Supply Chain Manager

Join the team that is a leader in engineering, designing and manufacturing of leading-edge military expeditionary products and rugged industrial/commercial products since 1937.

What We Offer:

• Health benefits, including telehealth medical services, Dental & Vision


• Life, AD&D & Disability (paid for by the company)


• 401K with a company match

Essential Duties:

• Provides strategic direction to the Supply Chain Management (SCM) buyer and planning teams


• Leads and casts vision for the SCM department through use of Annual Department Plan (PDPR)


• Sets department objectives and assigns/evaluates team member goals and objectives. Holds team accountable and achieves expected results


• Monitors on-time-delivery OTD, quality and inventory metrics


• Drives continuous improvements through the use of lean tools, SAP tools and standard excel efficiency worksheets


• Coordinates a daily SCM standup with the team to provide feedback, direction and support


• Assists in the selection, training and development of assigned team members; responsible for providing continual employee feedback, conducting year-end performance evaluations and recommending development plans


• Trains and supports career objectives of your team


• Ensures the use of SAP and message maintenance by each buyer/planner


• Ensures buyers are expediting and adjusting the schedule in SAP on a daily basis so OTD metrics are readily available and accurate


• Ensures timely return and replenishment of nonconforming components


• Performs inventory management and tracking of plant level


• Ensures that buyer/planners are escalating issues to the appropriate levels: minor issues-handle, then Commodity Manager CM’s then VP Supply Chain


• Ensures achievement of the overall SCM department’s driver and results metrics, determines trends and recommends projects to drive improvements


• Will serve as primary point of contact for supply issues-must be able to deliver a clear and concise 4P to explain issues and gain resources to address


• Provides site specific leadership, prioritization and resource allocation to SCM team members on site


• Serves as a key member of SCM leadership team and a primary point of contact for Operations team members

 Education/Experience/Other Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration or related field is preferred


• 7-10 years SCM experience, including strategic sourcing, supplier development and supplier negotiation preferably in an ISO manufacturing/engineering environment


• Ability to identify problem issues and escalate and/or execute acceptable solutions


• Excellent organizational skills


• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with customers, vendors, employees and managers at all levels within the company


• Possesses strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office)


• Experience in ERP systems, SAP desired

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this role.

This position requires access to or use of export-controlled technical data or technology controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Accordingly, applicants must be U.S. Persons or must be eligible to obtain the required export authorization from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. A U.S. Person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(b)(a)(3).