Supply Chain Program Manager

Horton, Inc.; Roseville, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K

Medical

Job summary

Horton, Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Program Manager to drive end-to-end readiness from concept through commercialization for NPD projects. You will collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to manage supplier deliverables and optimize BOM costs while protecting margins.

The role is based at our Roseville, MN corporate headquarters, onsite Monday–Friday, with up to 20% travel. A strong background in NPI, strategic sourcing, and cross-functional leadership is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in supply chain management, procurement, or manufacturing operations.
• Proven track record leading NPI and product development sourcing from concept to commercialization.
• Ability to manage multiple complex, fast-turn projects in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Partner with R&D, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to ensure supply chain readiness from concept to commercialization.
• Manage all supplier deliverables for NPD projects per HIP stage-gate process.
• Drive BOM cost estimation, monitor cost roll-ups, and implement margin-focused strategies.
• Lead prototype sourcing and quick-turn tooling to accelerate design validation and time-to-market.
• Identify and onboard suppliers meeting specs, quality, and capacity requirements.

Skills

NPI experience

Cross-functional

Supplier cost analysis

Travel 20%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in SCM/Engineering/Business

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Overview

Horton, Inc. has an opening for a Supply Chain Program Manager. This role is open at our corporate headquarters in Roseville, MN and is an onsite role Monday-Friday.

Position Summary:

The Supply Chain Program Manager is responsible for driving end-to-end supply chain readiness, supplier execution, and cost optimization from initial concept through full commercialization. Partnering closely with R&D, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing, this role governs supplier deliverables across the stage-gate (HIP) process, manages prototype sourcing and tooling strategies, and enforces BOM cost targets to accelerate time-to-market while protecting margin targets. Beyond NPD, this role drives enterprise supplier capabilities through should-cost modeling, VA/VE, global standards, and multi-site planning, optimizing TCO while building a resilient, scalable supply chain.

Company Information: As a global leader in thermal control for power systems, Horton offers a variety of technologies for transportation and industrial applications to operate at the optimal temperature — even in the most demanding conditions. For over 70 years, the organization has been an integral partner to companies worldwide providing innovative and reliable engine cooling solutions for heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. For more information on Horton, Inc. please visit our web site at www.hortonww.com.

Responsibilities

Supply Chain Program Manager Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities:

• Partner with R&D, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to ensure supply chain readiness from concept through commercialization for NPD projects.
• Manage all supplier deliverables for company new product introductions per requirements of the defined stage-gate process (HIP).
• Drive Bill of Materials (BOM) cost estimation, monitor cost roll-ups, and execute strategies to ensure product launches meet or exceed margin targets.
• Lead prototype sourcing and quick-turn tooling strategies by identifying and developing key suppliers to accelerate design validation and time-to-market for new products.
• Identify, evaluate, and successfully onboard new suppliers capable of meeting technical specifications, quality standards, financial health, and capacity requirements for new products that enable Horton’s fast‑paced growth.
• Coordinate material availability, tooling completion, and capacity planning to guarantee a seamless transition from pilot builds to full-scale volume production.
• Integrate proactive supply chain risk management into all stages of the NPD process, evaluating sourcing vulnerabilities, material lead times, and supplier readiness to safeguard time-to-market and ramp‑up execution.
• Conduct data‑driven make‑vs‑buy analyses with Advanced Manufacturing to optimize plant capacity and maximize cost efficiency.

Supporting Responsibilities:

• Drive end-to-end cost‑reduction initiatives by combining high‑complexity spend analysis, VA/VE, and strategic supplier negotiations to achieve sustainable bottom‑line TCO savings.
• Direct company‑wide Should‑Cost modeling/benchmarking initiatives, leveraging AI‑driven analytics and advanced cost tools to validate supplier pricing, establish market transparency, and prevent cost inflation.
• Establish, maintain, and govern global supplier standards and technical specifications across key manufacturing processes, including custom tooling and precision molding.
• Oversee end-to-end supplier development activities, establish operational benchmarks, driving performance reviews, and executing process improvement plans across critical suppliers.
• Standardize and execute cross‑location material planning to optimize shared commodity supply, drive process consistency, and ensure seamless material transitions during plant product line transfers.

Qualifications

Supply Chain Program Manager Qualifications:

Base requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management, strategic sourcing, procurement, or manufacturing operations.
• Proven track record of leading New Product Introduction (NPI) and product development sourcing from early‑stage concept through commercialization.
• Ability to manage multiple complex, fast‑turn projects in a rapidly growing, dynamic business environment.
• Demonstrated expertise conducting supplier technical audits, onboarding, performance scorecards (PPM, OTD), and managing Root Cause Corrective Action (CAPA) plans.
• Strong history of managing high‑value spend categories and driving large‑scale, multi‑project cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. No Visa sponsorship available for this role.

Preferred requirements:

• Experience within a manufacturing plant environment, actively participating in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), inventory optimization, and material flow improvements.
• Hands‑on experience with modern ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced analytics or AI‑driven costing tools.
• Industry recognized certifications such as APICS (CPIM/CSCP), ISM (CPSM), or PMP are highly desirable.
• Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement knowledge and execution is a strong plus.

Additional Information:

The estimated hiring range for this position is $120,000-$155,000 per year plus bonus. Compensation will increase within the range based on experience and qualifications. We also offer a competitive benefits package including PTO, Company Paid Holidays, 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Life, AD&D, STD, LTD, Education Assistance, and a dynamic work environment.

Horton, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. Veterans/Disabled