Supply Chain Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Job Description

Need a hands-on supply chain leader who can build inventory strategy, own MRP, and still execute day-to-day buying in a growing manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly business level PSI reviews alongside commercial counterparts.
• Maintain the weekly and monthly supply plan and reconcile it against demand and sales plans over a 12-month horizon.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for material cost improvements from a global supply base.
• Champion supplier quality and delivery issues to resolution.
• Partner with key vendors to ensure long-term supply of critical materials based on demand plans.
• Collaborate with global sourcing teams to escalate supply shortages to executive management.
• Drive synergy and collaboration with other sites within the supply chain teams.
• Utilize company tools and champion continuous improvement initiatives in quality, delivery, and cost.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to meet demand expectations, minimizing stock-outs and maximizing inventory turns.
• Develop tools to predict future risks, increase accuracy in supply planning, and provide insights for executive decision-making.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, and supply chain management.
• Proficiency in using ERP systems, ideally SAP or Oracle.
• 5+ years of experience with significant data analysis related to supply planning, including data visualization tools.
• 5+ years of experience managing supply chain teams.
• Bachelors Degree is preffered.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience owning supply planning functions, including oversight of inventory levels and collaboration with operations and commercial teams.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategic planning efforts (3-18 months).
• Strong presentation skills and ability to influence leadership and other key stakeholders.
• 3+ years of experience using continuous improvement tools and methodologies, including lean conversions.

Work Environment

This position requires on-site work from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Springfield, VA.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Springfield,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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