Supply Chain Manager

Kids for the Future; Shelburne (VT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Job summary

Atlas Gunworks is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to own end-to-end planning, procurement, warehousing, and inventory accuracy. The role focuses on building robust MRP processes to ensure on-time delivery and strong supplier performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will lead a high-performing team, drive cost reductions, and partner with Operations, Finance, Sales, and Production to align supply with demand for continued growth.

Qualifications

• Experience leading end-to-end supply chain planning, purchasing, warehousing, and inventory accuracy.
• Ability to build and manage MRP systems to ensure delivery consistency.
• Proven track record delivering improvements in on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, supplier performance, PPV, and resilience.
• Experience leading high-performing teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong vendor selection, pricing strategies, negotiations, and contracts.
• Experience with SIOP, demand planning, and capacity planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead SIOP and translate demand into supply plans and capacity requirements.
• Manage procurement and vendor performance, including pricing strategies and contracts.
• Maintain optimal inventory policies and minimize carrying costs.
• Plan production schedules aligned with demand, inventory targets, and business objectives.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.
• Coordinate with Operations, Finance, Sales, Customer Service, and Production to execute plans.
• Develop inventory strategies that support uninterrupted manufacturing and reduce obsolescence.

Skills

Supply chain management

Vendor management

MRP systems

Inventory management

SIOP

Cross-functional leadership

Forecasting

Data analysis

Tools

ERP systems

MRP software

Job description

• Location 135 Northside Dr.,Shelburne, VT, 05482,United States
• Base Pay $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type FT Exempt

Description

Reports to: VP of Manufacturing
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.

$120,000 - $150,000 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