Supply Chain Manager

$140,000 - $155,000/Yr

NPAworldwide - Quakertown, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Quakertown, PA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Supply Chain Manager will take ownership of the entire supply chain function, driving expansion and improvement in procurement, production planning, and logistics for a complex multi-step assembly operation. This role requires close collaboration with the executive team and peers in engineering, operations, and sales to ensure a seamless supply chain process. The ideal candidate will be a supply chain leader who can study the current supply chain, assess its effectiveness, and implement strategies for improvement as the company prepares for its next growth stage to serve a growing global customer base. In this position, the Supply Chain Manager will oversee the strategic planning and execution of a global sourcing, production planning, and logistics strategy. This includes the launch of new manufacturing or distribution operations in new regions or countries. The manager will be responsible for identifying weaknesses in the current supply chain and putting new processes in place to effect change. This role is not just strategic; it requires a hands-on approach to build, coordinate, collaborate, and execute supply chain operations effectively. The Supply Chain Manager will also drive Lean and Operations Excellence initiatives throughout multiple manufacturing plants, ensuring that best practices are followed and that the supply chain operates efficiently and effectively. This is a great opportunity for a seasoned professional looking to take their career to the next level by leading a global supply chain team and setting up operations in new facilities while improving existing ones.

Responsibilities

• Own the supply chain function and drive expansion and improvement in procurement, production planning, and logistics.
• Collaborate closely with the executive team and peers in engineering, operations, and sales.
• Study the current supply chain and assess areas for improvement.
• Prepare the supply chain for the next growth stage as the company expands to serve a global customer base.
• Oversee strategic planning and execution of a global sourcing, production planning, and logistics strategy.
• Launch new manufacturing or distribution operations in new regions or countries.
• Identify weaknesses in the supply chain and implement new processes to effect change.
• Drive Lean and Operations Excellence throughout multiple manufacturing plants.

Requirements

• Proven track record of managing production or assembly operations with multiple plants.
• Experience in international shipping and logistics.
• Ability to develop a global sourcing strategy, including launching into new regions or countries.
• Hands-on experience in purchasing, production planning, and distribution.