Supply Chain Manager

Job Title:

Supply Chain Manager

Job Location:

Towson, MD

Salary:
Up to $145k depending on experience.

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing all supply chain activities to ensure on-time delivery, cost efficiency, inventory optimization, and high customer satisfaction.

This role works cross-functionally with Operations, Purchasing, Logistics, Sales, and Quality to align supply chain execution with business strategy and production requirements.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the endtoend supply chain strategy, including planning, procurement, inventory management, production planning, and logistics.
• Lead and manage Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) forecasts and production capacity.
• Ensure material availability to support production schedules while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Collaborate with buyers and suppliers to improve cost, delivery performance, and supply continuity.
• Coordinate logistics and transportation activities, including domestic and international shipments, customs, and carriers.
• Enhance the use of data within the supply chain team to improve performance within the department.
• Monitor and analyze key supply chain KPIs (OTIF, inventory turns, service level, lead time, cost) and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Identify risks within the supply chain and develop mitigation plans to minimize disruptions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to processes, systems, and organizational efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement activities with suppliers to improve on-time delivery and quality level of products provided.
• Coach suppliers through problem solving / root cause and corrective action implementation to improve performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop the supply chain team to ensure strong performance and engagement.
• Act as a key contributor to site or business leadership discussions related to operations performance and strategy.

• Internal:
  Operations, Production, Purchasing, Sales, Quality, Engineering, Finance
• External:
  Suppliers, logistics providers, transporters, customers, customs authorities

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing operations (depending on seniority level).
• Must have government procurement experience in the defense or aerospace industry.
• Proven experience in production planning, inventory control, and supplier coordination.
• Experience leading teams and managing cross functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills.
• Excellent data analysis skills, familiarity with SQL data, Power Query, MS Excel, MS Navision.
• Excellent supplier negotiation skills and supplier development skills.
• Strong understanding of supply chain planning processes (forecasting, MRP, S&OP).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics tools.
• Continuous improvement mindset (Lean, Six Sigma experience preferred).

• Ontime delivery and customer service performance.
• Inventory accuracy and turnover.
• Supply chain cost optimization.
• Production schedule adherence.
• Team performance and engagement.

• Must be U.S. Citizen - Must be able to meet ITAR requirements, including US citizenship to be considered for this role.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

Advantage Technical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Advantage Technical offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer.