Supply Chain Manager

EAST WEST MANUFACTURING LLC•Whitewater, WI

About The Position

East West is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to join our team and bring expertise in procurement, inventory management, and strategic sourcing to drive operational excellence. Our vision is to make the world a better place—cleaner, safer, healthier, and smarter. Come join a team with a strong, collaborative culture and help us bring that vision to life. The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of procurement, inventory, and supply chain operations to ensure timely, cost-effective, and reliable delivery of materials and components. This role directs a purchasing team, manages vendor relationships, and partners with internal stakeholders to support production, control costs, and drive operational excellence.

Requirements

4 Year degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 5 years of supply chain management experience, preferably in electronics or manufacturing.
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, strong leadership and mentoring skills.
Expertise in purchasing electronic components and managing supplier relationships.
Experience with MRP systems (Epicor preferred) and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Strong negotiation and contract management skills with a track record of cost savings and process improvements.
Analytical and strategic thinker with problem-solving ability and results orientation.
Familiarity with Lean / Six Sigma methodologies and supply chain risk mitigation strategies.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to collaborate and influence across functions and levels.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications (CPM, CPSM, CPIM, CSCP) preferred.
Occasional travel (up to 10%) to support company projects and initiatives.

Responsibilities

Direct and mentor a purchasing team organized by commodities; provide coaching, performance management, and professional development.
Serve as the primary liaison between suppliers, customers, and internal teams to resolve issues, align supply with demand, and maintain strong supplier performance standards.
Communicate, support & implement all corporate supply chain initiatives related to commodity management, DIO reporting & reduction, Authorized Distributors & Global MRP commonality
Manage inventory levels, set targets, and implement policies to optimize working capital while ensuring material availability for production schedules and customer commitments.
Reduce obsolete and excess inventory by collaborating with production planning, engineering, and sales to identify at-risk materials and implement disposition strategies.
Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to forecast needs, reduce demand fluctuations, and ensure reliable delivery performance.
Oversee warehouse shipping and receiving operations to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
Coordinate material requirements through MRP/ERP systems to maintain optimal inventory and ensure on-time availability; analyze forecasts, collaborate with engineering and production, and adjust plans to prevent shortages, excess stock, and obsolescence.
Drive cost-saving initiatives through supplier negotiations, strategic sourcing, and process improvements; meet or exceed annual savings targets.
Identify and implement actions to mitigate supply chain risks such as supplier dependency, geopolitical challenges, and logistics disruptions.
Support East West’s strategic direction and core values by fostering a positive, collaborative culture across teams.