• Supply Chain Manager

    Aston Carter (Frederick, MD)


    Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

    Job Description

    We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Supply Chain Manager to lead and develop a team of Buyers, Engineering Production Services, Quoting Specialists, and Proposal Administrators. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining optimal inventory levels, enhancing supplier relationships, and ensuring on-time production while minimizing inventory on hand. You will drive continuous improvement by providing the management team with accurate data and metrics and by exploring new suppliers and processes.

    Responsibilities

    + Effectively manage, evaluate, and coach a diverse team to achieve established goals and metrics.

    + Develop team members with a focus on professional development and track progress.

    + Maintain and optimize inventory levels to ensure timely production.

    + Drive programs for exploring new suppliers and processes to achieve optimum quality, reliability, price, continuity, and delivery.

    + Provide management with accurate and relevant data/metrics for continuous improvement and informed decision-making.

    + Stay current on industry trends and inform team members of potential issues or changes.

    + Manage the Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP).

    + Lead supplier negotiations and track quality, price, and delivery metrics.

    + Modify processes for shipping, receiving, transport, and inventory control to reduce waste and increase throughput.

    + Collaborate with Program Managers to plan and forecast customer orders.

    + Ensure compliance with company standard practices and procedures for all materials and department functions.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    Essential Skills

    + Five years of directly related supply chain management experience in the manufacturing industry.

    + Proficiency in inventory control, logistics, materials requirement planning, supply chains, contract negotiations, and purchasing.

    + Prior supervisory experience with strong people management skills.

    + High level of comfort with supply chain and inventory management systems.

    + Extreme proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Access.

    + Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Bachelor's degree preferred.

    + Electronics manufacturing experience is a plus.

    + Experience with ERP systems, ideally Epicore, and involvement in implementations.

    + Typing speed of 40 wpm or more.

    Work Environment

    This position requires 100% onsite work from 8 AM to 5 PM. The work environment is highly autonomous, and the individual is expected to work independently and hit the ground running. The role involves managing a team and reporting directly to the VP of Operations.

     

    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.

     

    The benefits are posted on their website

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Frederick,MD.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 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.