PROJECT MANAGER II - GLOBAL MANUFACTURING & IMPORT

Chandler, Inc.; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Nice Healthcare

Job summary

Chandler, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Project Manager II to oversee import and global manufacturing projects, coordinating sourcing, production, and logistics across our global supply chain.

You will manage supplier relationships, translate project scope to vendors, monitor production schedules overseas, and mitigate risks to keep projects on time and on spec. The role requires 3–7 years of relevant experience, travel 1–2 times per year, and a strong ability to collaborate with

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in managing complex projects involving global sourcing, import procurement, or international supply chain.
• Proven track record managing suppliers and production at overseas factories.
• Experience working in a project-based or manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Must be available for international travel 1–2 times per year for supplier and factory visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategy and supplier selection for imported projects
• Evaluate supplier capability, capacity, and fit for each project
• Build and maintain supplier relationships overseas
• Ensure clear communication and understanding of project scope
• Work closely with Global Sourcing & Import Specialist on compliance and import logistics
• Own outsourced production milestones from kickoff through delivery
• Monitor production schedules at overseas factories and intervene when at risk
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineering, Production, and Buyers to ensure supply chain readiness
• Identify and manage supplier capability risks, quality issues, and supply chain disruptions
• Protect project margins through proactive sourcing and risk mitigation
• Measure success by supplier performance, on-time delivery and sourcing effectiveness

Skills

Global sourcing

Import procurement

International supply chain

Supplier management

Project management

Job description

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PROJECT MANAGER II - GLOBAL MANUFACTURING & IMPORT

Description

About the Role

We design and build retail store fixtures for leading brands — custom, project-based work that requires precise coordination between project management, design, engineering, overseas manufacturing, and import logistics to deliver on time and on spec. We are looking for an experienced Project Manager II to manage import and global manufacturing projects.

You will work as a direct peer to our Project Managers, serving as the supplier-facing counterpart to the customer-facing PM. Where the PM owns the customer relationship and project commitment, you own how the project gets sourced, manufactured, imported, and delivered through our global supply chain.

This role requires someone who thinks like a project manager but lives in the world of global sourcing — someone who can manage supplier relationships, translate project scope to vendors, suppliers, and logistics partners, navigate international logistics, and keep complex import projects on track across the full project lifecycle.

What You’ll Own

• Lead sourcing strategy and supplier selection for imported projects
• Evaluate supplier capability, capacity, and fit for each project
• Build and maintain strong factory and supplier relationships overseas
• Ensure clear communication and understanding of project scope

Import & Logistics Execution

• Work closely with the Global Sourcing & Import Specialist on compliance, HTS codes, and import logistics
• Manage and mitigate import disruption risks

Project & Production Coordination

• Own outsourced production milestones from project kickoff through delivery
• Confirm suppliers understand engineering requirements; manage implementation of changes
• Monitor production schedules at overseas factories and intervene when at risk
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineering, Production, and Buyers to ensure supply chain readiness

Risk & Performance Management

• Identify and manage supplier capability risks, quality issues, and supply chain disruptions
• Protect project margins through effective sourcing and proactive risk mitigation
• Measure success through supplier performance, on-time delivery, material readiness, and sourcing effectiveness

The Questions You’ll Ask

Day to day, you’re the person asking:

• Who is the best supplier for this project — and can they execute?
• Do they fully understand the requirements and scope?
• Are materials being produced on schedule?
• Have engineering changes been communicated and implemented?
• What risks could impact delivery — and how do we get ahead of them?

Who You’ll Work With

You’ll collaborate closely with teams across the business:

Sourcing & Procurement:

Buyers, Global Sourcing & Import Specialist

External:

Overseas Factories, Logistics & Fulfillment Partners

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you’re measured by:

• Supplier performance and execution quality
• On-time delivery of outsourced projects and materials
• Sourcing effectiveness — right supplier, right cost, right capability
• Project margin protection through proactive risk management
• Reduction of supply chain disruptions on import projects

Salary

Salary $80,000 to $105,000 (+ profit sharing)

The actual base salary offered will vary based on factors such as relevant skills, prior experience, and education. In addition to your base salary, you will be eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, and children), short-term and long-term disability insurance, critical care, and accident insurance
• Nice Healthcare: An integrated primary care clinic that provides healthcare services from home, office, or a location convenient to you for a nominal co-pay. Over 550 medications are available at no cost through Nice.
• Company-paid basic life insurance (up to $25,000) and short-term disability insurance
• Generous company contribution to Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit-sharing program
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Chandler is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Background

3–7 years of experience in managing complex projects involving global sourcing, import procurement, or international supply chain

Proven track record managing suppliers and production at overseas factories

Experience working in a project-based or manufacturing environment strongly preferred

Must be available for international travel 1–2 times per year for supplier and factory visits

Skills & Mindset

Project management mindset — you think in scope, schedule, budget, and risk mitigation

Strong command of international sourcing — you know how to find, evaluate, and manage global suppliers

Ability to manage complexity across multiple projects and suppliers simultaneously

Clear communicator with both internal teams and overseas partners

Comfortable with ambiguity; proactive in identifying and solving problems before they escape

High attention to detail on compliance, documentation, and logistics execution

Nice to Have

Familiarity with HTS codes, import compliance, and customs processes

Experience with production scheduling coordination in an outsourced manufacturing environment