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Supply Chain Manager

Jobot · Fridley, MN · 3 mo ago
On-siteManagement$96k–$120k/yrFull-time

Job Details

Lead all purchasing and supply chain activities across the organization
Oversee MRP planning, inventory management, demand forecasting, and production planning
Ensure material availability while balancing inventory levels and cash flow objectives
Maintain supplier pricing, lead times, product configurations, and inventory parameters
Manage and mentor purchasing team members and buyers
Supplier Management
Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service agreements
Evaluate supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Identify and qualify new suppliers, products, and services
Ensure supplier compliance with quality and regulatory requirements
Operational Excellence
Develop and track key performance indicators for the supply chain organization
Partner closely with operations, sales, engineering, quality, and finance teams
Lead process improvement initiatives focused on cost, quality, and delivery performance
Support technology improvements and business process optimization
ERP Implementation
Play a key leadership role in the selection, implementation, and optimization of a new ERP system
Help design and build scalable processes that will support the business for years to come

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of supply chain, purchasing, or procurement leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong experience with MRP systems, inventory management, forecasting, and supplier management
  • Proven negotiation and vendor management skills
  • Experience working within ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, or similar quality systems
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial manufacturing environment
  • Postsecondary degree required
  • PREFERRED: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field
  • ERP implementation experience
  • Experience leading teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives

Why Join Us?

Direct visibility to executive leadership and strategic decision-making
Opportunity to shape the future of the company's supply chain organization
Key leadership role in an upcoming ERP implementation
Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture where ideas are valued
Stable manufacturing organization with a strong reputation and growth opportunities
Ability to make a measurable impact on operational performance and profitability

Job Details

Salary: $96,000 - $120,000 per year

About the Role

This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the President and serving as a key member of the company's strategic leadership team.

Skills

Strong manufacturing supply chain background
Experience leading purchasing teams
Passion for continuous improvement, supplier development, and operational excellence

Benefits

Great benefits and 401k

Pay

$96,000 - $120,000 per year

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

Great benefits and 401k

Company

We have been a leading manufacturer of seals and rubber products since 1955. Capabilities include in-house tool shop and mold design for quick prototyping of injection, compression and transfer tools, compound development and material test lab with over 1000 existing formulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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