Strategic Supply Chain & Inventory Manager

Nova Instruments; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Instruments North America Operations, located in Nashua, New Hampshire, is seeking a Supply Chain and Inventory Manager to oversee sourcing, buying and inventory for our North American manufacturing site serving Degree Controls, NDT Systems and Brookhaven Instruments.

You will drive ERP/MRP-based planning, procurement, and cost optimization, coordinating with Engineering, Quality and Production to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and lowest total cost of ownership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in procurement with a track record of achievement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, purchase, and manage inventory for electronics and mechanical components.
• Monitor MOQs and supplier policies to optimize inventory and reduce obsolescence.
• Run MRP reports, analyze data, and forecast volume purchases.
• Manage material shortages and expedite solutions.
• Develop KPIs and perform cost analyses.
• Provide spend data analysis and improve cost structure for products.
• Qualify new suppliers and maintain the approved supplier list; counterfeit-parts controls.
• Train junior buyers in negotiation strategy and handling supplier conflicts.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Production on cost improvements.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (RoHS, REACH, conflict minerals) and maintain documentation.

Skills

Procurement management

Strong analytical skills

Advanced Excel

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

MS Excel

Supply chain software

Job description

Nova Instruments North America Operations, located in Nashua, New Hampshire, is seeking a Supply Chain and Inventory Manager to oversee sourcing, buying and inventory for our North American manufacturing site serving Degree Controls, NDT Systems and Brookhaven Instruments.

You will drive ERP/MRP-based planning, procurement, and cost optimization, coordinating with Engineering, Quality and Production to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and lowest total cost of ownership.