Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Projects

Who We Are:

Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc.  

For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America.   

Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions—solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future—we are making a positive impact that will last for generations.   

By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application.  

Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Projects

Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Projects

Location: Atlanta, GA
Department: Supply Chain
Reports To: Director of Sourcing

Position Summary

The Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Projects, is responsible for leading and executing strategic supply chain initiatives across Mueller Water Products. This role drives cross-functional projects from concept through implementation, ensuring successful execution of business objectives, operational improvements, supplier readiness, and product launch requirements.

The position serves as the Supply Chain lead for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs, partnering closely with Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sourcing teams to ensure supplier selection, material readiness, and successful product commercialization. This individual will manage NPI sourcing activities, lead an NPI Buyer, and collaborate with Category Managers to identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers that support new product development and launch objectives.

The ideal candidate combines strong project management, sourcing, supplier management, and cross-functional leadership skills within a manufacturing environment.

Essential Responsibilities

Supply Chain Project Leadership

• Lead cross-functional supply chain projects from concept through implementation, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Develop project plans, milestones, resource requirements, risk assessments, and executive status updates.
• Coordinate activities across Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Product Management, and Finance teams.
• Drive project governance, issue resolution, and stakeholder alignment throughout project execution.
• Lead supply chain workstreams supporting plant expansions, product launches, supplier transitions, process improvements, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Track project deliverables and ensure achievement of business objectives and operational readiness.

New Product Introduction (NPI) Leadership

• Serve as the Supply Chain lead for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
• Partner with Engineering and Product Development teams to support design-to-supply-chain readiness throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Develop sourcing strategies and procurement plans for new products and product enhancements.
• Collaborate with Category Managers to identify, evaluate, select, and onboard suppliers for new products.
• Lead supplier engagement activities including RFQs, capability assessments, capacity reviews, and launch readiness evaluations.
• Ensure supplier qualification, tooling readiness, material availability, and production ramp-up plans support project timelines.
• Drive risk identification and mitigation plans related to supplier capacity, lead times, quality, and supply continuity.
• Manage NPI sourcing timelines and ensure alignment with overall product launch schedules.
• Directly manage NPI Buyer activities and priorities.

Supplier Development & Strategic Sourcing

• Partner with Category Managers and Procurement teams on supplier selection and sourcing decisions.
• Support supplier performance improvement initiatives related to quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
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