Supply Chain Manager

Job Details:
Title: Supply Chain Manager
Location: Sterling, Virginia (On-site)
Duration: Fulltime

Mode Of Interview: Virtual followed by In-Person
 
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
As an US Citizen, the Supply Chain Manager is responsible to lead our full end to end supply chain covering international and domestic operations. This role will own the material flow from supplier sourcing through production planning, inventory management, logistics, and customer delivery—ensuring reliability and performance across highly engineered, long lead, and tightly controlled specialty materials.
This is a pivotal, high-impact leadership role driving cross-functional alignment with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Sales to ensure on-time delivery, supply continuity, and operational excellence as we scale.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Leadership:
Own the full supply chain lifecycle: plan, source, make, deliver, return.
Develop and execute supply chain strategy aligned with growth, capacity, and new product roadmaps
Build resilience for critical, long‑lead, and sole‑source materials through dual sourcing, safety stock modeling, and proactive risk mitigation

Planning & Inventory Management:
Lead demand planning, MPS, and MRP to synchronize supply with forecast and production schedules
Drive collaborative S&OP / IBP processes
Optimize inventory turns and working capital while maintaining strong service levels

Supplier Management & Sourcing
Lead supplier selection, qualification, and performance management for raw materials, components, and services
Negotiate pricing, long-term agreements, and terms for both domestic and international supply
Manage supplier scorecards, business reviews, and corrective actions

Manufacturing & Logistics Support
Partner with Production to ensure material availability and minimize downtime
Oversee inbound/outbound logistics, warehousing, trade compliance, and freight optimization
Ensure traceability, lot control, and chain‑of‑custody for specialty materials

Quality, Compliance & Risk
Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to manage specifications, non‑conformances, and supplier quality issues
Ensure compliance with ITAR/EAR, REACH, RoHS, conflict minerals, ISO 9001/AS9100, and related standards
Maintain business continuity and supply risk management plans
International and domestic trade and import/export compliance

Continuous Improvement & Performance
Define and track KPIs (OTIF, inventory turns, supplier quality, landed cost, PPV)
Drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste, cost, and cycle time
Lead, coach, and develop a growing supply chain team
 
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field
7+ years of progressive supply chain experience in manufacturing
3+ years in management or team leadership
End-to-end supply chain ownership experience (planning, sourcing, logistics, production support)
Strong ERP/MRP systems experience (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)
Proven negotiation, contract management, and cost‑reduction achievements

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
Relationship management, especially at managerial and stakeholder levels
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel capabilities
Working knowledge of logistics, customs, and trade compliance
Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
MS Office Suite
 
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with specialty materials (advanced alloys, ceramics, composites, engineered metals, polymers, chemicals)
Background with long-lead, sole-source, or regulated materials
Experience in aerospace, defense, medical, energy, or other quality-intensive environments
APICS CPIM / CSCP, CPSM, or Six Sigma certification
Lean manufacturing or CI experience
Knowledge of export controls and compliance frameworks
Master’s degree or MBA

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Procurement Specialist, Inventory Control Specialist
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The noise level is usually low to moderate. Work hours will typically be 8+ hour shifts, work hours may depend on project requirements and can include early mornings, evenings, and weekends.