Supply Chain Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
ACCRETECH SBS, Inc., is a world leader in Automatic Balancing and process control solutions for grinding machines. The company designs, manufactures and markets the SBS system: a simple and reliable solution for in-process dynamic balancing of precision grinding machines.

Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Supply Chain Manager to oversee, optimize, and execute our end-to-end supply chain and purchasing activities. Operating from our Portland headquarters, this role is responsible for driving supply chain efficiency, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring that our production pipeline aligns seamlessly with customer demand. The ideal candidate brings a blend of tactical execution (purchase order management, ERP data integrity) and strategic problem-solving to foster a lean, continuous-improvement culture.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and track purchase order deliveries actively, aggressively mitigating supply chain disruptions and factors that threaten production timelines.
• Drive supply chain problem-solving and formal escalation processes when supplier deliveries, lead times, or part quality fail to meet standards.
• Maintain absolute data integrity within our ERP system (ECI M1) to reflect real-time production schedules, lead times, and inventory levels.
• Interface directly with Production, Engineering, and Quality Assurance teams to coordinate schedule creation, communicate progress updates, and execute corrective action recommendations.
• Establish, monitor, and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure and continuously improve supplier performance, cost-efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Analyze historical inventory and manufacturing data to develop accurate material requirement projections and demand planning models.
• Execute purchase orders for assigned component classes, raw materials, and assembly items to support production schedules.
• Identify, document, and implement actionable opportunities for continuous process improvement within the purchasing and inventory lifecycle.
• Support the incoming inspection process to ensure all delivered materials meet strict engineering and quality standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, purchasing, or procurement roles, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or a related field (an equivalent combination of formal education, relevant certifications like APICS-CSCP will also be taken into consideration).
• Proficiency utilizing manufacturing ERP software; hands-on experience with ECI M1 is highly sought.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office with strong organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven capacity to manage competing priorities, execute complex workflows, and handle multiple projects to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills paired with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and deal effectively with members at all levels of the organization.
• Good judgment with a deep commitment to supply chain ethics and the ability to make timely, sound decisions.
• Flexible and innovative team player with a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Note  
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Here at Accretech SBS, Inc., we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in our job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!