Supply Chain Manager

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible to lead our full end-to-end supply chain covering international and domestic operations.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive supply chain experience in manufacturing
• 3+ years in management or team leadership
• End-to-end supply chain ownership experience (planning, sourcing, logistics, production support)
• Proven negotiation, contract management, and cost-reduction achievements
• Relationship management, especially at managerial and stakeholder levels
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel capabilities
• Working knowledge of logistics, customs, and trade compliance
• MS Office Suite

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience with specialty materials (advanced alloys, ceramics, composites, engineered metals, polymers, chemicals)
• Background with long-lead, sole-source, or regulated materials
• Experience in aerospace, defense, medical, energy, or other quality-intensive environments
• APICS CPIM / CSCP, CPSM, or Six Sigma certification
• Lean manufacturing or CI experience
• Knowledge of export controls and compliance frameworks
• Master’s degree or MBA

TASKS

• Own the full supply chain lifecycle: plan, source, make, deliver, return
• Develop and execute supply chain strategy aligned with growth, capacity, and new product roadmaps
• Build resilience for critical, long-lead, and sole-source materials through dual sourcing, safety stock modeling, and proactive risk mitigation
• Lead demand planning, MPS, and MRP to synchronize supply with forecast and production schedules
• Optimize inventory turns and working capital while maintaining strong service levels
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, and performance management for raw materials, components, and services
• Negotiate pricing, long-term agreements, and terms for both domestic and international supply
• Manage supplier scorecards, business reviews, and corrective actions
• Partner with Production to ensure material availability and minimize downtime
• Oversee inbound/outbound logistics, warehousing, trade compliance, and freight optimization
• Ensure traceability, lot control, and chain-of-custody for specialty materials
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to manage specifications, non-conformances, and supplier quality issues
• Ensure compliance with ITAR/EAR, REACH, RoHS, conflict minerals, ISO 9001/AS9100, and related standards
• Maintain business continuity and supply risk management plans
• Define and track KPIs (OTIF, inventory turns, supplier quality, landed cost, PPV)
• Drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste, cost, and cycle time
• Lead, coach, and develop a growing supply chain team International and domestic trade and import/export compliance