Sr. Manager of Supply Chain

Ferrotec Usa Corporation • Livermore, CA

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About The Position

The Senior Manager, Supply Chain leads and optimizes supply chain operations for Ferrotec’s Contract Manufacturing Business Unit. Reporting to the Managing Director, the role provides strategic and operational leadership across procurement, planning, inventory management, logistics, forecasting, supplier management, and production scheduling. It develops and executes strategies that support business growth, customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, inventory optimization, and profitability.

The position partners with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Sales to ensure material availability, continuity of supply, and successful execution of customer requirements. It builds scalable processes, improves performance, mitigates supply risks, and drives continuous improvement. The role also carries an overriding commitment to quality and is expected to enable and drive organizational change.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive supply chain, planning, procurement, manufacturing, or operations experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing supply chain teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading procurement, planning, inventory control, logistics, and supplier management functions.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production planning, forecasting, and inventory optimization.
• Experience developing supply chain strategies that support business growth and operational excellence.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple organizational levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Oracle ERP and advanced supply chain planning systems.
• Strong knowledge of forecasting methodologies, capacity planning, S&OP processes, and inventory management principles.
• Experience managing complex supply chain challenges in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related discipline.
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, or equivalent certification.
• Semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, precision machining, or contract manufacturing industry experience.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Global sourcing and international supplier management experience.
• Cost reduction and strategic sourcing expertise.
• Business transformation and ERP implementation experience.
• Advanced data analytics and KPI dashboard development.
• Strong understanding of export compliance, supply risk management, and global logistics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with company objectives, customer needs, and business growth initiatives.
• Lead procurement, planning, inventory control, logistics, and supply chain operations for the Contract Manufacturing Business Unit.
• Provide leadership and development for supply chain personnel.
• Own the Master Production Schedule, backlog management, capacity planning, and demand forecasting processes.
• Lead Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes to support effective decisions and resource allocation.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to balance capacity, inventory investment, material availability, and customer delivery requirements.
• Develop supplier sourcing strategies and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and logistics providers.
• Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing strategies, inventory programs, and long-term supply arrangements.
• Analyze factory loading and capacity utilization to support Make vs. Buy decisions and manufacturing optimization.
• Oversee inventory strategies, including safety stock policies, Min/Max planning, inventory turns, and reduction of excess and obsolete inventory.
• Drive continuous improvement in on-time delivery, forecast accuracy, inventory performance, operational efficiency, and supply chain cost.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for supplier performance, inventory management, customer delivery, and overall supply chain effectiveness.
• Lead risk assessment and mitigation for suppliers, logistics, geopolitical impacts, and material constraints.
• Ensure supply chain readiness for new product introductions, business expansion, and customer growth initiatives.
• Maintain ownership of supply chain master data and ERP system integrity.
• Use data analytics and reporting to identify trends, evaluate performance, and inform business decisions.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual business planning with supply chain insights, forecasts, and strategic recommendations.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, customer focus, and operational excellence.
• Perform other related duties as reasonably assigned; duties may change at management’s discretion.
• Maintain an overriding commitment to quality and enable and drive change in the organization.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• 401(k) matching.
• Flexible work hours.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Leadership development.
• Travel and hotel discounts.
• Paid time off, sick time, wellness, and volunteer time.
• Employee recognition program.
• Employee engagement and appreciation events.
• Virtual wellness activities and classes for employees and family members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior