Strategic Supply Chain Category Manager

Carter Machinery Company, Inc; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus program

Tool allowances and tool loans

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Carter Machinery Company, Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Category Manager to optimize procurement and inventory for ancillary equipment. The role involves vendor negotiation, demand planning, and maintaining accurate records across several facilities in Virginia and Maryland.

The ideal candidate has experience in supply chain or procurement, strong data analysis, and excellent communication with cross-functional teams. Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of supply chain processes, including procurement and inventory management.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate data for asset levels, assignments, and required shipping dates.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and analytical problem-solving with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

• Determine what ancillary equipment each package needs and place orders with the right vendor(s).
• Partner with Supply Chain Manager and packagers to confirm package details before shipping and communicate changes to equipment documentation and Bills of Landing.
• Negotiate equipment pricing, costs, and delivery times with vendors, and issue RFQs and purchase orders.
• Review allied vendor invoices for completeness and allocate costs to the right projects, coordinating with vendors for corrections.
• Support demand planning for ancillary equipment on key pipeline accounts and track lead times.

Skills

Supply chain knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Carter Machinery Company, Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Category Manager to optimize procurement and inventory for ancillary equipment. The role involves vendor negotiation, demand planning, and maintaining accurate records across several facilities in Virginia and Maryland.

The ideal candidate has experience in supply chain or procurement, strong data analysis, and excellent communication with cross-functional teams. Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities are provided.