Supply Chain Manager

Tidal Vision•Bellingham, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing raw materials and finished goods distribution to support blending operations and sales activities at various locations across North America. This role ensures the timely availability of materials to meet production schedules and customer commitments while driving cost savings, supplier performance, and supply chain efficiency. The Supply Chain Manager works cross-functionally with operations, technical, sales, and logistics teams to maintain ISO 9001 compliance and support continuous improvement initiatives. About Cesco Solutions and Tidal Vision: Tidal Vision: We believe that sustainability should not require customers to compromise on price, convenience, or performance. Our mission is to create positive and systemic environmental impact by making our biopolymer solutions cost competitive, more convenient, and better performing than the synthetic chemicals we displace. We value innovation and take pride in challenging the status-quo; we choose to view obstacles as opportunities. We value new ideas and encourage the team to apply creativity and invent new solutions to meet challenging demands. We value open, direct communication and foster a collaborative working environment through our unique approach to work culture. We value our employees and demonstrate that through our compensation and benefits programs and opportunities for growth and development. About Cesco Solutions: Cesco Solutions is an industrial water treatment provider specializing in high-organics wastewater from food processing and related industries. As part of Tidal Vision, Cesco leverages chitosan-based chemistry as a sustainable alternative to traditional metal-based coagulants to improve clarification, reduce sludge, and enhance treatment efficiency. By combining advanced chemistry, application expertise, and operational support, Cesco helps facilities optimize wastewater performance, lower chemical consumption, and maintain regulatory compliance while advancing more sustainable treatment practices. About Tidal Vision’s Unique Work Culture: Tidal Vision strives to build and invest in the highest performing and most innovative team. We put our people and customers above process, avoid company-wide rules as much as possible, and have the courage to take unusual approaches to advance our mission. With this approach, we believe we can create a more flexible, fun, stimulating, creative, collaborative, and innovative organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Chemistry, or a related field.
5 + years of experience in chemical procurement, logistics, and/or supply chain within a manufacturing or chemical industry environment.
Experience sourcing and purchasing chemicals, industrial materials, or MRO supplies.
Ability to analyze supplier quotes and negotiate favorable pricing and terms.
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and documentation discipline.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal and external coordination.
Familiarity with hazardous materials procurement, handling requirements, or chemical industry regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience Using NetSuite / Blend Apps.
ASCM Supply Chain Certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent preferred.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems for purchasing, inventory management, and reporting.
Experience working within an ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage a high-performing supply chain organization capable of supporting the company's evolving operational requirements and strategic growth initiatives.
Create and standardize supply chain best practices and SOPs.
Source and purchase materials, including but not limited to specialty / commodity chemicals, industrial equipment, packaging materials, facility supplies, and other operational needs.
Lead supply chain efforts during ERP transition and conversion.
Evaluate supplier quotations based on cost, quality, and lead time; issue purchase orders accordingly.
Source and manage supplier and tolling partner relationships to ensure continuity of supply.
Negotiate pricing, contract terms, and lead times to achieve favorable outcomes.
Monitor and evaluate supplier performance against defined metrics; maintain the approved supplier list.
Proactively Set up and Manage Distribution Centers /Warehousing / freight lanes as needed
Develop and execute cost savings initiatives and secondary sourcing strategies to reduce risk and spend.
Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce supply chain costs.
Partner with operations and sales to establish reorder points and accurate demand planning.
Respond to internal requests for new products and services; track and communicate the status of existing orders.
Ensure accurate documentation of inventory movements and transactions.