Supply Chain Manager

About CORE

CORE Electric Cooperative is the largest member-owned electric distribution cooperative in Colorado dedicated to providing reliable, affordable, clean, and safe electric service to our communities. With a commitment to innovation and member satisfaction, we strive to meet the evolving needs of our members while maintaining the highest standards of service excellence.

Job Summary 

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for ensuring the efficient flow of products and materials throughout CORE’s supply chain. This includes overseeing all activities from order entry to order delivery, warehouse operations, forecasting processes, building vendor relationships, and proactively implementing risk mitigation strategies to ensure supplies are available to CORE.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees the efficient operation of warehouse activities, including safety standards, optimal facility utilization, inventory control, order fulfillment, and logistics coordination.
• Develops and implements forecasting models to predict supply and demand needs. Collaborate with various departments to gather data and adjust forecasts based on market trends and business requirements.
• Manages inventory catalog, ensuring accurate tracking and categorization of all materials. Conducts regular audits to control inventory accuracy and minimize discrepancies.
• Provide strategic direction to ensure the availability of materials required for operations and emergency response situations. Assess potential risks in the supply chain, develop contingency plans, and implement mitigation strategies. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors to secure timely delivery of goods.
• Coordinate transportation and delivery of materials, manage logistics providers, and ensure timely shipments.
• Analyze supply chain data, develop reports, and recommend cost-saving strategies. Evaluate and implement supply chain technologies to streamline operations.
• Strive for continuous process improvement in all supply chain functions to deliver accurate, efficient, and cost-effective service.
• Operates equipment as needed.
• Responsible for the accuracy and physical control of all inventory items.
• Works with vendors and suppliers proactively to identify supply chain risks including delays related to transportation, manufacturing, natural disasters, and any other reasonably expected risks.
• Responsible to contribute to a positive work environment by treating others with honesty, integrity, trustworthiness, and professionalism. Promptly address challenges with courtesy and respect.
• Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot, follow-up, mitigate, and ensure that barriers and obstacles are actively managed and accounted for and managed throughout.
• Identifies opportunities to reduce non-essential inventory. This includes proactively identifying deadstock, excess, and obsolete inventory and seeking approval to dispose of or sell non-essential inventory.
• Develops and leads department and company KPI reporting

• Performs other duties as directed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, trains, coaches, directs, and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development.

Minimum Qualifications of Position

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Business Administration or similar. Willing to consider relevant years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Seven years of relevant experience, with at least three years of supervisory experience.

• Experience with ERP Enterprise Resource Planning software system in the fields of inventory master data, warehousing, accounts payable or purchasing.
• Experience in purchasing, contracting, or vendor management principles.

• Requires valid Colorado driver’s license with satisfactory driving record within Cooperative standards.
• Proficient with Inventory and Purchasing management software and applications.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office:  Excel, Word, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint.
• Proficient with general office equipment.

Preferred Qualifications of Position

• Supply Chain industry certifications; APICS or ISM/CPSM.
• Five years’ experience in electrical utility operations.
• Experience leading complex operations, warehousing, and supply chain teams.

• Experience with the NISC ERP software.

Knowledge and Skills

Job Specific Skills and Knowledge

• • Knowledgeable about end-to-end supply chain processes (planning, sourcing, logistics, fulfillment)
  • Demand and supply forecasting
  • Inventory control systems and cycle counting
  • Familiar with warehouse technology and automation implementation
  • OSHA and workplace safety regulations
  • Shipping, receiving, and logistics coordination
  • Warehouse operations and layout optimization
  • Forklift and material handling equipment operation
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Risk mitigation and contingency planning
  • Cost analysis and budgeting
  • Supervising and mentoring warehouse staff
  • ERP/WMS system proficiency

Professionalism & Integrity

• • Demonstrates a high degree of integrity, honesty, and discretion in all interactions
  • Maintains confidentiality and objectivity in complex and sensitive situations
  • Communicates clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

• • Practices active listening and demonstrates social perceptiveness to understand others’ perspectives.
  • Uses diplomacy and tact when interacting with team members, vendors, and stakeholders
  • Effectively delivers presentations and conveys information to groups
  • Applies persuasion and negotiation techniques to influence outcomes and resolve conflicts
  • Exhibits a strong service orientation, proactively seeking ways to support others

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

• • Applies logic and reasoning to evaluate options and make sound decisions
  • Identifies and solves both routine and complex problems using structured approaches
  • Capable of multi-tasking, managing competing priorities, and deadlines.
  • Demonstrates judgment in weighing costs, benefits, and risks of potential actions

Collaboration & Leadership

• • Self-motivated, takes initiative and ownership of responsible tasks.
  • Coordinates effectively with others to achieve shared goals
  • Instructs and mentors team members to build capability and knowledge
  • Manages time efficiently, both individually and across teams
  • Leads projects with defined scope, timelines, and deliverables

Analytical & Technical Competence

• • Monitors performance metrics and uses data to drive improvements
  • Conducts systems analysis and evaluations to optimize operations
  • Understands technology design and adapts tools to meet user needs

Learning & Development

• • Selects appropriate learning strategies for self and others
  • Well organized and able to manage multiple tasks in various stages of the process
  • Documents processes and demonstrates continuous improvement mindset
  • Demonstrates active learning and adapts quickly to new processes or systems

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 
• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside. 
• The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
• The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.

Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

Application Timeline

The application deadline for this job is estimated to be 4/30/2026. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs, the availability of qualified candidates, and whether the role is filled or not. We encourage qualified candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on opportunities.

CORE offers a comprehensive benefits package including the following...  

• 9/80 work schedule: every other Friday off!
• Nine paid holidays per year
• 160 Hours of accruable PTO per year
• Paid parental leave
  
• Education and training reimbursement
• Volunteer paid time off
• 100% Cooperative paid benefits, including:
• • Defined benefit pension plan
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Employee assistance program
  • Life insurance
  • HSA with employer contribution
• 401(k) with up to 4% match. Immediately 100% vested
• Length of service program
• Free Onsite EV charging stations (at certain locations)
• Onsite micro market (at certain locations)
• Onsite gym with golf simulator and massage chairs (at certain locations)

CORE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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• We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap or disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with federal law. If you need assistance, please reach out to us at

  hr@core.coop