Supply Chain Manager

Aspire Talent Solutions; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA & FSA plans

Life Insurance

Supplemental insurance

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking a Supply Chain Manager in Maryland to oversee inventory and purchasing, ensuring on-time production across multiple sites. You will supervise staff, optimize supplier relationships, and drive continuous improvement in forecasting and costing.

Responsibilities include managing procurement, negotiating terms, and aligning with program managers on forecasting and order planning. Strong Excel/Access skills and supervisory experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in contract manufacturing.
• Electronics manufacturing experience a plus.
• Must have supervisory experience and strong people management skills.
• Significant experience with inventory control, logistics, materials requirement planning, supply chains, contract negotiations, and purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coach a team comprised of Buyers and staff.
• Develop goals/metrics and track progress with focus on development.
• Maintain inventory levels to ensure on-time production.
• Drive for increased inventory turnover.
• Explore for new suppliers and processes to optimize quality, price, delivery.
• Provide management with data/metrics to drive decisions.
• Interface with Program Managers on planning and forecasting of orders.
• Ensure standard practices for materials and department functions.

Skills

Supply chain

Team supervision

Forecasting

Budgeting

Communication

Negotiation

Excel

Access

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Access

ERP systems

Job description

ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURER seeking Supply Chain Manager
Manufacture technology and Defense electronics

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for management of inventory and purchasing procedures, determining supply needs, purchase supplies and materials according to specifications and supervise receiving procedures across multiple manufacturing sites. Manage and ensure collaboration among staff focused on purchasing, materials management and configuration management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Otherduties may be assigned.

• Effectively manage, evaluate and coach team comprised of Buyers, Engineering Production Services, Quoting Specialist and Proposal Administrator.
• Develop team with established goals/metrics and track progress, with emphasis on professional development.
• Maintain inventory levels to ensure on-time production while minimizing on-hand inventory.
• Continually drive for increased inventory turns.
• Continue programs of exploration for new suppliers and processes to achieve the optimum quality, reliability, prices, continuity, and delivery.
• Provide management team with accurate and relevant data/metrics to drive continuous improvement and decision making.
• Remain current on industry trends, notifying relevant team members of potential issues/changes.
• Manage the Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP).
• Manage supplier relationships, lead negotiations, and track quality, price and delivery metrics.
• Modify processes and procedures for shipping, receiving, transport, and inventory control to reduce waste and increase throughput.
• Interface with Program Managers on the planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet shipments.
• Ensure that company standard practices and procedures are followed in connection with all materials and department functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of directly related experience in contract manufacturing industry. Electronics manufacturing experience a plus.
• Must have prior supervisory experience & strong people management skills.
• Must have significant experience with inventory control, logistics, materials requirement planning, supply chains, contract negotiations, and purchasing.

REQUIRED/PREFERRED SKILLS

• High level of comfort with supply chain and inventory management systems.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a deep understanding of forecasting and budgeting.
• Extreme proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Access required.

BENEFITS

• Five (5) weeks of PTO per year
• Eight (8) paid holidays per year
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage (first of the month following hire date)
• HSA & FSA Plans (with HSA employer contribution)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Supplemental insurance options