Purchasing Manager
SeAH Superalloy Technologies•Temple, TX
•Hybrid
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead and optimize end-to-end supply chain operations within our superalloy manufacturing business. This role supports the production of high-performance nickel- and cobalt-based alloys used in demanding industrial applications. The position is responsible for production planning, supplier management, inventory optimization, subcontractor coordination, and on-time customer delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field
- 5+ years of progressive supply chain experience in specialty metals, advanced manufacturing, or industrial production
- Experience operating in a regulated or quality-driven manufacturing environment
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems
- Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
Nice To Haves
- MBA or advanced degree
- APICS/ASCM certification (CSCP, CPIM)
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives and customer commitments
- Lead integrated Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes
- Align supply chain activities with customer forecasts and production capacity
- Identify and mitigate risks related to capacity constraints, long lead times, and single-source suppliers
- Lead supplier performance management (quality, delivery, cost, compliance)
- Develop dual-source and risk mitigation strategies for key suppliers
- Partner with Quality to support supplier audits and maintain approved vendor lists
- Ensure proper flow-down of technical and contractual requirements
- Oversee demand forecasting, master production scheduling, and capacity planning
- Optimize inventory levels for high-value work-in-process and finished materials
- Balance production cycles with customer delivery commitments
- Improve inventory turns while maintaining service levels
- Ensure full material traceability by heat lot and production batch
- Manage domestic and international logistics in compliance with applicable export and trade regulations
- Coordinate delivery schedules aligned with customer production timelines
- Provide supply chain reporting and performance updates to leadership
- Ensure supply chain compliance with applicable quality management systems
- Maintain traceability documentation and certification packages
- Support internal and external audits
- Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across planning and supplier processes
- Implement and enhance ERP/MRP systems to improve visibility and planning accuracy
- Drive KPIs including OTIF, schedule adherence, lead time reduction, and working capital optimization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
