Supply Chain Manager(Manufacturing)

Ajulia Executive Search; Foster (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajulia Executive Search seeks an experienced supply chain leader to oversee purchasing, logistics, and warehouse activities. You will coordinate raw material procurement, align delivery schedules, and ensure final product delivery on time and within budget while maintaining compliance with ISO, FDA, and cGMP standards.

The role requires strong negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams and drive process improvements across the supply chain ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business management, supply chain management, or related field.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, supplier/vendor negotiations, and supply chain software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, QMS, and ERP/PLM systems.
• Professional certifications such as ASCM CLTD, CPIM, CSCP, CPM, or CPSM.

Responsibilities

• Develop supply chain strategy and vendor management to improve efficiency.
• Oversee transportation and logistics operations, including scheduling and dispatch.
• Maintain data integrity and implement corrective actions across product lines.
• Manage goods flow from raw material to final delivery.
• Develop policies to improve efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Implement purchasing standards and protocols.
• Handle customer and supplier requests, including compliance and complaints.
• Prepare departmental assessments and documentation for compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal & written communication

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Supply chain software

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/supply chain management

Tools

ERP/PLM systems

QMS

MS Office

Job description

• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (ISO, FDA, cGMP).

Summary

Oversees supply chain and logistics functions including purchasing raw materials, coordinating delivery, and ensuring final products reach destinations on time and within budget. Responsible for negotiating supplier contracts, managing inventory, analyzing performance data, and supervising Purchasing, Logistics, and Warehouse staff to optimize processes and reduce costs while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supply chain strategy development, vendor management, and efficiency improvements.
• Transportation operations oversight including shipping, freight, and direct-to-port services.
• Data integrity maintenance for assigned product lines with corrective actions.
• Goods flow management from raw material acquisition to final delivery.
• Policy development to increase efficiency and implement process changes.
• Purchasing standards and protocols implementation.
• Customer and supplier requests handling, including compliance and complaints.
• Departmental assessments and documentation to support efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, supply chain management, or related field.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Leadership abilities to guide teams effectively.
• Analytical, negotiating, and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, supplier/vendor negotiations, and supply chain software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, QMS, and ERP/PLM systems.
• Professional certifications such as ASCM CLTD, CPIM, CSCP, CPM, or CPSM.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (ISO, FDA, cGMP).