Senior Supply Chain Manager

Job Title: Senior Supply Chain Manager

Location: Gunnison Utah
Reports To: EVP of Operations / COO

Position Overview

The Senior Supply Chain Manager is responsible for the strategic and tactical management of all supply chain functions including purchasing inventory control receiving and shipping to ensure optimal material availability cost efficiency and operational flow. This role will lead a cross-functional team to achieve seamless coordination from supplier to customer driving accuracy efficiency and accountability across all material movement.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Supplier Management

• Oversee all purchasing activities ensuring alignment with production schedules and business objectives.
• Negotiate pricing lead times and delivery terms with key suppliers to reduce costs and improve reliability.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships ensuring consistent quality and on-time performance.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for supplier performance and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to qualify new suppliers and materials.

Inventory Management

• Direct all inventory control processes ensuring accurate counts and system alignment (ERP/MRP).
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to balance production demands cash flow and risk of obsolescence.
• Lead cycle counting and reconciliation activities to achieve 98% inventory accuracy.
• Implement lean material management principles and Kanban systems where applicable.

Receiving & Shipping

• Manage all inbound and outbound logistics operations ensuring efficient accurate and compliant handling of materials and finished goods.
• Oversee the receiving team to ensure timely inspection and entry of incoming materials.
• Lead the shipping department to ensure all customer orders and distributor shipments are accurate on time and properly documented.
• Partner with Production and Quality teams to identify and eliminate material flow bottlenecks.

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead coach and develop a team across supply chain functions fostering accountability communication and growth.
• Utilize data-driven decision-making to improve forecasting demand planning and supplier alignment.
• Partner with Finance and Operations to drive continuous improvement in cost delivery and service metrics.
• Support ERP/MRP optimization for supply chain processes and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Operations or related field (MBA or APICS certification preferred).
• 7 years of progressive experience in supply chain or materials management ideally in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success leading purchasing inventory and logistics teams in a high-mix low-volume or precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (Infor Visual SAP or similar).
• Proven negotiation leadership and vendor management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with a results-driven mindset.

Key Performance Indicators

• Supplier On-Time Delivery 95%
• Inventory Accuracy 98%
• Material Availability99% to Production Schedule
• Reduction in Material Shortages and Expedites
• Freight Cost Optimization