Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Location: Houston, TX

Company: Alumanate

Industry: Manufacturing – Aluminum Composite Panels

Alumanate is the only signage-grade aluminum composite panel manufacturer in the U.S. and one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry. With rapid expansion into new markets, we are seeking a Supply Chain Manager to take full ownership of our purchasing and supply chain processes.

This is a strategic, hands-on role — own our supply chain end to end: making sure the right raw materials are always in the building so our lines never stop, while keeping inventory investment under control. We work with a mix of domestic and international suppliers, so this role lives in the details of sourcing, lead-time management (e.g., 12-14 weeks), and consistent vendor communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Vendor Management & Negotiation
• Source, qualify, and manage vendors for raw materials, packaging, and supplies.
• Negotiate best pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Build strong relationships while maintaining competitive leverage.
• Procurement Strategy & Cost Optimization
• Develop purchasing strategies to control costs and improve margins.
• Monitor commodity pricing trends and proactively adjust sourcing strategies.
• Identify and onboard alternative suppliers to minimize risk and improve pricing.
• Forecasting & Inventory Planning
• Manage procurement for long-lead materials (e.g., 12-14 weeks) based on forecasts and sales demand.
• Create and maintain reorder point systems to prevent stockouts and overstock situations.
• Collaborate with operations, production, and sales to align forecasts with demand.
• Process & Reporting
• Own the procurement calendar, ensuring timely ordering and delivery of materials.
• Implement reporting dashboards and KPIs to track vendor performance, forecast accuracy, and cost savings.
• Partner cross-functionally to keep all stakeholders informed of procurement status and risks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, preferably in manufacturing with global vendors.
• Proven success negotiating pricing and payment terms with overseas suppliers.
• Experience managing long-lead procurement cycles and balancing multiple vendors per SKU.
• Strong understanding of forecasting, inventory control, and cost management.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities shift quickly.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese is a plus

Ideal Candidate

• Comfortable operating in a growing 24/7 manufacturing company
• Experience working with overseas suppliers, international logistics, containers, and long-lead-time purchasing is highly valued
• Strong analytical and organizational mindset
• Able to think ahead and proactively manage supply chain timelines
• Understands the importance of inventory planning and production continuity
• Strong sense of urgency, accountability, and follow-through
• Effective communicator internally and externally
• Experience working with overseas suppliers, international logistics, containers, and long-lead-time purchasing is highly valued

Why Join Alumanate

• Industry Leader: The only U.S. signage-grade ACP manufacturer, growing rapidly across multiple markets.
• Impactful Role: Procurement decisions directly affect company margins, production flow, and customer satisfaction.
• High Visibility: Work closely with executive leadership and have ownership over a critical function.
• Competitive Compensation: Salary + performance-based bonus.