Supply Chain Manager
Aston CarterDescription Responsible for management of inventory and purchasing procedures, determining supply needs, purchase supplies and materials according to specifications and supervise receiving procedures across multiple manufacturing sites. Manage and ensure collaboration among staff focused on purchasing, materials management and configuration management. Effectively manage, evaluate and coach team comprised of Buyers, Engineering Production Services, Quoting Specialist and Proposal Administrator. Develop team with established goals/metrics and track progress, with emphasis on professional development. Maintain inventory levels to ensure on-time production while minimizing on-hand inventory. Continually drive for increased inventory turns. Continue programs of exploration for new suppliers and processes to achieve the optimum quality, reliability, prices, continuity, and delivery. Provide management team with accurate and relevant data/metrics to drive continuous improvement and decision making. Remain current on industry trends, notifying relevant team members of potential issues/changes. Manage the Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP). Manage supplier relationships, lead negotiations, and track quality, price and delivery metrics. Modify processes and procedures for shipping, receiving, transport, and inventory control to reduce waste and increase throughput. Interface with Program Managers on the planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet shipments. Ensure that company standard practices and procedures are followed in connection with all materials and department functions. Other duties as assigned. Skills Supply chain, Materials management, Inventory, Logistics, Erp, Electronics, Manufacturing, negotiation, supplier management, purchasing, Inventory management, Supply chain management, Epicore Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of directly related experience in contract manufacturing industry. Must have prior supervisory experience & strong people management skills. Must have significant experience with inventory control, logistics, materials requirement planning, supply chains, contract negotiations, and purchasing. High level of comfort with supply chain and inventory management systems. Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills. Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a deep understanding of forecasting and budgeting. Extreme proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Access required. Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Frederick, MD. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $140000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Five (5) weeks of PTO per year Eight (8) paid holidays per year 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match Medical/Dental/Vision coverage (first of the month following hire date) HSA & FSA Plans (with HSA employer contribution) Company-paid life insurance Supplemental insurance options Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Frederick,MD. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2026. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to b…