Supply Chain Manager

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Company; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Company in Rochester, NY is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement, inventory control, production planning, and logistics. You willdrive supplier relationships and implement continuous improvement initiatives to ensure on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

The role requires a strong manufacturing background, leadership skills, and a track record of reducing costs while maintaining quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations/Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of supply chain management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of procurement, inventory management, production planning, and logistics.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel/data analysis skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or APICS certification is a plus.
• Strategic planning and analytical thinking.
• Vendor and supplier management.
• Forecasting and demand planning.
• Inventory optimization.
• Cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with company goals and production requirements.
• Manage procurement, inventory control, production scheduling, warehousing, and logistics operations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and transportation partners.
• Monitor inventory levels and implement strategies to reduce waste, shortages, and excess stock.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and finance teams to support manufacturing objectives.
• Analyze supply chain data and KPIs to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Ensure timely delivery of raw materials and finished goods.
• Lead forecasting and demand planning activities.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service agreements with suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop supply chain and logistics staff.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing and supply chain best practices.

Skills

Procurement

Inventory management

Production planning

Logistics

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Leadership

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma / APICS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Supply Chain Manager - Manufacturing

Location: Rochester, NY

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $75,000 to $120,000/yr. based on experience

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Supply Chain Manager to lead and optimize all aspects of our manufacturing supply chain operations. This role is responsible for overseeing procurement, inventory management, production planning, logistics, supplier relationships, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure operational efficiency and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, manufacturing experience, and a proven ability to improve supply chain performance while reducing costs and maintaining quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with company goals and production requirements.
• Manage procurement, inventory control, production scheduling, warehousing, and logistics operations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and transportation partners.
• Monitor inventory levels and implement strategies to reduce waste, shortages, and excess stock.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and finance teams to support manufacturing objectives.
• Analyze supply chain data and KPIs to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Ensure timely delivery of raw materials and finished goods.
• Lead forecasting and demand planning activities.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service agreements with suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop supply chain and logistics staff.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing and supply chain best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field is a plus.
• 5+ years of supply chain management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, inventory management, production planning, and logistics.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel/data analysis skills.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or APICS certification is a plus.
• Strategic planning and analytical thinking.
• Vendor and supplier management.
• Cost reduction and process optimization.
• Forecasting and demand planning
• Inventory optimization
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Cross-functional collaboration

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Industry-leading medical coverage
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous employer-funded HSA
• 401(k) with company match
• 10 Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Collaborative and growth-focused work environment

EOE, including disability/vets.