Supply Chain Manager

Job Description:

Pivot International is looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join our global company. In this role, you would be responsible for all aspects of purchasing, production planning and scheduling, inventory management, and logistics across our global companies. This role develops and executes strategies to meet both short-term and long-term supply chain and production control requirements for the organization.

The Supply Chain Manager operates with minimal direction, manages multiple and complex projects, and serves as a leadership resource within the Supply Chain Department. The role also provides training, guidance, and support to other team members to strengthen overall departmental capability.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Quality & Compliance

2. Complies with all Pivot Quality System procedures and work instructions.

3. Supports ISO initiatives required for the Supply Chain Department.

4. Vendor & Supplier Management

5. Develops and maintains positive relationships with vendors and suppliers.

6. Negotiates the best possible pricing, terms, and commercial conditions.
7. Arranges discounts, favorable terms, and leads problem-resolution efforts.
8. Drive adherence to primary supplier selection, dual sourcing, and approved material substitution strategies throughout product design and lifecycle management.
9. Builds and maintains sourcing channels and market networks for required products.

10. Proactively manages shortages by establishing alternative suppliers or materials and monitoring market and industry trends.

11. Subcontractor Management

12. Maintains positive relationships with subcontractors.

13. Ensures product specifications, testing requirements, and inventory control procedures are defined and implemented.
14. Participates in vendor and subcontractor evaluations.

15. Ensures subcontractors manufacture products according to required specifications.

16. Inventory Control

17. Proactively manages shortages by developing alternative supplier options and monitoring market and business trends across all sites.

18. Reviews and generates reports required for inventory and materials management.
19. Coordinates return-material and finished-goods logistics with third-party logistics providers.
20. Tracks stock status and material availability to support client orders and forecasts for all sites.

21. Manages excess materials and develops programs to reduce or consume excess inventory.

22. Cost Reduction

23. Identifies, manages, and implements product and material initiatives that drive cost reduction and operational efficiency.

24. Challenge and guide engineering decisions to balance performance, cost, availability, quality, and long-term supply resilience.

25. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Problem Solving

26. Act as the primary liaison between engineering and supply chain, ensuring component and material selections support approved supplier strategies, cost objectives, risk mitigation, and continuity of supply.

27. Works closely with Engineering, Quality, and Finance on issues that impact Supply Chain operations.
28. Lead and influence engineering teams early in the design and development process to ensure alignment with supply chain strategies and constraints.
29. Participates in design reviews and gate reviews.

30. Identifies and eliminates root causes of manufacturing or quality errors.

31. Cost Management

32. Performs standard cost evaluations and updates PPVs (Purchase Price Variance).

33. Monitors cost evaluations and updates.

34. Mentoring & Leadership

35. Provides guidance and mentoring to personnel performing supply chain functions (order entry, returns, scheduling, planning, shipping).

36. Staffing & Performance Management

37. Directs staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the supply chain team.

38. Project & Financial Oversight

39. Maintains awareness of project milestones and responds proactively to resolve issues affecting project financial performance.

40. Documentation & Change Control

41. Holds approval authority for ECOs (Engineering Change Orders) and temporary deviations.

42. Time & Priority Management

43. Manages time effectively and sets priorities that support organizational and departmental objectives.

44. Additional Responsibilities

45. Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in supply chain management, engineering, manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of management or supervisory experience, leading cross-functional teams or programs.
• Demonstrated experience working closely with engineering, procurement, and operations in complex supply chain environments.
• Strong understanding of supplier selection, dual-sourcing strategies, and material substitution methodologies.

Supervisory Responsibilities
: are over the Supply Chain; these responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
: Bachelor's degree with five years of work-related supply chain experience, or equivalent work experience; preference for experience in engineering and/or manufacturing environments.

• Advanced skills in problem solving, analytical thinking, data analysis, critical thinking, decision-making, and negotiation.
• Advanced working knowledge of purchasing and inventory control principles.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with production/inventory control and ERP/MRP software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work under pressure with limited or no supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with clients, vendors, and co-workers.
• Must be able to obtain a passport, as both domestic and international travel may be required.

Job Type
: Full-time

Benefits
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· Dental insurance

· Health insurance

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

· Vision insurance

Location:
Lenexa, KS

The responsibilities and duties outlined in this position description are a guideline for the general duties of the position and are not exhaustive of all duties inherent in the job. The company reserves the right to modify, amend, alter, or delete any aspect of this position description at any time.