Manager, Supply Chain (Remote from California)
About The Position
In this role, you will lead and oversee all supply chain activities, including procurement, sourcing, inventory management, and vendor relations, for a manufacturing facility. You will work closely with operations, forecasting, and sales teams to ensure materials and products are available to meet customer demands while optimizing cost and efficiency. The position requires strategic planning, project execution, and team leadership to improve supply chain performance. You will develop supplier strategies, implement process improvements, and ensure compliance with manufacturing standards. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, results-driven environment, balancing operational oversight with continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on production efficiency and supply chain effectiveness.
Requirements
- Bachelorâs degree in Materials Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Engineering
- 10+ years of supply chain or logistics management experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP/MRPII) and ERP systems; Epicor experience preferred
- Proven leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities
- Ability to travel approximately 5% for supplier visits or trade shows
Nice To Haves
- experience in welding/fabrication manufacturing environments
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end supply chain projects including purchasing, sourcing, vendor management, planning, and job scheduling to support sales and growth initiatives
- Develop and implement integrated supply chain strategies for manufacturing, inventory optimization, and supplier quality
- Set supplier KPIs covering delivery, quality, inventory levels, and responsiveness, and communicate standards to vendors
- Manage day-to-day activities of buyer planners, ensuring timely release, processing, and closure of jobs
- Oversee non-maintenance material requisitions (MRO) and ensure ERP systems comply with required standards
- Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) to align procurement, planning, and sales objectives
- Establish supplier development programs, manage contracts, tooling, prototypes, and foster supplier alliances for cost reduction
- Coach, mentor, and evaluate team members, ensuring adherence to company policies and operational standards
Benefits
- Competitive salary range: $90,351â$126,491 USD based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement, career development, and on-site training opportunities
- Profit-sharing and performance-based incentives
- Family-friendly policies and work-life balance initiatives
- Inclusive, supportive workplace culture fostering growth, innovation, and collaboration
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
