Supply Chain Manager

Aston Carter

• $100K — $140K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.
  • 5 years experience in the contract manufacturing industry.
  • Supervisory experience and strong people management skills essential.
  • Expertise in inventory control, logistics, and materials requirement planning needed.
  • Proficiency with supply chain and inventory management systems critical.
  • Strong Excel and Access skills required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage inventory and purchasing procedures across manufacturing sites.
  • Evaluate and coach a team of supply chain professionals.
  • Develop and track team goals emphasizing professional growth.
  • Maintain optimal inventory levels to support production.
  • Drive initiatives for increased inventory turnover rates.
  • Explore new suppliers and processes for improved quality and reliability.
  • Provide data and metrics to management for continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Five weeks of PTO per year.
  • Eight paid holidays annually.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning after hire.
  • HSA and FSA plans with employer contributions available.
  • Company-paid life insurance with supplemental options.
Full Job Description
Supply Chain Manager
Description
Responsible 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.

Skills
Supply 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 Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Frederick, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The 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 Type
This is a fully onsite position in Frederick,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2026.

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