Job Title: Supply Chain Factory Support Program
Location: Tualatin, OR
Employment Type: Contract
Industry: Semiconductor
Compensation: $53/ hour
Schedule: Flex
About the Opportunity:
We're seeking an experienced Supply Chain Factory Support Program / Project Manager to serve as a critical link between manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and engineering operations. This role focuses on identifying and mitigating material shortages, managing supply chain risks, supporting manufacturing delivery schedules, and driving process improvements that ensure products are delivered on time and efficiently.
As a key member of the Global Operations organization, you'll help optimize material flow, improve supplier and inventory performance, and lead strategic projects that support business growth and operational excellence.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- High-visibility role supporting global manufacturing and supply chain operations
- Opportunity to influence material planning, risk mitigation, and operational performance
- Hybrid work environment with flexibility and strong cross-functional collaboration
- Exposure to strategic supply chain initiatives, forecasting, and continuous improvement projects
Why This Opportunity is Exciting:
This role provides a unique opportunity to combine supply chain expertise, project management, analytics, and manufacturing support in one position. You'll play a direct role in protecting customer deliveries, improving operational efficiency, and driving critical business outcomes across a global manufacturing environment.
About Acara Solutions
Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.
What You'll Do:
- Analyze material shortages, supply risks, and delivery concerns using SAP and internal planning tools
- Partner with manufacturing, logistics, engineering, sourcing, and order fulfillment teams to ensure customer delivery commitments are met
- Identify material risks early and drive escalation, mitigation, and corrective action plans
- Lead supply chain projects focused on process improvement, forecasting, and operational excellence
- Conduct scenario planning and supplier health assessments to proactively prevent shipment delays
- Develop reports, dashboards, and KPIs to monitor material availability, delivery performance, and supply chain risk
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve shortages and improve supply chain execution
What You'll Bring:
- 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Procurement, Operations, Logistics, Manufacturing, or related supply chain functions, OR 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, OR 3+ years of experience with a Master's degree
- 5+ years of experience supporting manufacturing, production, or factory operations
- 3+ years of experience leading projects, programs, continuous improvement initiatives, or cross-functional business processes
- 3+ years of experience performing supply chain risk analysis, shortage management, forecasting, planning, or inventory management
- 3+ years of experience using SAP within a supply chain, planning, procurement, logistics, or manufacturing environment
- 2+ years of experience developing reports, dashboards, KPIs, or operational performance metrics
- 2+ years of experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, engineering, sourcing, logistics, and operations
- 2+ years of experience utilizing advanced Microsoft Excel for reporting, analysis, forecasting, or decision-making
What Sets You Apart:
- Semiconductor industry experience
- Experience serving as a primary escalation point for material shortages across multiple commodities
- Buyer, Planner, Scheduler, or Order Fulfillment experience
- Experience leading meetings with global participants and executive-level stakeholders
- Python programming or automation experience
- Advanced SAP expertise
- Experience in high-tech manufacturing environments
- Proven track record of independently leading projects, programs, or major business initiatives
- Experience driving root cause analysis and corrective action programs
Additional Information:
- Hybrid work schedule:
- 3 days onsite per week
- 2 days remote per week
- Wednesday onsite attendance required
- Interview Process:
- First-round interview with Hiring Manager
- Second-round interview with team members
- Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check
- Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.