Supply Chain Manager

Company:
Acela, Inc.

Location:

Bozeman, MT

Reports To:

Director of Supply Chain or Designated Manager

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Hourly
Compensation: $75,000 annually, depending on experience

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts
Work Arrangement:
On-site

Acela, Inc. is a growing manufacturer and refurbisher of vehicles and trailers, including specialized on- and off-highway trucks. We operate in a fast-paced, process-driven environment focused on lean manufacturing, clear communication, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Employees are encouraged to take ownership of their responsibilities and contribute to operational efficiency and company growth.

The Supply Chain Manager oversees inventory management, procurement, supplier relationships, material planning, and logistics to ensure uninterrupted production and timely delivery of products. This position works closely with production, engineering, purchasing, and other departments to maintain material availability, control costs, improve supply chain efficiency, and support business objectives.

The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and proactive, with strong communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment.

• Maintain accurate inventory records for materials, components, and supplies across company facilities.
• Establish appropriate inventory levels to support production schedules and prevent shortages.
• Monitor material usage, lead times, and replenishment requirements.
• Coordinate with production teams to forecast demand and ensure timely material availability.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Identify excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory and recommend improvements.

• Coordinate purchasing and sourcing of raw materials, components, equipment, and production supplies.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and purchasing terms with suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on cost, quality, reliability, and delivery.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers to improve availability, reduce costs, and mitigate supply risks.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and resolve purchasing or delivery issues.
• Ensure purchasing activities align with production requirements and company standards.

• Coordinate inbound and outbound transportation, shipping, receiving, and material transfers.
• Identify opportunities to improve transportation routes, shipment consolidation, and freight costs.
• Optimize warehouse layouts, material handling, storage, and distribution processes.
• Evaluate equipment, staffing, and workflow requirements to improve operational efficiency.
• Monitor shipment schedules and resolve delays or disruptions affecting production or customer deliveries.
• Develop and maintain standardized supply chain procedures across facilities.

• Work closely with production, engineering, procurement, finance, and sales to align material availability with business priorities.
• Coordinate material requirements for engineering changes, product updates, and new product launches.
• Identify operational gaps and implement solutions to improve workflow and production readiness.
• Communicate supply chain risks, shortages, and delivery concerns to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and training to team members and reinforce safe material handling and warehouse practices.

• Monitor key performance indicators related to inventory accuracy, supplier performance, material availability, freight costs, and delivery timelines.
• Prepare reports…