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Sr Mgr - Supply Chain Solutions

Plexus · Neenah, WI · $129,500–$194,300 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a supply chain process or system change you led across multiple sites. How did you get adoption?

What they are checking: Whether they can make change stick across sites that each believe their own way works best.

Describe a time a project you led didn't deliver what you promised. What did you learn?

What they are checking: Whether they are honest about failure and can explain what they'd do differently.

How do you develop and manage a team of analysts and project leads?

What they are checking: Whether they grow people and delegate real ownership, which a senior manager needs to scale their impact.

What would you do

A customer's demand swings wildly from forecast every month. What solutions would you look at?

What they are checking: Whether they think about buffers, contracts, planning cadence and customer collaboration, not just better forecasting math.

Operations leaders tell you your team's new process adds work without helping them. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they listen and adjust rather than defending their design, since solutions only matter if the floor uses them.

How do you keep executives informed on a long, complex program without overwhelming them?

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate status and risk crisply to leaders who have little time.

About the work

When you hear supply chain solutions at a manufacturer like Plexus, what kinds of problems do you expect to own?

What they are checking: Whether they see the role as designing better ways of working across planning, sourcing and logistics, not running daily transactions.

How would you build a business case for a new supply chain tool or capability?

What they are checking: Whether they connect investment to measurable outcomes like inventory, service level or labor, not just features.

How do you balance standardizing processes globally against the real differences between regions and customers?

What they are checking: Whether they know when standardization helps and when it forces a poor fit, which is a constant tension in global operations.

Which supply chain metrics would you watch to tell whether your solutions are working?

What they are checking: Whether they pick a few honest measures like inventory turns, on-time delivery and expedite costs, and know their tradeoffs.

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The full job description

As published by Plexus.

About us: At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision. When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world. With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success. As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth. Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience. For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com . Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Salary Range: $129,500.00 - $194,300.00 Purpose Statement: This role is responsible for the proactive planning, execution and delegation of strategies to implement supply chain solutions that mitigate risk, increase Clean to Build, and prevent loss, and the reactive supply chain management within region that solves immediate material concerns. In addition to supply chain design, this role must represent Plexus in collaborative settings with suppliers and customers for the purpose of implementing integrated supply chain solutions while communicating closely with internal stakeholders for improved results. Key Job Accountabilities: • Work directly with customers, suppliers, and Material Team Managers to identify and implement solutions that provide optimal return to Plexus while maximizing customer service levels • Collaborate with Supply Chain Solutions and Site/Regional supply chain teams in the analysis and design of supply chain strategies; including but not limited to programs that optimize inventory levels and locations, provide reduced lead time, buffer stock, addition of alternate manufacturers, dampening forecast variability • Provide strategy, direction, and governance in Material Team Manager (MTM) center of excellence including training and supply chain optimization dashboard • Provide reactive support to Sites to resolve Plexpedite constraints with urgency while continuously improving time to closure • Develop new strategies to minimize overall Supply Chain risk to Plexus • Responsible to exemplify and hold their team accountable to demonstrating the Plexus Core Values. Leader will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential. Education/Experience Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree with 8 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered. This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform. We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at GHQ.TA@plexus.com . Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.

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