Supply Chain Manager - DEHN : Job Details

DEHN protects. Two words, a big promise. The motto of our company has been both an obligation and an incentive since 1910 of our family-owned company. Headquartered in Neumarkt, Germany, DEHN's mission is to provide world-class Lightning and Surge protection solutions for people, building installations and electrical/electronic devices and systems against the effects of lightning and surges. For the past 115 years, we have been leading the development in surge protection, lightning protection and safety equipment, making DEHN the most experienced and trusted expert for a total product concept.

Business Overview:

DEHN Inc. is the USA subsidiary for DEHN SE (ISO 9001/14001certified). We focus on solutions for lightning and surge-related problems as they apply to the North American market. These solutions include education, technical assistance, system design, risk assessments and site surveys in addition to lightning and electrical surge protection products.

Our customers include commercial, communications, energy, electronics, industrial, hospitality, infrastructure, medical, security & defense markets. Companies depend on DEHN solutions to ensure their facilities and assets run efficiently and without fail, protecting the plant, people, equipment and the critical services they provide to the public and industry. With over 115 years in business, we have 2 words… DEHN protects.

Summary

The Supply Chain Planner leads the end-to-end supply chain operations at our Mooresville, NC site, with direct responsibility for Procurement, Order Management, and Production Planning. This role ensures timely and cost-effective material and information flow across the supply chain while maintaining alignment with our German headquarters on global and cross-site initiatives. The role plays a critical part in delivering reliable customer service, stable production, and continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Lead site-level supply chain functions (purchasing, planning, order management) to ensure smooth production and on-time delivery.
• Create and maintain reliable production plans aligned with demand, capacity, and inventory goals.
• Manage procurement activities with a focus on supplier reliability, cost efficiency, and compliance.
• Improve planning and order processes to reduce lead times, minimize waste, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Ensure accurate SAP data and process discipline to enable effective planning and transparency.
• Collaborate with global teams on sourcing, inventory, and supplier development strategies.
• Drive lean material flow and structured inventory management improvements.
• Act as the site's main interface for global supply chain coordination and best practice sharing.

Requirements:

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in supply chain or production planning in manufacturing
• Hands-on SAP expertise
• Solid knowledge of end-to-end supply chain, planning methods, and material flows
• Strong initiative and structured, analytical problem-solving skills
• Excellent English communication, with German as a preferred additional language
• Experience in international and cross-cultural collaboration

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong ownership and accountability mindset
• Process-oriented thinking with continuous improvement drive
• Ability to balance detail orientation with strategic perspective
• Adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Team player with a proactive and solution-driven approach
• Integrity, resilience, and willingness to challenge the status quo

DEHN Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.