Supply Chain Manager

Atlas Gunworks; Shelburne (VT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Job summary

Atlas Gunworks in Shelburne, VT is seeking a Strategic Supply Chain Manager to own planning, purchasing, warehousing, and inventory accuracy to support production build plans and sales commitments.

You will build and run MRP, drive on-time delivery, supplier performance, PPV reduction, and supply chain resilience while leading high-performing teams and collaborating with Operations, Finance, Sales, Customer Service, and Production.

Qualifications

• Experience leading supply chain in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong track record of improving on-time delivery and inventory accuracy.
• Proven ability to build and optimize MRP/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end production planning to align schedules with demand and inventory targets.
• Develop and own the SIOP process for manufactured parts and finished goods.
• Coordinate purchasing, vendor selection, and supplier performance with cross-functional teams.
• Establish min/max inventory policies based on lead times and demand variability.
• Monitor and improve KPIs like inventory turnover, accuracy, and PPV.

Skills

Vendor management

Cross-functional leadership

Inventory management

MRP

Supply chain planning

Data analysis

SIOP

Cost reduction

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Role Type: Strategic, cross-functional owner

Core Mission

Establish and own the end-to-end supply chain strategy to support scale, on time delivery, and margin expansion.

Company Profile:

Atlas Gunworks is an industry leader in the premium handgun market. We've grown rapidly by

bringing fresh thinking and higher quality standards to a historic industry.

Every Atlas gun is machined from billet steel and aluminum. We combine the art of hand metal

working with our state-of-the-art, multi-axis CNC machine shop. Every Atlas gun is hand built;

the team assembles and fits our pistols one at a time.

Summary of Position:

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for managing the planning, purchasing, warehousing, and accuracy of the inventory/WIP. This position is ultimately responsible for maintaining sufficient inventory levels to achieve the Atlas gun production build plans and sales commitments for parts and accessories. This needs to be accomplished through building MRP systems to ensure systemic delivery consistency. A successful Supply Chain Manager will deliver measurable improvements in on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, supplier performance, PPV (Purchase Price Variance), and overall supply chain resilience while leading high-performing teams and supporting the organization's strategic growth requirements.

KPIs

• Inventory turnover
• Inventory accuracy
• Supplier quality performance
• Supply chain cost reduction
• PPV

Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop supply chain personnel.
• Establish performance expectations and conduct evaluations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives with Operations, Finance, Sales, Customer Service, and Production.
• Set and monitor supplier KPIs including quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost.
• Own vendor selection, qualification, and performance scorecards.

• Lead all vendor pricing strategies, negotiations, contracts, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Own multi-source strategy for critical parts, including cost comparison and risk mitigation.
• Build and maintain long-term vendor relationships aligned to company growth plans.

Supply & Demand Alignment

• Develop and own the SIOP process for manufactured parts, kits, subassemblies, and finished goods.
• Translate MRP demand signals into supply plans and capacity requirements.
• Set min/max inventory policies based on lead times, and demand variability.

Inventory Management

• Maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing carrying costs.
• Develop inventory control policies and procedures.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and turnover.
• Analyze demand trends and adjust inventory strategies accordingly.
• Reduce obsolete and excess inventory.

Factory Planning & Production Planning

• Lead the end-to-end production planning process to ensure manufacturing schedules align with customer demand, inventory targets, and business objectives.
• Coordinate production plans with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and Sales to maximize plant efficiency.
• Analyze production capacity and recommend adjustments to staffing, equipment utilization, and production schedules to meet demand.
• Ensure material availability by coordinating purchasing activities with production requirements and supplier lead times.
• Manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes to ensure accurate planning of raw materials, components, and finished goods.
• Monitor production performance and adjust schedules to address changes in customer orders, equipment downtime, labor availability, or supply disruptions.
• Develop inventory strategies that support uninterrupted manufacturing while minimizing excess inventory and carrying costs.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze supply chain metrics and performance data.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for executive leadership.
• Monitor KPIs and ensure corrective actions.

$120k-$150k per year DOE

• Health Insurance through Blue Edge (BCBS) (Atlas covers 75% of the individual and 50% of spousal or family plans)
• Vision & Dental Insurance through Delta Dental