Supply Chain Manager
PHS WESTPHS West is a growing manufacturing company located in Maple Grove MN. We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join our team! The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading the planning and commercial functions of the supply chain, including procurement, supplier management, material and demand planning, inventory optimization, supply chain risk, and logistics business relationships. This role ensures reliable material availability, competitive total cost, appropriate inventory investment, regulatory compliance, and effective support of production and customer commitments. The role works collaboratively across Production, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Finance, with responsibilities adapting as needed to support effective material flow, operational priorities, and customer commitments. Pay Range $120,000-$130,000 per year Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Planning o Develop and implement supply chain strategies that improve material availability, supplier performance, total cost, and inventory health in support of organizational and customer objectives. Procurement & Supplier Management o Lead sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation, and relationship management. Establish supplier expectations and monitor performance in quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness, capacity, and risk. Coordinate corrective actions and supplier-development activities as needed. Material, Inventory & Demand Planning o Lead material and demand planning to support production schedules and customer commitments. Establish and maintain planning parameters, including lead times, reorder points, safety stock, order quantities, and replenishment methods. Partner with Production to improve material flow, inventory accuracy, and transaction discipline while reducing shortages and excess or obsolete inventory. ERP & Master Data Discipline o Promote accurate and consistent use of the ERP system for purchasing, planning, inventory, and supplier data. Maintain supply chain master data to support reliable system recommendations, reporting, and decision-making. Logistics Business Relationships & International Shipping o Manage carrier, freight forwarder, customs broker, and other logistics business relationships, including commercial terms and service expectations. Partner with Production on shipping execution while leading international shipping requirements, trade compliance, and logistics issue escalation. Cross-Functional Production Support o Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Finance to align supply plans with operational requirements. Communicate material constraints, recovery plans, supplier risks, and inventory implications, and coordinate resolution of supply disruptions. Risk Management & Business Continuity o Identify supply, capacity, geopolitical, transportation, and single-source risks. Develop mitigation and contingency plans, including alternate sources and disruption-response strategies. Compliance & Reporting o Ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and company policies. Maintain accurate records and report performance using meaningful measures such as supplier delivery, shortages, inventory levels, excess and obsolete exposure, expedite activity, and cost performance. Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement o Lead, coach, and develop supply chain staff. Establish priorities, standard work, and accountability while fostering collaboration and adaptability. Drive continuous improvement across purchasing, planning, supplier management, inventory control, and logistics-provider relationships. Skills/Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field 5+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, purchasing, material planning, or logistics, preferably in a manufacturing environment Demonstrated experience with supplier sourcing, negotiation, performance management, and issue resolution Strong u…