Supply Chain Manager - Manufacturing

Our client designs and manufactures tilt and vacuum measurement sensors and instruments, operating an ISO 17025 accredited calibration laboratory and holding ISO 9001 certification as a women‑owned small business. The team of 50 has been in business for over 90 years, fostering an environment that encourages creating and sharing knowledge with a deep commitment to employees, customers, and community. This is a full‑time, permanent, onsite position based in Huntingdon Valley, PA.

About the role

The Supply Chain Manager will own purchasing, material planning, and supplier management, and lead the shipping and receiving function. Using ERP and MRP tools, you will independently decide what to order and when, find and qualify suppliers for electronic components, precision machined parts, glass‑to‑metal feedthroughs, and more, and keep material flowing to production and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Plan and order production and prototype material from ERP/MRP data, using purchase orders or the company card.
• Find new and secondary suppliers, send RFQs with drawings, and negotiate price, lead time, and terms.
• Maintain the Approved Supplier List, perform supplier approvals and audits, and track on‑time delivery, price variance, and quality.
• Flow down customer and quality requirements to suppliers and manage counterfeit parts prevention and conflict minerals reporting.
• Supervise shipping and receiving, manage carrier and freight relationships, and step in to cover when needed.
• Oversee stockroom organization, cycle counts, and the annual physical inventory.
• Own the processes for receiving customer equipment for the calibration lab and for sending company equipment out for calibration.
• Manage recurring vendor accounts such as software subscriptions and facility services.
• Over time, take on import and export tasks like restricted party screening, HTS/Schedule B classification, and duty and fee tracking.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• 5+ years in purchasing, procurement, or materials management in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and strong Excel skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings well enough to request quotes and answer basic supplier questions.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working independently.

Preferred qualifications

• Supervisory experience.
• Experience with UPS WorldShip, FedEx, DHL, and freight carriers.
• Experience in an ISO 9001 or ISO 17025 environment.
• Export compliance knowledge (ITAR/EAR, EEI/AES, tariff classification).
• APICS CPIM or CSCP, or ISM CPSM certification.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Flexible schedule.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance.