• Supply Chain Specialist

    Aston Carter (Burnsville, MN)


    Job Title: Supply Chain Specialist Job Description

     

    As part of the Operations Team, you will help prepare the manufacturing team to scale by solidifying processes and systems. You will work cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, and Sales, supporting inventory, purchasing, and vendor management.

    Responsibilities

    + Manage purchasing and inventory across 250–300 custom SKUs.

    + Handle 20–30 purchase orders per month ranging from basic supplies to complex, long-lead-time components.

    + Execute change orders, inventory disposition tasks, and vendor/supplier interactions.

    + Support domestic and international shipments.

    + Perform cycle counting and inventory accuracy checks.

    + Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers, including some negotiating.

    + Maintain an orderly warehouse including receiving, storing, picking, and packing of inventory and products.

    Essential Skills

    + Purchasing and buying experience.

    + Planning and scheduling expertise.

    + Experience in medical device manufacturing, typically within a start-up to mid-sized company.

    + Planner background with experience in carrying out planning functions and developing tools to improve current systems.

    + Familiarity with Fishbowl ERP (3+ years preferred).

    + Experience with international suppliers and negotiations.

    + Comfortable working cross-functionally.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain.

    + 5 years of experience in the supply chain function, preferably in complex medical devices.

    + Exposure to MRI environment materials is a major plus.

    + Manufacturing experience.

    + Experience with domestic and international shipments.

    Work Environment

    This role is fully onsite with flexible hours, from 7:00 AM or 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You will be the sole supply chain expert at the site, reporting to the VP of Operations. The work environment includes the use of materials such as plastics (injection molding, extrusion), adhesives, electronics (circuit boards, cables, wire harnesses), and stamped parts. A small inventory management tool is a huge plus, along with the use of Arena for quality systems and HubSpot for CRM and marketing. You will be part of a tight-knit team that works hard and has fun, contributing to cutting-edge technology that transforms cardiac care. The company is launching in the US next year and currently has a strong presence in Europe, with rapid growth from 50 to 80 employees within the last year.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Burnsville, Minnesota.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $48.07/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Burnsville,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2025.

    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 be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.