JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Manager of Supply Chain leads and optimizes end-to-end supply chain functions supporting the manufacturing of fluid analysis instrumentation. This role is responsible for procurement, inventory control, and inbound/outbound logistics operations to ensure seamless material flow and on-time customer deliveries. This position drives global sourcing strategies, supplier performance, and logistics efficiency while balancing cost, quality, and working capital objectives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Develop and execute supply chain and logistics strategies aligned with business and manufacturing objectives.
- Oversee procurement and global supply planning for electronic and mechanical components, subassemblies, and finished goods.
- Build, qualify, and manage a high-performing global supplier base to ensure quality, continuity of supply, and cost competitiveness.
- Lead logistics operations, including all inbound and outbound shipments, carrier management, and on-time delivery performance.
- Ensure efficient inbound receiving, inventory movement, and outbound shipping of finished goods and service parts.
- Ensure compliance with applicable transportation, trade, and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for supplier quality and delivery performance issues; partner with Engineering to drive corrective actions.
- Establish and optimize inventory strategies to support production continuity while achieving working capital and inventory turn targets.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, and Finance to resolve material and process issues.
- Define, track, and improve key performance indicators (KPIs), including on-time delivery, inventory turns, supplier performance, and forecast accuracy.
- Champion Lean methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce waste.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing supply chain and logistics team.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field (MBA preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing cross-functional teams, as well as proven progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, and logistics within a manufacturing environment (instrumentation, electronics, or industrial equipment preferred).
- Proven track record of executing strategic sourcing initiatives alongside hands-on operational leadership.
- Demonstrated expertise in logistics management, including inbound/outbound transportation and freight optimization.
- Experience supporting complex manufacturing environments involving engineered products or assemblies.
- Demonstrated success in cost reduction, supplier performance improvement, and working capital optimization.
- Six Sigma certification or equivalent process improvement expertise strongly preferred.
- Strong ERP/MRP system experience; advanced Excel skills required.
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
CompensationEmployee Type: Salaried
Currency: USD
Salary Minimum: 120,000
Salary Maximum: 140,000
Incentive: No
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
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