Supply Chain Manager

Powertec; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Powertec is seeking a Supply Chain Manager in Charlotte, NC to lead sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management, ensuring timely, cost-effective material flow to production. You will drive KPIs, negotiate terms, and collaborate across manufacturing, sales, and engineering to optimize supply chain performance.

The role requires strong leadership, analytical mindset, and continuous improvement focus, with 5+ years in lean supply chain and ERP proficiency. Travel up to 15% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field required.
• MBA in supply chain preferred.
• 5+ years in lean supply chain or lean manufacturing with contracts experience.
• Demonstrated process improvement experience required.
• Global sourcing and capital equipment purchasing is desirable.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing with customized products.
• Experience leading and developing teams; ERP/MS Office proficiency.
• Dynamics AX or Dynamics 365 preferred.
• Supply chain certification (ISM or APICS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own purchasing, master production scheduling, and sourcing processes.
• Establish and drive KPIs for supply chain, inventory, sourcing, and MPS.
• Develop and oversee supplier quality initiatives and scorecards.
• Provide cross-functional materials and sourcing leadership across manufacturing, sales, and engineering.
• Lead cost-reduction efforts and manage a project funnel for yearly goals.
• Develop supplier negotiation strategies and improve terms.
• Monitor commodity markets and respond to price/supply changes.
• Leverage MRP/ERP to improve supply chain efficiencies.
• Collaborate on part standardization and materials optimization.
• Conduct make-versus-buy analyses leveraging company capabilities.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Team leadership

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract negotiation

ERP proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain

MBA in supply chain management

Professional supply chain certification (ISM or APICS)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Microsoft Dynamics 365

MS Office

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

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Supply Chain Manager

Full Time Charlotte, NC, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 2965

Position Summary

The Supply Chain Manager leads Powertec’s sourcing, purchasing and supplier management activities. This role ensures the timely and cost-effective flow of direct and indirect materials to support production, competitive pricing, lead-time performance, and on-time delivery. The position requires strong communication, analytical judgment, cross-functional leadership, and a continuous improvement in mindset.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal owner of purchasing, master production scheduling, and sourcing processes.
• Establish and drive key performance metrics relevant to supply chain, inventory, sourcing, and master production scheduling.
• Develop and oversee supplier quality initiatives, including a supplier scorecard system.
• Provide cross-functional materials and sourcing expertise and leadership across manufacturing, sales, and engineering teams.
• Lead cost-reduction efforts for assigned commodities, achieve annual cost reduction targets, and maintain a project funnel to support yearly goals.
• Develop and lead supplier negotiation strategies and establish contractual agreements that include favorable terms, conditions, and improved supplier performance expectations.
• Monitor and respond to commodity market conditions, including price, supply, and demand variables.
• Leverage MRP/ERP system to develop improvement strategies and supply chain efficiencies across the manufacturing footprint.
• Manage assigned functional responsibilities with urgency, ownership, and effective communication.
• Collaborate with sales and engineering on part standardization and materials optimization projects.
• Leverage HBD spend and capabilities to optimize the supplier base and drive cost reduction.
• Conduct make-versus-buy analyses to leverage Powertec capabilities and capacity.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field is required.
• MBA with a concentration in supply chain management is preferred.
• More than five years of experience in lean supply chain or lean manufacturing operations is required, including experience with structured negotiations and contracts.
• Demonstrated process improvement and continuous improvement experience is required.
• Experience in global sourcing and capital equipment purchasing projects is desirable.
• Experience working in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment with customized or engineered products is required.
• Experience in electric motor or related manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Experience leading and developing teams is required.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications is required, including the ability to format and analyze data.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX or Dynamics 365 is desirable.
• Professional supply chain-related certification, such as ISM or APICS, is preferred.

Travel Required

Must be able to travel up to 15%.

HBD Industries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The Company

HBD Industries, Inc. (www.hbdindustries.com ) is a privately held diversified manufacturing company providing industrial products, services, and solutions including Electric Motors, Gearing, Magnetics, Hoses, Belts, Ducting, Forged and Machined products.

The Business Unit

POWERTEC manufactures high-performance, adjustable-speed permanent magnet AC motors for aerospace, military, specialty, and general-purpose industrial applications. From fractional to 400 HP, in NEMA standard frames, our motors are designed for high torque, speeds up to 20,000 RPM and positioning applications in any environment.