Supply Chain Manager

Air Squared Manufacturing, LLC•Thornton, CO

3d•$120,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

Air Squared Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to oversee all aspects of the supply chain, with a focus on improving on-time delivery, cost, and supplier quality. The manager is the primary point of contact for suppliers and is responsible for procurement, including identifying and screening potential suppliers, negotiating favorable terms, monitoring supplier performance, and ensuring contractual obligations are met. The role leads the Purchasing, Planning, and Supplier Quality teams and partners with Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Marketing leaders to develop and maintain a supply chain strategy that supports organizational efficiency, reliability, and profitability. The position is based in Thornton, Colorado, is full-time and exempt, and involves travel up to 10% of the time. Compensation is $120,000–$165,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in a Supply Chain Management position.
At least 5 years of experience negotiating supplier contracts.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
References from previous employers.
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, engineering, or business administration, or equivalent experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers, shippers, and customers.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Thorough understanding of company products and logistics.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP software such as Global Shop or similar.
Experience with ODBC, PowerBI, or Tableau.
Supplier-management experience in a manufacturing company; automotive experience is a plus.
APICS or ISM certification.
Experience with IATF.
Experience with purchasing and logistics in a complex value chain.

Responsibilities

Manage the Purchasing, Planning, and Supplier Quality teams and partner with Engineering and Operations leaders to develop and maintain a supply chain strategy.
Develop and implement plans for managing supply chain processes for production and operations.
Lead alternative sourcing opportunities with Engineering to reduce material costs.
Own material costs and conduct the final review of the estimating process.
Monitor supplier performance against quality and delivery requirements, and identify and qualify new suppliers with other departments.
Work with Sales and Marketing to oversee demand forecasting, supply planning, and procurement.
Oversee the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process and communicate business needs to executives to secure resources and meet customer demands.
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders about activities that may affect work and progress.
Participate in the Change Control team to review engineering and manufacturing changes and ensure orderly transitions in material and production flow.
Implement, refine, and track supply chain KPIs to reduce total supply chain costs, increase inventory turns, and improve profitability.
Negotiate raw-material prices and delivery terms with suppliers and administer supply and quality agreements and contracts for high-volume or strategic suppliers.

Benefits

Health insurance through Cigna.
Dental and vision insurance.
Employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
Employer-paid life insurance, with an option for additional voluntary life insurance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Safety shoe allowance.
Three weeks of PTO, accruing from day one.
Eight paid holidays plus a paid birthday holiday.
Parental leave.
9/80 work schedule.
Quarterly company lunches.
Annual company picnic for employees and their families.
Department activities, company happy hours, and other events.
Casual dress code.
Employee referral program.
Volunteer opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement.