Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager

The Supply Chain Manager is a critical enterprise-level role, driving efficiency and cost control across the organization.

This position requires a dual focus: leveraging a deep understanding of planning, purchasing, and contract negotiation alongside a strong grasp of cost accounting principles
. The manager uses this expertise to build and maintain our supply chain, optimizing purchasing efficiency and achieving robust cost control.

• Financial and Cost Control
  • Cost Analysis & Reporting:
    Analyze and maintain accurate costing data for products and inventory. Prepare cost reports, budgets, and forecasts.
  • Variance Management:
    Monitor variances between actual and budgeted costs, providing insights and recommendations for cost control.
  • Standard Costing:
    Develop and maintain standard costing systems and support month/year-end financial closings.
  • Cost Efficiency:
    Collaborate with operations teams to analyze and improve overall cost efficiencies.
• Strategic Procurement and Inventory
  • Vendor Management:
    Source, evaluate, and track suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.
  • Contract Negotiation:
    Negotiate favorable contracts, terms, and pricing with vendors.
  • Inventory Control:
    Monitor inventory to maintain optimal stock levels and conduct periodic valuations/reconciliations.
  • Strategic Procurement:
    Develop procurement strategies to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency.
  • Operational Excellence:
    Utilize best practices (Lean, Six Sigma) to drive operational efficiency efforts and manage subordinate staff.

• Strategic Impact:
  Confidence to challenge the status quo, take calculated risks, and lead sound decision-making.
• Collaborative Influence:
  Ability to influence and inspire peers, subordinates, and managers while respecting diverse opinions.
• Interpersonal Savvy:
  Strong interpersonal skills to build and navigate successful relationships across the organization.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  3–5 years of proven experience in cost accounting, purchasing, or a combined supply chain role, ideally within a manufacturing or logistics setting.
• Certifications (Advantageous):
  Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or CPIM are a plus.
• Data Mastery:
  Ability to manage and analyze substantial amounts of data, ensuring diligence and accuracy.
• Key Measures:
  Success measured by consistently delivering high-quality work, maintaining expense management to meet budget, and demonstrating proficiency in Supply Chain functions.
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time, standard business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm).
• Travel:
  Limited travel required (less than 10%).
• Supply Chain Acumen:
  Proficiency in organizing the entire supply chain, from procurement to raw material deployment.
• Negotiation:
  Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Execution:
  Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Tech Savviness:
  Strong computer literacy required.

Salary: $80‑90k/year