Sr Supply Chain Manager

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As part of The Freeman Company, Freeman AV designs and delivers unforgettable moments that create a bond between audiences and our clients. It’s just one reason why we’re the leader in live events.

As part of The Freeman Company, Freeman AV designs and delivers unforgettable moments that create a bond between audiences and our clients. It’s just one reason why we’re the leader in live events.

The Sr. Supply Chain Manager is responsible for developing and executing supply chain strategies that ensure the right equipment is available at the right place and time to support a dynamic, event-driven business. This role oversees demand planning, inventory optimization, procurement coordination, supplier performance, logistics planning, and capital asset utilization across the Freeman AV Production network. The Sr. Supply Chain Manager partners closely with Procurement, Operations, Warehouse Leadership, Finance, and manufacturers to forecast demand, manage inventory investments, reduce rental and expedite costs, improve equipment availability, and support long-term business growth.

This position plays a critical role in aligning inventory strategy with operational requirements while driving process improvements and supply chain efficiencies across the organization. This position will support our Audio Visual and Event Technology team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, working in our Freeman AV Production Dallas office 2-3 days per week.

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies that optimize inventory availability, capital investments, and equipment lifecycle management across the Freeman AV Production network.
• Forecast equipment demand by analyzing event calendars, historical utilization, seasonal trends, business growth projections, and market conditions.
• Recommend inventory acquisition timing and quantities that balance customer demand, capital expenditures, warehouse capacity, and manufacturer lead times.
• Monitor inventory health and utilization across all locations, identifying opportunities to redistribute, repurpose, retire, or liquidate equipment.
• Lead inventory optimization initiatives to reduce shortages, improve asset utilization, and maximize return on capital investments.
• Develop inventory policies, stocking strategies, and replenishment models that support operational readiness and business objectives.

• Collaborate with Procurement, manufacturers, and strategic suppliers to manage equipment purchases, monitor order status, and ensure timely delivery of inventory.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to improve service levels, reduce lead times, and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Monitor supplier performance through key metrics such as delivery accuracy, quality, responsiveness, and lead‑time adherence.
• Partner with manufacturers and suppliers on forecasting, production planning, and staged delivery schedules.

• Coordinate supplier‑held inventory and staged deliveries to align equipment availability with receiving capacity, deployment schedules, and event timelines.
• Partner with Operations and warehouse teams to balance equipment allocation across markets and minimize rental, expedite, transportation, and shipping costs.
• Coordinate barcoding, stenciling, asset tagging, and equipment readiness requirements to support efficient deployment and inventory tracking.
• Support network‑wide inventory movement strategies to ensure equipment is positioned to meet business demand.

• Utilize Power BI, Excel, Coupa, and other business systems to analyze demand trends, inventory…