Supply Chain Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead the end-to-end supply chain function for a growing manufacturing organization. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for the complete flow of materials across the business, including demand planning, purchasing, supplier management, inventory control, warehousing/stockroom operations, and shipping logistics. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills who also enjoys improving processes, reducing costs, and supporting production goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the supply chain organization, including purchasing, inventory/stockroom, and shipping teams.
• Establish departmental priorities, performance expectations, and operational objectives aligned with business goals.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and accountability for direct reports and cross-functional teams.
• Manage the full procurement lifecycle, including sourcing, supplier selection, contract negotiations, purchasing, and supplier performance management.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while driving improvements in pricing, quality, lead times, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate favorable commercial terms, including pricing agreements, payment terms, delivery schedules, and service-level expectations.
• Monitor supplier performance and take corrective action when delivery, quality, or cost objectives are not met.
• Identify and implement sourcing strategies that reduce risk, improve supply continuity, and support long-term business objectives.
• Oversee demand planning, inventory control, and material replenishment strategies to ensure uninterrupted production and customer fulfillment.
• Manage purchasing and inventory workflows through MRP/ERP systems, including purchase orders, reorder points, forecasts, and supplier records.
• Maintain accurate master data related to suppliers, pricing, lead times, part numbers, and inventory attributes.
• Develop inventory strategies that balance service levels, inventory investment, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee stockroom and warehouse operations, ensuring accurate receiving, storage, inventory control, cycle counting, and material movement.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through robust controls, auditing practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage shipping operations to ensure accurate, compliant, and on-time outbound deliveries.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipping activities and maintain required logistics documentation.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) including supplier performance, inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, procurement savings, lead-time compliance, and quality metrics.
• Analyze supply chain data to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on process efficiency, cost reduction, inventory optimization, and service performance.
• Drive improvements in ERP/MRP utilization, reporting accuracy, and supply chain visibility.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Production, Quality, and Finance teams to align supply chain activities with business requirements.
• Support new product introductions, production schedules, inventory planning, and cost-management initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry regulations, quality standards, import/export requirements, and customer-specific requirements.

Essential Skills

• Supply chain management
• Experience with MRP software
• 3+ years of experience in managing supply chain teams (3+ people)
• Manufacturing experience, specifically in electrical purchasing
• Strong skills in planning, purchasing, inventory management, and vendor management
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the aerospace and defense industry
• Ability to work closely with customers, attend meetings, and oversee the product through manufacturing
• Capability to manage multiple responsibilities and roles effectively

Work Environment

The work environment is set in a manufacturing setting of a small to mid-sized company. The purchasing team consists of 3 employees, with a business casual dress code. The working hours are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The company boasts a low attrition rate, with departures typically due to relocation or retirement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Patterson, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.07 - $57.69/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Patterson,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026.

About Aston Carter

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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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.