Job Description

Overview

At Whip Mix, innovation isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are. For over a century, we’ve been a trusted partner to dental professionals worldwide. From designing and manufacturing cutting-edge digital solutions to tried-and-true lab essentials, we bring craftsmanship, technology, and customer care together in one place.

We’re proud to be a family-owned, Louisville-based company with a global reach, serving dental labs, universities, and clinicians across more than 80 countries. Our mission? To combine quality and creativity with a service-first mindset that makes a real difference in people’s lives. If you’re looking to join a team where tradition meets innovation, and where every day brings new opportunities to grow, Whip Mix is the place for you.

Job Skills / Requirements

We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead our company-wide supply chain operations.

With a diverse portfolio of products, raw materials, and manufacturing processes, our supply chain is anything but one size fits all. We're looking for a hands-on, forward-thinking leader who can bring people, processes, and priorities together to keep our operations running smoothly.

What you'll be doing:

• Oversee purchasing, production planning, inventory management, inbound logistics, and material flow across the company.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to purchasing and planning professionals, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Manage domestic and international supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and terms, and improve supplier quality, delivery, and performance.
• Anticipate material needs, proactively address shortages and supply disruptions, and work with manufacturing teams to support changing production requirements.
• Balance material availability with inventory investment, improve inventory turns, and identify opportunities to reduce excess inventory and purchasing costs.
• Evaluate existing processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement practical solutions that strengthen supply chain performance.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators, including inventory accuracy, supplier on-time delivery, purchase price variance, and material shortages.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Sales, and other teams to align supply chain activities with company goals.

What you'll bring to the table:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of purchasing and production planning experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, supplier management, inventory control, and production planning.
• Experience managing complex material requirements across multiple products, suppliers, or manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated success negotiating supplier agreements, improving processes, and driving measurable results.
• Strong leadership and team development skills, with the ability to balance strategic priorities and daily operational needs.
• Experience with ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and data analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an ISO 13485, ISO 9001, or similarly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with Power BI, QT9, or similar business systems.
• CPSM, CPIM, or other APICS/ASCM-related certification.
• Master's degree in a related field.

Education Requirements (All)

Bachelor's Degree

Additional Information / Benefits

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, 401K/403b Plan