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Job Title: Supply Chain Manager – Aftermarket

Salary: $106k-159k

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Job Summary

The Supply Chain Manager – Aftermarket plays a critical role in managing and leading both strategic and operational aspects of the supply chain for Aftermarket Support and Order Fulfillment. This position demands a proactive leader with the ability to manage cross-functional teams, collaborate with domestic and international suppliers, and align supply chain activities with overall product development and company objectives. The role encompasses end-to-end oversight of Aftermarket fulfillment processes and a focus on driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

+ Lead Aftermarket order fulfillment by working closely with Commodity Leads and Buyers to ensure supply chain strategies and actions meet demand requirements.

+ Oversee requisition activities, emphasizing inventory optimization, scrap reduction, and overall cost efficiency.

+ Manage and coordinate purchasing activities to ensure alignment with company goals for cost-effectiveness, quality, and on-time delivery.

+ Facilitate a smooth transition from sourcing and procurement to ensure After Market demand is addressed promptly and effectively.

+ Drive program-level obsolescence mitigation strategies through collaboration with key stakeholders to support data-driven decisions and inventory disposition.

+ Ensure timely and accurate communication of part availability with the Aftermarket team to maintain transparency and customer satisfaction.

+ Partner with the Sourcing Team to manage supplier relationships, ensuring that suppliers are aligned with both production and Aftermarket demand priorities.

+ Support supplier quality standards and coordinate closely with quality, production, planning, and materials teams to resolve issues.

+ Proactively monitor and address parts shortages by prioritizing purchasing activities and implementing effective tools for supplier performance tracking.

+ Lead issue resolution and communication efforts for potential part problems that could impact Aftermarket support.

+ Foster a high-performance, collaborative team culture through effective mentorship, coaching, and regular performance feedback.

+ Perform change impact assessments to identify how changes affect scope, timelines, and costs; report findings to stakeholders.

+ Contribute to the creation and maintenance of project metrics, schedules, and reporting tools using applications such as MS Project and Power BI.

+ Present tactical metrics during Monthly Business Reviews and to Integrated Product Teams to support informed decision-making.

+ Lead continuous improvement efforts aimed at optimizing processes, reducing waste, and enhancing overall After Market performance.

+ Maintain professional communication across all organizational levels, ensuring clarity and alignment in updates and project statuses.

+ Develop, document, and refine business processes that support overall supply chain department goals and functions.

+ Assist in tracking program-level budgets, ensuring adherence to forecasted expenses, revenue targets, and capitalization objectives.

+ Execute strategic plans and implement tactical actions to achieve defined program deliverables.

Qualifications and Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Economics, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is required; Master’s degree is preferred.

+ Minimum of 5 years of experience in a supply chain management role or related field.

+ APICS CPIM certification is preferred.

+ PMP certification is preferred; required within 12 months of hire.

+ Strong proficiency in MRP/ERP systems, inventory planning methodologies (such as Pull/Kanban and Two-Bin systems), and working with Bills of Materials (BOM).

+ Solid understanding of complex engineering structures, manufacturing process control, and technical documentation.

+ Proven experience in managing large-scale programs and cross-functional initiatives, including change management and capability development.

+ Demonstrated skills in negotiation, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving.

+ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with strong written and verbal communication abilities.

+ Experience in risk management, team supervision, financial modeling, and business proposal development is preferred.

+ Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex, multi-phase projects.

+ Ability to make data-driven decisions using KPIs, performance metrics, and analytical tools.

+ Background in supplier management, cost control, and quality assurance.

+ Familiarity with project management platforms including MS Project, Risk Management Tools, IMS, and RAIL.

+ Ability to align program-level planning and resource allocation with organizational strategy.

Benefits

+ 401(k) Retirement Plan: Dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5% after 90 days of employment, with immediate 100% vesting.

+ Employer-Paid Insurance: Includes group term life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage.

+ Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision plans available, with options for dependent coverage.

+ Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue over 120 hours of PTO within your first year.

+ Salary: $106k-159k

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