Supply Chain Manager

Aston Carter•Santa Ana, CA

10h•$100,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

A Supply Chain Manager oversees and manages the entire supply chain process, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of goods and services. Key Responsibilities: Supply Chain Strategy: Develop and implement supply chain strategies to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance performance throughout the supply chain network. Procurement and Inventory Management: Manage procurement processes, including sourcing and selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring quality materials are available. Control inventory levels and monitor stock to prevent shortages or excess. Logistics Coordination: Oversee logistics activities, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution, to ensure timely delivery of products to customers. Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams (e.g., operations, finance, production) to align supply chain activities with business objectives and demand forecasts. Performance Monitoring: Analyze supply chain performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions to enhance operational efficiency. Risk Management: Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate potential disruptions in the supply chain.

Requirements

Supply chain management
erp
Supply chain
Purchase order
Buyer purchasing
Inventory
Negotiation
Vendor management
management skills
pcb design
pcba
MUST come from an electronics setting - ideally contract manufacturing but at least experience in PCBA or working with PCB Fabrication
High volume skus & working with multiple product lines - they have 10,000 SKU +
8+ years of experience in supply chain
3 + years in management
Strong negotiation and communication skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Knowledge of sourcing and vendor management.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines - fast paced work environment
Experience in global sourcing / logistics - tariff cost savings a big plus
ITAR compliant

Nice To Haves

Epicor knowledge is ideal but ok seeing people with other ERP systems
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field is highly preferred but experience will trump this
Any certs a plus (CPM, CPSM or CIPS)

Responsibilities

Supply Chain Strategy: Develop and implement supply chain strategies to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance performance throughout the supply chain network.
Procurement and Inventory Management: Manage procurement processes, including sourcing and selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring quality materials are available. Control inventory levels and monitor stock to prevent shortages or excess.
Logistics Coordination: Oversee logistics activities, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution, to ensure timely delivery of products to customers.
Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams (e.g., operations, finance, production) to align supply chain activities with business objectives and demand forecasts.
Performance Monitoring: Analyze supply chain performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions to enhance operational efficiency.
Risk Management: Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate potential disruptions in the supply chain.