Supply Chain Manager

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager Job Location: Towson, MD Salary: Up to $145k depending on experience. Job Summary: • Come join our team! We currently have an exciting Permanent (Direct Hire) opportunity in Towson, MD for a Supply Chain Manager with a minimum of 5–10 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing operations and a strong understanding of supply chain planning processes (forecasting, MRP, S&OP). Job Description: • The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing all supply chain activities to ensure on-time delivery, cost efficiency, inventory optimization, and high customer satisfaction. • This role works cross‑functionally with Operations, Purchasing, Logistics, Sales, and Quality to align supply chain execution with business strategy and production requirements. Key Responsibilities: • Develop, implement, and continuously improve the end‑to‑end supply chain strategy, including planning, procurement, inventory management, production planning, and logistics. • Lead and manage Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) forecasts and production capacity. • Ensure material availability to support production schedules while maintaining optimal inventory levels. • Collaborate with buyers and suppliers to improve cost, delivery performance, and supply continuity. • Coordinate logistics and transportation activities, including domestic and international shipments, customs, and carriers. • Enhance the use of data within the supply chain team to improve performance within the department. • Monitor and analyze key supply chain KPIs (OTIF, inventory turns, service level, lead time, cost) and implement corrective actions as needed. • Identify risks within the supply chain and develop mitigation plans to minimize disruptions. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to processes, systems, and organizational efficiency. • Lead continuous improvement activities with suppliers to improve on time delivery and quality level of products provided. • Coach suppliers through problem solving / root cause and corrective action implementation to improve performance. • Lead, coach, and develop the supply chain team to ensure strong performance and engagement. • Act as a key contributor to site or business leadership discussions related to operations performance and strategy. Key Interfaces: • Internal: Operations, Production, Purchasing, Sales, Quality, Engineering, Finance • External: Suppliers, logistics providers, transporters, customers, customs authorities Required: • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field. • Must have government procurement experience in the defense or space industry. • Minimum of 5–10 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing operations (depending on seniority level). • Proven experience in production planning, inventory control, and supplier coordination. • Experience leading teams and managing cross‑functional initiatives. • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills. • Excellent data analysis skills, familiarity with SQL data, Power Query, MS Excel, MS Navision. • Excellent supplier negotiation skills and supplier development skills. • Strong understanding of supply chain planning processes (forecasting, MRP, S&OP). • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. • Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics tools. • Continuous improvement mindset (Lean, Six Sigma experience preferred). Success Metrics: • On‑time delivery and customer service performance. • Inventory accuracy and turnover. • Supply chain cost optimization. • Production schedule adherence. • Team performance and engagement. Note: • Must be U.S. Citizen - "Must be able to meet ITAR requirements, including US citizenship to be considered for this role."