Supply Chain Manager

Clear Concepts, Inc.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 5 weeks

8 holidays

401(k) with employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

HSA & FSA plans

Life insurance

Supplemental insurance options

Job summary

Clear Concepts, Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee inventory, purchasing, and supplier relations across multiple manufacturing sites.

You will lead a team focused on purchasing, materials management, and configuration management, ensuring efficient operations and cost effectiveness. Responsibilities include maintaining inventory for on-time production, driving turnover, and collaborating with program managers on planning and forecasting to meet shipments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of directly related experience in electronics/manufacturing is required.
• Experience supervising staff and strong people management skills.
• Significant experience with inventory control, logistics, materials planning, supply chains, negotiations, and purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of Buyers, Engineering Production Services, Quoting Specialist and Proposal Administrator.
• Maintain optimal on-hand inventory to support on-time production.
• Drive for increased inventory turns and supplier performance metrics.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and monitor price and delivery metrics.
• Coordinate with Program Managers on planning and forecasting to meet customer orders.

Skills

Supply chain management

Inventory control

Vendor negotiations

Forecasting

Budgeting

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Excel

Access

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