Supply Chain Manager

IMI • Palmer, MA

19d • $125,000 - $145,000

About The Position

IMI plc We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone. We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science, and Transport. Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation – we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive. Role Overview The Supply Chain Manager holds responsibility for the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the Supply Chain Process, as well as for driving continuous improvement in purchasing and related operations. Additionally, this role collaborates closely with IMI LS Sector Strategic Procurement leadership to develop, maintain, and execute strategic supply chain initiatives. The position entails identifying outstanding local processes to support regional and global standardization efforts. The Supply Chain Manager is also responsible for ensuring inventory accuracy, readiness, and effective inventory turnover and level management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Engineering, Supply Chain/Logistics, or Business
• Experience leading people and creating a high-performance, high-accountability culture
• Significant experience with strategic sourcing processes and category management
• Proven negotiation skills
• Able to establish relationships and trust within the organization and the supply base.
• Able communicate effectively and succinctly on the needs of the business, the plan to achieve those needs, and the status of those plans

Responsibilities

• Purchasing & Supplier Management Manage and direct site buyers to meet production demands.
• Maintain and report supplier KPIs (On-Time Delivery, Parts Per Million, Purchase Price Variance).
• Ensure site-specific data reports and automation for supplier monitoring are implemented and standardized.
• Drive procurement project opportunities (cost savings, process improvements, value engineering, low-cost sourcing, supplier risk management).
• Maintain Supplier Improvement Program and Supplier Performance Manual.
• Inventory & Warehouse Management Oversee inventory planning and management to ensure optimal stock levels.
• Develop and implement a cycle counting program for inventory accuracy.
• Manage daily shipping and receiving operations for efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Process Improvement & Compliance Lead strategic and continual improvement projects to develop best practices.
• Improve supplier development, product qualification, and purchasing processes.
• Maintain document storage and record retention systems per ISO requirements.
• Leadership & Team Development Lead, train, and mentor staff to create a productive and collaborative work environment.
• Support procurement function goals and organizational initiatives.
• Other Duties Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support business objectives.

Benefits

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Pet insurance, critical illness insurance, concierge services, legal insurance, commuter benefits (if applicable), and home & auto insurance.
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching.
• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family.’
• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee.
• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab.
• Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees