Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager Job Summary:The Supply Chain Manager position involves completing Supply Chain functions as well as managing projects and processes associated with Supply Chain activities. This position is responsible for the planning and purchasing of materials. These materials include capital purchases, maintenance materials, facility materials and materials used directly in manufacturing. The Manager will assist with the selection of vendors and manage vendor relationships to ensure on-time delivery at competitive pricing, while managing inventory levels to prevent shortages. They are responsible for shipping/receiving/warehouse functions as well as material and job set up in the ERP system. May act as the Project Manager for projects directly impacting the supply chain and/or government funded projects. Essential Functions: Supply Chain Management Works with Quality Manager or department to maintain approved supplier list Manage suppliers to reduce costs, improve quality, control inventories and ensure timely flow of materials Monitor and report on key performance metrics, including Purchase Price Variance, inventories, shortages, and supplier performance Manage inventories to ensure continuous production including overseeing cycle counts to maximize inventory turns and maintain optimum inventory value Utilizes the ERP system (Epicor) and proposes improvements for accuracy and functionality Establishes and maintains backup source(s) for high-demand items Order Fulfillment Receive and process internal and external customer orders Communicate order and job status with internal team members Partner closely with the accounting department to manage orders and payments for purchases Shipping & Receiving Handle domestic and international small packages and palletized shipments; and assist in logistics for larger shipments Receive daily packages and shipments and verify the quality and count of all items Ship outgoing packages and manage tracking information Maintain adequate shipping supplies Carefully and accurately maintain shipping records Project Management Utilize formal project management methodology as well as OLEDWorks forms and templates to manage teams on formal and informal projects, including government contract projects as assigned Manage projects to maintain timeline and budget; reports variance when identified and suggests appropriate actions to minimize negative variances Other duties as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change at any time due to the needs of the organization with or without notice Supervisory Responsibilities:This position currently does not have direct reports, but may in the futureWill directly or indirectly assign tasks to others for supply chain and/or project activities and provide mentoring to team members on supply chain improvement areas Education & Experience: A BS/BA degree in related field is strongly preferred Minimum 5 years of recent and relevant experience required Competencies & Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite to maintain records, input data, and create reports Working knowledge in ERP or accounting software preferred but not required. Epicor experience a plus Understanding of production, inventory, warehousing and shipping procedures required Certified for Hazardous Material shipment preferred Familiarity with standard commercial shipping company systems such as UPS, FedEx, and DHL along with international shipping experience is required General understanding of NYS sales tax and use tax reporting a plus Must be detail-oriented, quality focused, and able to work independently Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal required Ability to multitask based on prioritization and time sensitivity Customer/client focus (both internal and external) Adaptability through periods of change and