Supply Chain Manager

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager – Aftermarket
Salary: $106k-159k
Direct Hire

Job Summary
The Supply Chain Manager – Aftermarket plays a critical role in managing and leading both strategic and operational aspects of the supply chain for Aftermarket Support and Order Fulfillment. This position demands a proactive leader with the ability to manage cross-functional teams, collaborate with domestic and international suppliers, and align supply chain activities with overall product development and company objectives. The role encompasses end-to-end oversight of Aftermarket fulfillment processes and a focus on driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead Aftermarket order fulfillment by working closely with Commodity Leads and Buyers to ensure supply chain strategies and actions meet demand requirements.

• Oversee requisition activities, emphasizing inventory optimization, scrap reduction, and overall cost efficiency.

• Manage and coordinate purchasing activities to ensure alignment with company goals for cost-effectiveness, quality, and on-time delivery.

• Facilitate a smooth transition from sourcing and procurement to ensure After Market demand is addressed promptly and effectively.

• Drive program-level obsolescence mitigation strategies through collaboration with key stakeholders to support data-driven decisions and inventory disposition.

• Ensure timely and accurate communication of part availability with the Aftermarket team to maintain transparency and customer satisfaction.

• Partner with the Sourcing Team to manage supplier relationships, ensuring that suppliers are aligned with both production and Aftermarket demand priorities.

• Support supplier quality standards and coordinate closely with quality, production, planning, and materials teams to resolve issues.

• Proactively monitor and address parts shortages by prioritizing purchasing activities and implementing effective tools for supplier performance tracking.

• Lead issue resolution and communication efforts for potential part problems that could impact Aftermarket support.

• Foster a high-performance, collaborative team culture through effective mentorship, coaching, and regular performance feedback.

• Perform change impact assessments to identify how changes affect scope, timelines, and costs; report findings to stakeholders.

• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of project metrics, schedules, and reporting tools using applications such as MS Project and Power BI.

• Present tactical metrics during Monthly Business Reviews and to Integrated Product Teams to support informed decision-making.

• Lead continuous improvement efforts aimed at optimizing processes, reducing waste, and enhancing overall After Market performance.

• Maintain professional communication across all organizational levels, ensuring clarity and alignment in updates and project statuses.

• Develop, document, and refine business processes that support overall supply chain department goals and functions.

• Assist in tracking program-level budgets, ensuring adherence to forecasted expenses, revenue targets, and capitalization objectives.

• Execute strategic plans and implement tactical actions to achieve defined program deliverables.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Economics, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is required; Master’s degree is preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a supply chain management role or related field.

• APICS CPIM certification is preferred.

• PMP certification is preferred; required within 12 months of hire.

• Strong proficiency in MRP/ERP systems, inventory planning methodologies (such as Pull/Kanban and Two-Bin systems), and working with Bills of Materials (BOM).

• Solid understanding of complex engineering structures, manufacturing process control, and technical documentation.

• Proven experience in managing large-scale programs and cross-functional initiatives, including change management and capability development.

• Demonstrated skills in negotiation, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Experience in risk management, team supervision, financial modeling, and business proposal development is preferred.

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex, multi-phase projects.

• Ability to make data-driven decisions using KPIs, performance metrics, and analytical tools.

• Background in supplier management, cost control, and quality assurance.

• Familiarity with project management platforms including MS Project, Risk Management Tools, IMS, and RAIL.

• Ability to align program-level planning and resource allocation with organizational strategy.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5% after 90 days of employment, with immediate 100% vesting.

• Employer-Paid Insurance: Includes group term life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision plans available, with options for dependent coverage.

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue over 120 hours of PTO within your first year.

• Salary: $106k-159k