Supply Chain Manager that is responsible for establishing and managing CBC USA's supply chain functions, including purchasing, supplier management, material planning, inventory control, warehousing, shipping, and receiving. This position supports facility startup and ongoing manufacturing operations by ensuring materials, supplies, and services are available to meet production requirements.
During the initial phase of operations, the Supply Chain Manager directly performs day-to-day supply chain activities while developing the processes, systems, and supplier relationships needed to support growth. As operations expand, this position builds and leads a supply chain team while maintaining accountability for material availability, inventory accuracy, supplier performance, cost management, and delivery performance.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupply Chain Startup and Management
• Establish supply chain processes and procedures to support facility startup, production ramp-up, and ongoing operations.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, maintenance, quality, finance, and other departments to identify requirements and resolve supply chain issues.
• Identify supply risks and develop contingency plans for critical materials, suppliers, and transportation.
• Establish and monitor performance measures for supplier delivery, material availability, inventory accuracy, purchasing costs, and shipment performance.
Purchasing and Supplier Management• Directly manage purchasing activities for raw materials, components, manufacturing supplies, maintenance parts, equipment, office supplies, and services.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers in coordination with quality, engineering, and other stakeholders.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations; negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and other commercial requirements within established authority.
• Create and manage purchase orders, track deliveries, and resolve shortages, discrepancies, and supplier performance concerns.
• Develop supplier relationships that support quality, reliability, capacity, and cost objectives.
• Coordinate with finance to resolve invoice discrepancies and maintain appropriate purchasing controls.
Material and Production Planning• Translate production plans, startup requirements, and demand forecasts into material requirements and purchasing priorities.
• Establish appropriate lead times, safety stock levels, reorder points, and other planning parameters.
• Monitor material availability and communicate shortages or delivery risks that could affect production.
• Partner with operations to align material deliveries with production schedules, storage capacity, and changing business needs.
• Coordinate with CBC affiliates and international suppliers on material requirements, shipments, and supply continuity.
Inventory, Warehousing, and Logistics• Establish and manage processes for receiving, inspection coordination, storage, material movement, production supply, and shipping.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and material traceability in coordination with quality and compliance requirements.
• Implement cycle counting and physical inventory processes; investigate discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions.
• Develop storage and material handling practices appropriate to the materials and products involved.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound freight, carriers, delivery schedules, and shipment documentation.
• Monitor freight costs, delivery performance, inventory levels, and excess or obsolete materials.
• Coordinate international shipments with designated compliance personnel, customs brokers, and logistics providers.
Systems and Process Improvement• Serve as the supply chain functional lead for SAP implementation and ongoing use.
• Establish and maintain accurate supplier, purchasing, material planning, and inventory master data within assigned responsibilities.
• Maintain documented procedures and internal controls that support consistent execution and accurate records.
Safety and Compliance• Follow and enforce company safety, security, quality, and material handling requirements.
• Ensure supply chain activities support applicable regulatory requirements and company procedures.
• Partner with EHS, quality, and designated compliance personnel regarding regulated materials, storage, transportation, import/export activities, and recordkeeping.
• Promptly report unsafe conditions, inventory discrepancies, security concerns, and compliance issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Production Planning & Scheduling- Develop and manage production schedules aligned with customer demand, inventory targets, material availability, equipment capacity, and staffing levels.
- Coordinate with Operations, Purchasing, Engineering, and Quality to confirm production readiness and support on-time delivery.
- Translate demand forecasts and customer orders into production plans, establishing priorities and adjusting schedules as business needs change.
- Monitor production progress, identify scheduling constraints, and coordinate adjustments to address material shortages, equipment downtime, or other disruptions.
- Establish production planning and scheduling processes during facility startup, including supporting SAP setup and maintaining accurate planning data.
- Communicate production priorities, schedule changes, and potential delivery risks to relevant teams and leadership.
RequirementsQualifications• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, operations, logistics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with purchasing, supplier management, material planning, inventory control, and logistics.
• Experience leading employees, projects, or cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience using an ERP or MRP system; SAP experience preferred.
• Facility startup, production ramp-up, or supply chain process development experience preferred.
• Experience in ammunition, defense, or another regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
Physical Requirements and Work EnvironmentWork is performed in office, warehouse, and manufacturing environments, including areas under development during facility startup. Responsibilities require regular movement throughout the facility, use of a computer, and the ability to access material storage and production areas. Required personal protective equipment must be worn in designated areas. Occasional travel and work outside normal business hours may be required to support suppliers, startup activities, shipments, and operational needs.
Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Benefits- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
