Senior Manager, Supply Chain

JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Manager of Supply Chain leads and optimizes end-to-end supply chain functions supporting the manufacturing of fluid analysis instrumentation. This role is responsible for procurement, inventory control, and inbound/outbound logistics operations to ensure seamless material flow and on-time customer deliveries. This position drives global sourcing strategies, supplier performance, and logistics efficiency while balancing cost, quality, and working capital objectives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute supply chain and logistics strategies aligned with business and manufacturing objectives.
• Oversee procurement and global supply planning for electronic and mechanical components, subassemblies, and finished goods.
• Build, qualify, and manage a high-performing global supplier base to ensure quality, continuity of supply, and cost competitiveness.
• Lead logistics operations, including all inbound and outbound shipments, carrier management, and on-time delivery performance.
• Ensure efficient inbound receiving, inventory movement, and outbound shipping of finished goods and service parts.
• Ensure compliance with applicable transportation, trade, and regulatory requirements.

• Serve as the primary escalation point for supplier quality and delivery performance issues; partner with Engineering to drive corrective actions.
• Establish and optimize inventory strategies to support production continuity while achieving working capital and inventory turn targets.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, and Finance to resolve material and process issues.
• Define, track, and improve key performance indicators (KPIs), including on-time delivery, inventory turns, supplier performance, and forecast accuracy.
• Champion Lean methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce waste.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing supply chain and logistics team.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of management experience managing cross-functional teams, as well as proven progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, and logistics within a manufacturing environment (instrumentation, electronics, or industrial equipment preferred). 
• Proven track record of executing strategic sourcing initiatives alongside hands-on operational leadership.
• Demonstrated expertise in logistics management, including inbound/outbound transportation and freight optimization.
• Experience supporting complex manufacturing environments involving engineered products or assemblies.
• Demonstrated success in cost reduction, supplier performance improvement, and working capital optimization.
• Six Sigma certification or equivalent process improvement expertise strongly preferred.
• Strong ERP/MRP system experience; advanced Excel skills required.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs