Hybrid ESOP Supply Chain Leader for Dual-Manufacturer Ops

Alloy Engineering Company; Berea (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive pay

Benefits

Executive exposure

Delivery impact

Job summary

Alloy Engineering Company and Mach3 Machining are seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement, inventory management, material planning, and supplier performance across two ESOP-owned manufacturing entities in Northeast Ohio. The role is hybrid, coordinating work between Berea and Cuyahoga Falls, with a hands-on leadership style to improve delivery performance and cash flow.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in manufacturing supply chain leadership, strong knowledge of MRP/ERP, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of supply chain, purchasing, procurement, materials management, or operations experience in manufacturing environments.
• Experience within fabrication, machining, metals, and industrial manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing, inventory management, supplier negotiations, MRP/ERP systems, and production planning.
• Proven leadership experience managing purchasing or supply chain teams.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with day-to-day execution.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and supplier management across Alloy Engineering and Mach3.
• Manage inventory and working capital across both entities.
• Lead material planning and MRP activities across Alloy Engineering and Mach3.
• Coordinate material flow between facilities.
• Ensure material traceability and inventory accuracy.
• Partner with operations leadership to align purchasing strategy with production schedules.
• Evaluate make-versus-buy opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Procurement

Supplier management

Inventory management

Materials planning

Negotiation

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Description

Alloy Engineering & Mach3 Machining | Northeast Ohio

Hybrid role- Berea & Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Lead the Supply Chain for Two Employee-Owned Manufacturing Companies

Alloy Engineering (Berea) and Mach3 Machining (Cuyahoga Falls) are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement, inventory management, material planning, and supplier performance across both businesses. This is a hands on role and offers the opportunity to drive operational performance, improve cash flow, and support on-time delivery for complex manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate is a proven supply chain leader with experience in an Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing environment. They thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy collaborating with operations, production, engineering, and suppliers to solve problems, drive continuous improvement, and deliver results.

What You'll Do

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Lead sourcing and purchasing of raw materials, specialty alloys, and production supplies
• Build and strengthen supplier partnerships while negotiating pricing, lead times, and service agreements
• Manage outside processing suppliers, including heat treat, coating, machining, and inspection services
• Develop secondary sourcing strategies to reduce risk and improve supply chain reliability
• Oversee MRO purchasing and supplier performance initiatives

Inventory & Working Capital Management

• Optimize inventory levels while supporting production requirements
• Reduce excess and obsolete inventory
• Improve inventory accuracy, material availability, and inventory turns
• Support company cash flow objectives through strategic purchasing decisions

Planning & Operations

• Lead material planning and MRP activities across Alloy Engineering and Mach3
• Coordinate material flow between facilities
• Ensure material traceability and inventory accuracy
• Partner with operations leadership to align purchasing strategy with production schedules
• Evaluate make-versus-buy opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability

Leadership

• Lead and develop a team of purchasing professionals and MRO personnel
• Establish clear performance expectations, metrics, and accountability
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain operations
• Create visibility into key performance indicators including supplier performance, inventory, and delivery metrics

Requirements

• 7+ years of supply chain, purchasing, procurement, materials management, or operations experience in manufacturing environments
• Experience within fabrication, machining, metals, and industrial manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of purchasing, inventory management, supplier negotiations, MRP/ERP systems, and production planning
• Proven leadership experience managing purchasing or supply chain teams
• Ability to balance strategic planning with day-to-day execution
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience sourcing metals, specialty alloys, or industrial manufacturing materials
• Experience managing outside processing suppliers
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
• Hybrid-Multi-site manufacturing experience: work schedule: 3 days at Alloy Engineering, 1 day at Mach3 and remote 1 day

Core Values

· Do Right Always!

· Customer Centric Teamwork

· Get it Done! Well and Timely

· Drama Free Work Environment

· Be Smart, Grow and Learn, Stay Smart

Why Join AECO?

• 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) Company
• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits
• Direct exposure to executive leadership
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on delivery performance, profitability, and cash flow
• Collaborative manufacturing environment

AECO is a Fair Chance employer—we hire based on skill, character, and a genuine desire to grow with us. Please note that a background and drug screen is required as part of our hiring process.