Supply Chain Manager

Air Squared Manufacturing • Thornton, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Air Squared Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead its purchasing, planning, and supplier quality teams. The role is the primary point of contact for suppliers and oversees procurement, supplier sourcing and qualification, supplier performance, negotiations, and contractual obligations. The manager is responsible for improving on-time delivery, cost, and supplier quality while developing and maintaining a supply chain strategy that supports organizational efficiency, reliability, and profitability. The position partners with Engineering, Operations, Sales, Marketing, and company leadership on supply planning, demand forecasting, material costs, supplier relationships, and production flow. The position is based in Thornton, Colorado, with travel up to 10% of the time. It is full-time and exempt. Compensation is $120,000–$165,000 per year, based 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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with a demonstrated 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.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test for illegal substances in Colorado, background check, and employment verification through E-Verify.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP software such as Global Shop or similar.
• Experience with ODBC, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Supplier management experience at 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 overall 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 in collaboration with other departments.
• Work with Sales and Marketing to oversee demand forecasting, supply planning, and procurement to meet resource requirements.
• Oversee the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process and communicate business needs to executives to secure resources and meet customer demand and delivery requirements.
• Communicate with stakeholders inside and outside the organization about activities that may affect jobs and their 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.
• Travel up to 10% of the time.

Benefits

• Health insurance through Cigna.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance, with the option to purchase additional voluntary life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Safety shoe allowance.
• Three weeks of PTO, accruing from the first day.
• 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 and company happy hours and other events.
• Casual dress code.
• Employee referral program.
• Volunteer opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager