Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain ManagerAlloy Engineering & Mach3 Machining | Northeast OhioHybrid role- Berea & Cuyahoga Falls, OHLead the Supply Chain for Two Employee-Owned Manufacturing CompaniesAlloy Engineering (Berea) and Mach3 Machining (Cuyahoga Falls) are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement, inventory management, material planning, and supplier performance across both businesses. This is a hands on role and offers the opportunity to drive operational performance, improve cash flow, and support on-time delivery for complex manufacturing operations.The ideal candidate is a proven supply chain leader with experience in an Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing environment. They thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy collaborating with operations, production, engineering, and suppliers to solve problems, drive continuous improvement, and deliver results.What You'll DoProcurement & Supplier ManagementLead sourcing and purchasing of raw materials, specialty alloys, and production suppliesBuild and strengthen supplier partnerships while negotiating pricing, lead times, and service agreementsManage outside processing suppliers, including heat treat, coating, machining, and inspection servicesDevelop secondary sourcing strategies to reduce risk and improve supply chain reliabilityOversee MRO purchasing and supplier performance initiativesInventory & Working Capital ManagementOptimize inventory levels while supporting production requirementsReduce excess and obsolete inventoryImprove inventory accuracy, material availability, and inventory turnsSupport company cash flow objectives through strategic purchasing decisionsPlanning & OperationsLead material planning and MRP activities across Alloy Engineering and Mach3Coordinate material flow between facilitiesEnsure material traceability and inventory accuracyPartner with operations leadership to align purchasing strategy with production schedulesEvaluate make-versus-buy opportunities to improve efficiency and profitabilityLeadershipLead and develop a team of purchasing professionals and MRO personnelEstablish clear performance expectations, metrics, and accountabilityDrive continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain operationsCreate visibility into key performance indicators including supplier performance, inventory, and delivery metricsRequirements7+ years of supply chain, purchasing, procurement, materials management, or operations experience in manufacturing environmentsExperience within fabrication, machining, metals, and industrial manufacturingStrong knowledge of purchasing, inventory management, supplier negotiations, MRP/ERP systems, and production planningProven leadership experience managing purchasing or supply chain teamsAbility to balance strategic planning with day-to-day executionStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience sourcing metals, specialty alloys, or industrial manufacturing materialsExperience managing outside processing suppliersLean manufacturing or continuous improvement experienceHybrid-Multi-site manufacturing experience: work schedule: 3 days at Alloy Engineering, 1 day at Mach3 and remote 1 dayCore Values· Do Right Always!· Customer Centric Teamwork· Get it Done! Well and Timely· Drama Free Work Environment· Be Smart, Grow and Learn, Stay SmartWhy Join AECO?100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) CompanyCompetitive compensation packageComprehensive benefitsDirect exposure to executive leadershipOpportunity to make a measurable impact on delivery performance, profitability, and cash flowCollaborative manufacturing environmentAECO is a Fair Chance employer —we hire based on skill, character, and a genuine desire to grow with us. Please note that a background and drug screen is required as part of our hiring process.