Supply Chain Manager, Mid-Senior

ZipRecruiter; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to design and implement strategies that align with organizational goals. The role involves optimizing logistics, procurement, and inventory management while ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in supply chain management, with experience in ERP systems and ISO quality standards. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• +3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with ISO 9001:2015 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement supply chain strategies.
• Optimize logistics, procurement, and inventory management.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Detail Orientation

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Associates degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Title: Supply Chain Manager, Mid-Senior

Details:

• Status: Full-Time, Regular Salary, Non-Exempt
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0900hrs - 1700hrs EST
• Location: On-Site; Aberdeen, MD 21001
• Supervisory: No

Key Roles/Duties:

• Design and implement supply chain strategies aligning with the company's goals
• Optimize logistics, procurement, and inventory management to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Identify, select, and maintain relationships with suppliers and negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with quality standards
• Oversee the acquisition of raw materials, parts, or finished goods while ensuring on-time delivery and cost-effective procurement
• Maintain proper stock levels and avoid shortages or excess inventory
• Manage transportation, warehousing, and distribution of goods
• Ensure on-time delivery to customers and production sites
• Monitor and control inventory levels across the supply chain
• Use forecasting tools to predict demand and avoid overstock or stockouts
• Analyze supply chain data to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement
• Prepare reports on supply chain performance [Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), cost analysis, delivery times, etc.]
• Develop contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies
• Ensure supply chain practices meet environmental and ethical standards while also complying with regulations related to trade, safety, and labor
• Experience with bonded inventory programs reducing lead time and improve inventory turns
• Lead cost reduction initiatives with suppliers and secured customer approvals for savings
• Manage quoting for new projects, including pricing strategy and vendor collaboration
• Experience implementing and maintaining Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems, including writing procedures for International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification
• Serve as Lead Auditor for internal ISO audits, improving audit procedures

Basic Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience
• +3 years of demonstrated experience in an equivalent or similar role
• Demonstrated experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
• Demonstrated experience with ISO 9001:2015 or other industry-specify quality systems
• Maintain highly organized and detailed records
• Ability to operate material handling equipment (i.e. forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.)
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Certification such as: Production and Inventory Management (APICS CPIM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Professional in Supply Management (ISM CPSM), Project Management Professional (PMP)
• +6 years of demonstrated experience in an equivalent or similar role
• Hands-on experience with production line support and troubleshooting

Travel:

• Minimal, local travel less than 10% of the year

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a background check and/or security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

• No clearance required, but