Senior Supply Chain Manager
Company: Bunzl
Location: Artesia
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
John Tillman Company, a division of Bunzl, is seeking a Senior
Supply Chain Manager for our office in Cerritos, CA. The Senior
Supply Chain Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight of
all Purchasing, Procurement, and Logistics functions. This role is
responsible for developing a high?performing supply chain that
supports company growth, ensures continuity of supply, and
optimizes cost, quality, and service. Responsibilities: Manage
company purchasing activities to ensure quality, delivery,
compliance, and specification standards are consistently met.
Develop and execute supply chain strategies to strengthen supplier
performance, diversify sourcing, and reduce organizational risk.
Lead major projects and cross?functional strategic initiatives with
authority to drive change and improve overall supply chain
performance. Source new suppliers globally and domestically;
conduct negotiations on pricing, terms, and service levels. Develop
new sources of supply in lower?risk regions to support a resilient
supply chain. Evaluate supplier performance, identify risk areas,
and implement corrective action or mitigation plans as needed.
Prepare and manage competitive bidding processes; evaluate bids and
select suppliers based on strategic, financial, and operational
criteria. Oversee the return, rework, or replacement of defective
materials with accountability for supplier resolution. Collaborate
with internal partners (Sales, Customer Service, Product
Development, Warehousing, Accounting) to optimize working capital,
forecasting accuracy, and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with
Sales and Marketing to create accurate demand forecasts and ensure
supply plans align with inventory and service strategies. Manage
import logistics, including coordination with customs brokers,
freight forwarders, and global suppliers. Lead, coach, and develop
a high?performing team with progressive responsibility.
Requirements Bachelor’s degree required; Procurement, Supply Chain,
Business, or related field preferred. 10 years of experience in
import procurement within a distribution or manufacturing
environment. 10 years of experience managing teams with increasing
levels of responsibility. Strong knowledge of ERP systems; ability
to analyze demand and execute purchase orders, SAGE X3 preferred.
Experience sourcing leather and/or PPE products preferred. Strong
knowledge of import logistics, customs brokerage, duties, tariffs,
and international supplier management. Expert knowledge of ocean
and over?the?road (OTR) freight logistics. Advanced Excel skills
and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Strong negotiation skills
and a deep understanding of sourcing best practices. Strong
knowledge of forecasting, planning/scheduling, logistics, and
offshore supplier management. Excellent problem?solving abilities
and business/financial acumen. Strong interpersonal and
communication skills with the ability to influence across teams.
High energy level with a proactive, solutions?oriented approach.
10% domestic/international travel. Spanish or Mandarin language
skills a plus. Tillman CA salary range: $125K - $145K plus bonus
eligibility, based on experience, education, and geographic
location. The perks of being a Bunzl team member don’t stop at
being part of a great team or being valued as our 1 asset. We offer
a full range of benefits to help our employees take care of
themselves and their families today, tomorrow and for the future.
Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the
month after 30 days Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and
Personal Time 401K with generous company match Additional benefit
information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under
Benefits and Perks. Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning &
Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non?Food Retail,
and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through
acquisitions to exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St.
Louis, Missouri, Bunzl North America operates more than 100
warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts
of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and
over 400,000 supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier
across North America—and proudly certified as a Great Place to
Work®. At Bunzl, you’ll find Unlimited Potential… your career, our
future. Click here to view the California Employee/Applicant
Privacy Policy Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a
comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits
including a 401k with a company match. Bunzl Distribution has a
tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the
established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people
without regard to race, color, religion, national origin,
sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age,
disability or veteran status as provided by law. Equal Opportunity
Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of
their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further
information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the
Department of Labor.
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