Supply Chain & Materials Operations Manager

Qualdoc•Marietta, OH

19h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain & Materials Operations Manager to lead material planning, purchasing, inventory management, and supplier performance for a manufacturing operation that supports both quick-turn and custom-built projects. This hands-on leadership role combines strategic supply chain planning with daily operational execution. The ideal candidate will be comfortable leading a Buyer/Planner team, collaborating across departments, and developing supply chain strategies that keep production moving while optimizing inventory investment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field
7+ years of progressive supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
Minimum of 3 years leading buyers, planners, or purchasing teams
Experience supporting industrial, electromechanical, electrical equipment, or manufacturing operations
Advanced knowledge of ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Infor, IFS, or similar platforms
Demonstrated success improving inventory performance while maintaining material availability
Experience managing supplier performance, quality initiatives, and strategic sourcing
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and supply chain reporting
Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

APICS CPIM or CSCP certification, or ISM C.P.M./CPSM certification
Experience supporting power distribution or industrial equipment manufacturing
Knowledge of UL, ANSI, NEMA, NEC, or IEC standards
Experience developing commodity strategies for electromechanical components
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt certification
Experience with vendor-managed inventory (VMI), consignment programs, or blanket purchasing agreements
Familiarity with international sourcing and import compliance

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Buyer/Planners
Assign workloads and balance priorities across multiple projects and commodities
Conduct performance reviews and establish measurable goals
Mentor team members through cross-training and professional development
Maintain coverage plans to ensure uninterrupted support
Align material availability with active production and project schedules
Participate in project kickoff meetings to review bills of material and identify long-lead components
Monitor shortages and lead cross-functional efforts to resolve supply risks
Partner with project teams to ensure material plans support delivery commitments
Support fast-turn and custom manufacturing programs through proactive planning
Provide material lead-time guidance during the quoting process
Participate in Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) activities
Analyze future demand to position strategic inventory and reduce lead-time risk
Support customer stocking programs, blanket orders, and inventory agreements
Develop sourcing strategies for critical materials and long-lead components
Identify supply risks and recommend mitigation plans, including dual sourcing and safety stock strategies
Execute supplier agreements and purchasing strategies
Perform make-versus-buy evaluations and support inventory investment decisions
Monitor market trends that could impact material costs or availability
Manage inventory levels, working capital, and material availability
Drive improvements in inventory turns while supporting production requirements
Lead excess and obsolete inventory reviews and disposition activities
Maintain inventory policies including safety stock levels, reorder points, and cycle counting
Coordinate annual physical inventory activities
Monitor supplier performance for delivery, quality, responsiveness, and lead times
Conduct supplier business reviews and implement improvement plans
Support supplier qualification and corrective action processes
Assist with pricing agreements, blanket purchase orders, and long-term supplier partnerships
Maintain accurate ERP/MRP planning data, supplier information, and item records
Ensure procurement and planning activities are executed through ERP systems
Review planning outputs and resolve system or parameter issues
Partner with internal teams to improve reporting and planning capabilities
Develop supply chain performance dashboards and KPI reports
Present inventory, supplier, and material availability metrics to leadership
Lead initiatives focused on process improvement, inventory optimization, and warehouse efficiency
Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts