Supply Chain Manager

Aston Carter; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 5 weeks per year

8 paid holidays per year

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with.em

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

HSA & FSA Plans

Company-paid life insurance

Supplemental insurance options

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an experienced inventory and purchasing leader to oversee procurement and materials management across multiple manufacturing sites in Frederick, MD.

The role emphasizes maintaining optimal inventory levels, driving turns, and leading a supervisory team while collaborating with program managers to ensure on-time shipments. Strong Excel/Access skills and contract manufacturing experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of directly related experience in contract manufacturing industry.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coach a team comprising Buyers, Engineering Production Services, Quoting Specialist and Proposal Administrator.
• Develop team with goals/metrics and track progress, focusing on professional development.
• Maintain inventory levels to ensure on-time production while minimizing on-hand inventory.
• Continually drive for increased inventory turns.
• Explore new suppliers and processes to achieve quality, reliability, prices, continuity, and delivery.
• Provide management with data/metrics to drive continuous improvement and decision making.
• Stay current on industry trends and notify 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 for shipping, receiving, transport, and inventory control to reduce waste and increase throughput.
• Interface with Program Managers on planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet shipments.
• Ensure company procedures are followed for all materials and department functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supply chain

Materials management

Inventory

Logistics

ERP

Electronics

Manufacturing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Purchasing

Inventory management

Supply chain management

Epicore

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP

Epicore

Job description

Description

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.

• 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.

Description

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.

• 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.

Skills

Supply chain, Materials management, Inventory, Logistics, Erp, Electronics, Manufacturing, negotiation, supplier management, purchasing, Inventory management, Supply chain management, Epicore

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of directly related experience in contract manufacturing industry.
• 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.
• 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.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Frederick, MD.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Frederick,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.