Supply Chain Lead, Materials & Inventory (Manufacturing)

Aston Carter; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Weekly ice cream socials

Annual company picnics

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Supply Chain Manager (Materials Manager) to oversee end-to-end planning, procurement, storage, control, and distribution of materials and finished goods. You will lead a small team, manage purchasing, inventory, and align production with forecasts and customer timelines.

The role is on-site in a manufacturing setting with a shift pattern and opportunities to optimize material flow and costs, including coaching a five-person team and enhancing inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of buying or purchasing experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience leading and developing a team.
• Hands-on ERP experience managing purchasing, inventory, and materials planning.
• Experience in manufacturing with understanding of production processes and material flow.
• Proficiency in supply chain management including purchasing, logistics, and inventory control.
• Ability to plan and schedule production based on forecasts and customer requirements.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills with coaching and performance reviews.
• Ability to analyze transportation and logistics costs for cost savings.
• Solid organizational skills with attention to accuracy in inventory records.
• Ability to handle sensitive personnel matters per company policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production and inventory control, shipping/receiving, and materials storage for efficient material flow.
• Lead production planning and scheduling based on sales forecasts and demand.
• Maintain inventory levels so deliveries meet timelines.
• Ensure accuracy of the perpetual inventory system with regular reviews.
• Collaborate with production teams to schedule timely delivery of materials.
• Oversee all shipping/receiving for purchased parts and finished goods.
• Identify opportunities to reduce transportation costs while maintaining service levels.
• Manage storage of purchased parts and finished goods for space and safety.
• Perform write-offs on damaged or obsolete inventory for accurate records.
• Establish procedures for year-end physical inventory valuation.
• Train, develop, and coach buyers; conduct performance evaluations.
• Handle disciplinary actions per policy when necessary.
• Perform other supply chain and materials management duties.

Skills

ERP systems

Purchasing

Inventory control

Production planning

Leadership

Cost analysis

Team coaching

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Supply Chain Manager (Materials Manager) to oversee end-to-end planning, procurement, storage, control, and distribution of materials and finished goods. You will lead a small team, manage purchasing, inventory, and align production with forecasts and customer timelines.

The role is on-site in a manufacturing setting with a shift pattern and opportunities to optimize material flow and costs, including coaching a five-person team and enhancing inventory accuracy.