Supply Chain Lead

CAM Integrated Solutions LLC•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Supply Chain Lead plans, coordinates, and executes supply chain activities supporting Ascend Automation & Controls’ project-based manufacturing operations. The role ensures timely, cost-effective, and compliant procurement, handling, and delivery of materials for electrical panels, switchracks, skids, eHouses, and related automation systems. It helps protect project schedules and margins, supports manufacturing execution, and enables scalable growth across multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute purchasing activities based on project schedules and material requirements.
Procure electrical, automation, mechanical, and structural components, accounting for component ratings, compatibility, and certifications.
Establish and manage supplier relationships; negotiate pricing and lead times; and monitor delivery and quality performance.
Coordinate with Engineering to evaluate substitutions, alternates, and equivalent components.
Track open purchase orders and identify backorders, partial shipments, and supplier delays.
Monitor committed delivery dates against project needs, communicate material risks proactively, and develop mitigation and recovery plans.
Manage consumables, stocked inventory, project-specific parts, and customer free-issued materials.
Establish controls for receiving, inspection, kitting, staging, and issuing materials to production.
Supervise the materials receiving, shipping, and handling team, including defining responsibilities and work instructions.
Ensure appropriate material handling, labeling, traceability, and protection; maintain accurate inventory records; and minimize excess or obsolete materials.
Align material availability with manufacturing schedules and production sequencing.
Coordinate support for multiple concurrent projects with Engineering, Project Management, and Manufacturing, and participate in project kickoff meetings to identify supply chain risks.
Plan and coordinate inbound and outbound logistics for materials, panels, skids, and fully assembled eHouses.
Manage transportation for oversized and heavy loads, including routing, permitting, and site coordination.
Control freight costs and manage carrier performance and claims.
Ensure materials and logistics activities meet project specifications, applicable codes, and regulatory requirements.
Support documentation, traceability, audits, and inspections.
Use enterprise and project management systems to track purchasing, inventory, and performance.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, lead time, and operational risk.
Interface with Business Lines such as Finance / Accounting, Administration, and Company Leadership.
Lead and grow teams.