Supply Chain Manager

Ulti-Mate Connector, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptiv Interconnect is seeking a strategic and hands-on Supply Chain Manager to drive efficiency and support scaling operations in Melbourne, FL. You will strengthen cross-site collaboration, improve demand and inventory visibility, and standardize processes to support operational goals.

You will lead forecasting, supplier management, and automation initiatives, while building relationships with leadership and driving the supply chain strategy for the Hermetics division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, purchasing, or procurement.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Visual, Global Shop) and knowledge of regulatory standards (AS9100/ITAR) is desirable.
• Understanding of U.S. export controls and industry regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Supply Chain Ownership: forecast buying & planning to optimize stock levels and production flow.
• Supplier Management: implement and manage supplier scorecards and reviews for accountability.
• Process Improvement & Automation: drive automation via ERP to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Long-Term Agreements: develop purchasing strategies focused on long-term agreements to stabilize costs.
• Operational Structure: standardize purchasing and planning processes, including ABC coding.
• Team Collaboration: work with purchasing staff and production leadership to meet daily requirements while driving strategic initiatives.

Skills

Forecasting & planning

Supplier management

Process improvement

Team collaboration

Negotiation

Root cause analysis

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems (Visual, Global Shop)

Microsoft Excel

Data dashboarding tools

Job description

We always do the right thing, the right way.

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Job ID: 594

Location: Melbourne, FL

Department: Supply Chain

Reports To: Denis Jackson

Job Type: Full-Time

Summary:

At Aptiv Interconnect, we inspire the world’s most innovative teams by doing the right thing, the right way. We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Supply Chain Manager to drive our supply chain efficiency and support our scaling business operations.

This role is critical to strengthening our cross-site collaboration, improving visibility into demand and inventory, and standardizing processes that support our operational goals. You will work closely with the leadership team to build rapport, improve automation, and drive the supply chain strategy for our Hermetics division.

Leadership & Core Responsibilities:

Strategic Supply Chain Ownership

• Forecast Buying & Planning: Lead forecasting and planning efforts to ensure optimal stock levels and production flow.
• Supplier Management: Implement and manage supplier scorecards and reviews to ensure accountability and performance.
• Process Improvement & Automation: Drive the transition to more automated processes, leveraging our ERP system to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Technical Execution

• Long-Term Agreements: Develop and execute purchasing strategies focused on long-term agreements to stabilize costs and supply.
• Operational Structure: Build and standardize purchasing and planning processes, including implementing ABC coding to optimize inventory management.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with purchasing staff and production leadership to keep up with daily requirements while driving strategic initiatives forward.

Position Requirements:

Education & Technical Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, purchasing, or procurement, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Industry Domain: Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Visual, Global Shop) and knowledge of AS9100 or ITAR requirements are highly desirable.
• Regulatory Compliance: Understanding of U.S. export controls and industry regulatory standards.

Certifications & Competencies:

• Certifications: APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or PMP preferred.
• Systems Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and data analysis/dashboarding tools.
• Core Competencies: Strong negotiation skills, root cause analysis, and the ability to drive change in a manual-process-heavy environment.

EEO Statement

Aptiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities). We adhere to all federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination and strictly prohibit workplace harassment of any kind.

Location(s)

3950 Dow Road, Melbourne , Florida 32934 , United States

Workplace Type

On-site

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