Supply Chain Manager

Yinlun TDI, LLC

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Travel 20-40%

Competitive salary with performance‑dr

Disability coverage (short/long-term)

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, &浮

Job summary

Yinlun TDI LLC is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager for North America to lead and coordinate strategic supply chain initiatives across the United States and Mexico. You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, and Sales to support new business development, supplier localization, and cost competitiveness.

The role focuses on integrating Supplier Development, Project Purchasing, and Strategic Sourcing, driving cross-functional alignment, and acting as a bridge

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or above in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field.
6-8 years of progressive supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Development, Project Purchasing.
Experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, or industrial manufacturing environments preferred.
Experience working within multinational organizations supporting North America and Asia preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead North America supply chain initiatives across the U.S. and Mexico focusing on Supplier Development, Project Purchasing, and Strategic Sourcing.
Drive collaboration and standardization across regional supply chain teams to improve communication, resource sharing, and operational efficiency.
Develop and execute regional sourcing strategies to support supplier localization, cost reduction, capacity expansion, and supply chain resilience.
Lead supplier selection, RFQ/RFP activities, commercial negotiations, supplier performance reviews, and strategic supplier development initiatives.
Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to support APQP, PPAP, supplier qualification, new product launches, and production readiness.
Coordinate project purchasing activities to ensure timely material readiness for new program launches across North America.
Build strong partnerships with the global supply chain organization at headquarters to align sourcing strategies, supplier resources, and best practices.
Identify supply chain improvement opportunities across supplier performance, procurement processes, and regional collaboration.
Lead and develop cross-functional supply chain teams while fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Global cross-functional work

ERP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Supply chain planning tools

Inventory management processes

Job description

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager, North America

Location: Houston, TX (On-site)

Yinlun TDI LLC is a leading provider of advanced thermal management solutions for the U.S. automotive, commercial truck, and off highway markets. Following the acquisition by Zhejiang Yinlun Co., Ltd., Yinlun TDI has further strengthened its engineering expertise and manufacturing capabilities in the United States.

Headquartered in Houston, TX, Yinlun TDI LLC maintains sales and engineering facilities in California, Michigan, and Illinois. With strong support from our parent company, we are well positioned for continued growth across conventional heat exchangers, hybrid, electric vehicle (EV), and autonomous driving sectors.

Yinlun TDI LLC is an ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 certified manufacturer of heat exchangers and fluid cooling components for automotive, commercial truck, bus, and industrial markets.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager, North America to lead and coordinate strategic supply chain initiatives across the United States and Mexico. This role will focus on integrating and strengthening three key supply chain functions across North America: Supplier Development, Project Purchasing, and Strategic Sourcing.

The successful candidate will drive collaboration across regional teams, improve cross-functional alignment between the U.S. and Mexico, and serve as a key bridge between North America operations and the global supply chain organization at headquarters. This role will partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, and Sales to support new business development, supplier localization, cost competitiveness, and long-term supply chain capability growth.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate North America supply chain initiatives across the U.S. and Mexico, with a primary focus on Supplier Development, Project Purchasing, and Strategic Sourcing.
Drive collaboration and standardization across regional supply chain teams to improve communication, resource sharing, and operational efficiency.
Develop and execute regional sourcing strategies to support supplier localization, cost reduction, capacity expansion, and supply chain resilience.
Lead supplier selection, RFQ/RFP activities, commercial negotiations, supplier performance reviews, and strategic supplier development initiatives.
Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to support APQP, PPAP, supplier qualification, new product launches, and production readiness.
Coordinate project purchasing activities to ensure timely material readiness for new program launches across North America.
Build strong partnerships with the global supply chain organization at headquarters to align sourcing strategies, supplier resources, and best practices.
Identify supply chain improvement opportunities across supplier performance, procurement processes, and regional collaboration.
Lead and develop cross-functional supply chain teams while fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field.

Professional Experience

6-8 years of progressive supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in one or more of the following areas: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Development, Project Purchasing.
Experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, or industrial manufacturing environments preferred.
Experience working within multinational organizations supporting North America and Asia preferred.

Skills

Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Business acumen with the ability to balance cost, quality, delivery, compliance, and risk.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced global manufacturing environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex supply chain challenges.
Experience leading cross-functional projects across multiple locations.
Knowledge of ERP systems, supply chain planning tools, and inventory management processes.

Preferred Qualifications

Mandarin Chinese and/or Spanish language proficiency preferred.
Experience working with suppliers and operations in the U.S., Mexico, and China.
Experience with IATF 16949 manufacturing environments preferred.
Experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, thermal management, or industrial manufacturing industries.
Experience leading supplier localization, cost reduction, and supply chain improvement initiatives.

Travel Requirement