Supply Chain Manager

Duration: (Contract / potentially Contract-to-Hire) Location: Petersburg, VA (On-Site) with occasional travel to Ohio as needed Salary: $50–$60/hour (based on experience) About The Role We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead planning, purchasing, inventory, and supplier management functions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring efficient operations, cost control, and on-time delivery to meet customer demand. This is a contract role with strong potential to convert to full-time. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage planning team (scheduling, demand planning, forecasting, inventory control) Optimize supply chain processes to reduce costs, improve lead times, and increase efficiency Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships; negotiate pricing and contracts Monitor raw material costs and support pricing strategy adjustments Maintain accurate system data for pricing, purchasing, and planning decisions Partner with leadership to communicate challenges and implement solutions Recruit, train, and mentor planning, purchasing, and customer service staff Support multi-site operations and ensure alignment with business goals Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred) 5–10+ years of supply chain or operations experience in a manufacturing environment Proven leadership experience managing teams Strong background in forecasting, inventory control, and supplier management Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills Proficiency with ERP systems (QuickBooks preferred) and strong computer skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Preferred Experience Manufacturing industry background Experience supporting multiple locations Exposure to AR/AP processes Key Competencies Leadership & Team Development Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving Communication & Stakeholder Management Results-Driven Mindset Attention to Detail & Organization Work Environment & Physical Requirements On-site office and manufacturing setting Occasional travel (~25%) to Ohio Ability to sit for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs as needed Why Apply? Competitive hourly rate Opportunity for long-term placement High-impact leadership role within a growing organization As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community. Get a complete career fit with Kelly®. You’re looking to keep your career moving onward and upward, and we’re here to help you do just that. Our staffing experts connect you with top companies for opportunities where you can learn, grow, and thrive. Jobs that fit your skills and experience, and most importantly, fit right on your path of where you want to go in your career. About Kelly Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year. Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and prot