Senior Supply Chain Manager

Aston Carter; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with generous Mat

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Aston Carter seeks a strategic Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end operations from Minneapolis, MN. This onsite role partners with manufacturing, engineering, sales, and finance to drive growth through structured processes and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include leading S&OP, supplier management, procurement, and inventory optimization while developing a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Proven leadership in manufacturing supply chains.
• Expertise in S&OP/SIOP, procurement, and logistics.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with growth.
• Lead S&OP/SIOP processes balancing demand, capacity, and inventory.
• Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and performance programs.
• Drive procurement, inventory optimization, and logistics.
• Mentor and develop supply chain teams.

Skills

Supply Chain Leadership

S&OP / SIOP

Manufacturing Operations

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

Inventory Management

MRP / ERP Systems

Demand & Capacity Planning

Supplier Management

Logistics & Distribution

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

MRP/ERP software

Data analytics platforms

Job description

Supply Chain Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end supply chain operations within a growing manufacturing organization. This individual will be responsible for driving supply chain strategy, planning, sourcing, inventory management, logistics, supplier performance, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who thrives in dynamic environments, can build structure and processes from the ground up, and effectively partners with manufacturing, engineering, sales, finance, and operations teams to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute short- and long-term supply chain strategies aligned with business growth objectives.
• Lead enterprise-wide Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP/SIOP) processes, balancing demand forecasts, production capacity, inventory, and customer requirements.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and supplier performance programs.
• Drive procurement, inventory optimization, logistics, and materials planning activities.
• Partner cross-functionally to support product launches, production schedules, sourcing decisions, and operational improvements.
• Monitor supply chain risks, market trends, and material availability while implementing mitigation strategies.
• Establish and track KPIs including forecast accuracy, supplier performance, inventory turns, service levels, and cost savings.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on process efficiency, cost reduction, and operational excellence.
• Develop and mentor supply chain team members while fostering collaboration and accountability across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Strong experience leading supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in production planning, MRP, procurement, inventory management, logistics, warehousing, and supplier management.
• Experience implementing and leading S&OP/SIOP processes.
• Proven leadership experience building and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, planning tools, and data analytics platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence decision-making within a matrix organization.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including inventory optimization, cost analysis, and working capital management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting complex manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Proven success driving process improvements and supply chain transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of supplier development, strategic sourcing, and total cost of ownership analysis.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments with limited structure.
• Experience collaborating with engineering, quality, and operations teams on product launches and sourcing decisions.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, onsite position operating within a collaborative and growth-focused manufacturing organization. The environment is fast-paced and highly cross-functional, offering opportunities to impact large-scale projects across industries such as healthcare, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, data centers, and infrastructure. The company offers strong career growth opportunities and values innovation, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.

Top Skills

• Supply Chain Leadership
• S&OP / SIOP
• Manufacturing Operations
• Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
• Inventory Management
• MRP / ERP Systems
• Demand & Capacity Planning
• Supplier Management
• Logistics & Distribution
• Continuous Improvement

Ideal Back ground : 7+ years of progressive supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment, including leadership of planning, procurement, inventory, and supplier management functions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $185000.00/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. A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program
• Job Type & Location
• This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.
• Application Deadline
• This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.
• Workplace Type
• This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.