Supply Chain ManagerDescriptionResponsible for management of inventory and purchasing procedures, determining supply needs, purchase supplies and materials according to specifications and supervise receiving procedures across multiple manufacturing sites. Manage and ensure collaboration among staff focused on purchasing, materials management and configuration management.
- Effectively manage, evaluate and coach team comprised of Buyers, Engineering Production Services, Quoting Specialist and Proposal Administrator.
- Develop team with established goals/metrics and track progress, with emphasis on professional development.
- Maintain inventory levels to ensure on-time production while minimizing on-hand inventory.
- Continually drive for increased inventory turns.
- Continue programs of exploration for new suppliers and processes to achieve the optimum quality, reliability, prices, continuity, and delivery.
- Provide management team with accurate and relevant data/metrics to drive continuous improvement and decision making.
- Remain current on industry trends, notifying relevant team members of potential issues/changes.
- Manage the Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP).
- Manage supplier relationships, lead negotiations, and track quality, price and delivery metrics.
- Modify processes and procedures for shipping, receiving, transport, and inventory control to reduce waste and increase throughput.
- Interface with Program Managers on the planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet shipments.
- Ensure that company standard practices and procedures are followed in connection with all materials and department functions.
- Other duties as assigned.
SkillsSupply chain, Materials management, Inventory, Logistics, Erp, Electronics, Manufacturing, negotiation, supplier management, purchasing, Inventory management, Supply chain management, Epicore
Additional Skills & Qualifications- Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of directly related experience in contract manufacturing industry.
- Must have prior supervisory experience & strong people management skills.
- Must have significant experience with inventory control, logistics, materials requirement planning, supply chains, contract negotiations, and purchasing.
- High level of comfort with supply chain and inventory management systems.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills.
- Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a deep understanding of forecasting and budgeting.
- Extreme proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Access required.
Experience LevelIntermediate Level
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Frederick, MD.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $140000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Five (5) weeks of PTO per yearEight (8) paid holidays per year401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matchMedical/Dental/Vision coverage (first of the month following hire date)HSA & FSA Plans (with HSA employer contribution)Company-paid life insuranceSupplemental insurance options
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Frederick,MD.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2026.