Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Location: Stony Point, NY

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM | Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

Position Type: Full-Time

Industry: Manufacturing

Overview

A well-established manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead purchasing, inventory management, production planning, and logistics operations. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for ensuring materials, components, and finished goods are available to support production requirements and customer commitments.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in manufacturing supply chain operations, experience managing buyers and supply chain professionals, and a proven ability to leverage ERP systems to optimize purchasing, inventory, and planning activities.

This opportunity offers the chance to join a stable organization with an exceptional employee retention record, a collaborative culture, and significant long-term growth potential.

Key ResponsibilitiesSupply Chain Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of buyers and supply chain professionals.

• Conduct employee performance evaluations, coaching, and ongoing development activities.

• Manage staffing, employee relations, and personnel decisions in alignment with company policies.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Purchasing & Procurement

• Oversee purchasing activities to ensure timely acquisition of raw materials, components, and production supplies.

• Monitor supplier performance and work with vendors to ensure quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved.

• Support buyers in negotiations, sourcing activities, and supplier relationship management.

• Drive purchasing strategies that align with business objectives and production requirements.

Production Planning & Inventory Management

• Direct production planning and scheduling activities based on customer demand and sales forecasts.

• Ensure material availability to support production schedules while minimizing excess inventory.

• Maintain inventory accuracy through effective inventory control processes and ERP system management.

• Analyze inventory trends and implement strategies to reduce obsolete and excess stock.

Logistics, Shipping & Receiving

• Oversee shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations related to purchased materials and finished products.

• Partner with production teams to coordinate the timely delivery of materials and equipment.

• Evaluate transportation methods and identify opportunities to reduce freight costs and improve efficiency.

• Ensure inventory storage practices support operational efficiency and product integrity.

ERP & Process Improvement

• Manage ERP-driven planning, purchasing, and inventory processes.

• Ensure accurate inventory transactions and maintenance of perpetual inventory records.

• Develop and implement process improvements that enhance operational performance and supply chain visibility.

• Utilize data analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making.

Inventory Compliance & Reporting

• Establish procedures for physical inventory counts and year-end inventory valuation activities.

• Review and approve inventory adjustments, write-offs, and disposition of obsolete inventory.

• Ensure inventory records accurately reflect business operations and financial reporting requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of supply chain, materials management, purchasing, or procurement experience within a manufacturing environment.

• 3+ years of leadership, supervisory, or management experience.

• Experience managing buyers or purchasing personnel.

• Strong knowledge of inventory control, production planning, and logistics operations.

• Hands-on ERP system experience supporting purchasing, planning, and inventory management.

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with direct interaction on the production floor.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Materials management or supply chain leadership experience within a manufacturing facility.

• Experience overseeing shipping and receiving operations.

• Knowledge of forecasting, demand planning, and inventory optimization strategies.

• Experience driving cost reduction initiatives within purchasing and logistics functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.

Top Skills

• Supply Chain Management

• Manufacturing Purchasing

• ERP Systems

• Inventory Control

• Production Planning

• Materials Management

• Logistics & Transportation

• Buyer Management

• Procurement

• Forecasting

• Supplier Management

• Leadership & Team Development

Work Environment

• Onsite position located in Stony Point, NY.

• Supply chain office environment directly supporting manufacturing operations.

• Team of approximately five supply chain professionals.

• Hands-on leadership role with regular interaction across production, purchasing, inventory, shipping, and receiving functions.

• Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM schedule.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Lead an established and highly tenured supply chain team.

• Join a stable manufacturing organization with many employees who have been with the company for decades.

• Significant opportunity for long-term growth and advancement.

• Competitive benefits package, including a 3% 401(k) company match.

• Fully paid company shutdown during the last week of December.

• Enjoy a collaborative culture with employee appreciation events, annual company picnics, and weekly ice cream socials.

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on manufacturing operations, inventory performance, and supply chain strategy.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.26 - $48.08/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 Stony Point,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 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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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.