Supply Chain Manager

Hubbardton Forge; Castleton (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbardton Forge in Vermont seeks a hands-on Supply Chain Manager to own sourcing, suppliers, inventory, logistics, and overall supply chain performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Finance to ensure the right materials at the right time and cost.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, logistics, or manufacturing.
• Strong experience managing suppliers in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven sourcing, negotiation, inventory, and logistics experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement for materials, components, packaging, and production requirements.
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships, including negotiations, performance, quality, and capacity.
• Ensure reliable material availability to support production and customer commitments.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics and identify opportunities to reduce freight costs and improve delivery performance.
• Optimize inventory levels, safety stock, purchasing, and working capital.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop alternate-source and contingency strategies.
• Use data and KPIs to improve cost, quality, delivery, inventory, and overall supply chain performance.
• Lead cross-functional and continuous-improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar approaches.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Inventory management

Logistics

Excel

Data analysis

ERP/MRP systems

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Build a smarter, stronger supply chain.

We're looking for a hands-on Supply Chain Manager to take ownership of sourcing, suppliers, inventory, logistics, and supply chain performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This is a highly visible, cross-functional role where you'll work closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Finance to make sure we have the right materials at the right time and the right cost. If you enjoy solving problems, negotiating with suppliers, analyzing data, and turning opportunities into measurable improvements, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Lead sourcing and procurement for materials, components, packaging, and production requirements.
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships, including negotiations, performance, quality, and capacity.
• Ensure reliable material availability to support production and customer commitments.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics and identify opportunities to reduce freight costs and improve delivery performance.
• Optimize inventory levels, safety stock, purchasing, and working capital.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop alternate-source and contingency strategies.
• Use data and KPIs to improve cost, quality, delivery, inventory, and overall supply chain performance.
• Lead cross-functional and continuous-improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar approaches.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, logistics, or manufacturing.
• Strong experience managing suppliers in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven sourcing, negotiation, inventory, and logistics experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with solid Excel capabilities.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A hands-on, collaborative approach and the ability to drive results across departments.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with strategic sourcing, international suppliers/global logistics, Lean or Six Sigma, and supply chain dashboards/KPIs.
• Willing to travel as required.

Why This Role Matters

You'll have a direct impact on cost, production performance, customer delivery, inventory, and supplier quality. This is an opportunity to build and improve the supply chain-not simply manage it.

If you're a practical, data-driven supply chain leader who likes to roll up your sleeves and make things happen, we want to talk with you.

Salary Range $85,000- $105,000 per year