotiation, elements of basic contracts, payment terms, logistics, lead times, min/max inventory levels, international shipments, supplier/vendor selection, and work in conjunction with production planning for material availability. This position will be based out of our Sterling Heights, Michigan office; reporting directly to the CEO of the North America Region.

Your Role (key job tasks)

• Responsible in maintaining positive relationships with suppliers and distributors
• Ensure customer satisfaction with timely deliveries
• Negotiate with material vendors on sourcing, pricing, and material availability
• Collaborate with sales and production teams to forecast demand, anticipate customer needs, and develop demand plans
• Analyzing the supply chain data and solving any issues or putting alternative plans in place
• Collaborate with Logistic Broker for international shipments
• Inventory management.
• Monitor and maintain minimal stock levels for program based customers
• Continuously reviewing logistical functions and identifying areas of improvement
• Prepare reports on supply chain performance
• Communicate with stakeholders
• Enforce strict adherence to safety standards

Your Profile (Required background)

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Business related field required
• Previous experience as a supply chain or purchasing manager in a similar industry
• 3-5+ years of stainless steel experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted
• Analytical skills in all Microsoft Office and Google applications

What we offer: Our employees are our greatest assets, and their Health and Safety is our top priority - We believe strongly in the future of our people, offering training and opportunities for career development, a high level of employee engagement and a true culture of innovation.

BENEFITS: Aperam SS&S USA provides competitive Benefits (at a minimal or no cost):

• Competitive compensation with annual bonus potential
• Competitive Health benefits (2 plans to choose from)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• 401K Safe Harbor (employer contribution)
• 401K Employee Deferral
• 401K Match (if employee defers)
• Competitive Paid Time Off (Vacation + 10 paid Holidays)

More about Aperam:

Aperam has a flat Stainless and Electrical steel capacity of 2.5 million tonnes in Brazil and Europe and is a leader in high value specialty products. In addition to its industrial netwo