Supply Chain Manager

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually JOB TITLE: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER DEPARTMENT: GES – GUARDIAN ENGINEERED SYSTEMS REPORTS TO: VP & GM OF ENGINEERED SYSTEMS LOCATED OUT OF: DELAWARE, OH (Hybrid) (3 Days office, 2 days remote) ( 1 w Winter St, Delaware, OH ) DATE: 8/12/2026 POSITION OVERVIEW: We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Supply Chain Manager to own our end-to-end supply chain operations. In this role, you will design and execute logistics, procurement, and inventory strategies that maximize profitability and ensure on-time delivery. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who can seamlessly bridge the gaps between vendors, production, finance, and customer demand. OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Our purpose is to make height safety simple so our partners could focus on what’s important to them. One Team. One Goal. We go further together – diverse in our talents, united in our goal of making safe simple. Stand Tall. We step up to the toughest challenges and stand up for what’s right. Dare to be Different. We’re open-minded and unafraid – prepared to go against the herd when we think there is a better way. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategy & Optimization: Create and implement global supply chain strategies to scale operations, lower landed costs, and improve delivery speeds. Procurement & Vendor Management: Identify, vet, and negotiate contracts with international suppliers, contract manufacturers, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers. Demand & Inventory Planning: Analyze historical data to forecast demand at the SKU level, maintaining optimal inventory health while preventing stockouts or capital lockup. Logistics & Freight Strategy: Oversee inbound and outbound freight networks (ocean, air, and last-mile) while managing custom clearance and compliance. Performance Tracking: Build data dashboards and regularly report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) like lead times, supplier SLA fulfillment, and inventory turnover. Risk Mitigation: Actively monitor the logistics network to anticipate, isolate, and quickly resolve bottlenecks or shipping delays. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with finance, product management, Estimating and Project Management and sales teams. Negotiation: Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with a track record of driving down costs through supplier agreements. Analytical Mindset: Strong mathematical and data-driven approach to tracking operational efficiency and solving logistics problems. Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Maintain ongoing vendor scorecards, track delivery/quality metrics, and conduct routine performance reviews to hold suppliers accountable. Supply Chain Risk Mitigation: Anticipate market volatility, identify single-source vulnerabilities, and establish dual-sourcing or localized contingency plans to prevent operational disruptions. Logistics & Fulfillment Oversight: Coordinate inbound shipping, material handling, and outbound distribution performance alongside our warehousing or third-party logistics (3PL) partners. Demand & Inventory Alignment Oversee inventory control, demand planning, stock replenishment, and warehouse operations to minimize stockouts and carrying cost MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS : Education: Some college credits required but Bachelor’s degree preferred in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related fields. Experience: 3+ years of proven experience managing Supply chain or procurement teams, with an emphasis on experience within the construction industry. Technical Literacy: Advanced proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., Epicor) data analytics software, and advanced Excel. Must have strong interpersonal and analytical skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people. Travel will be minimal but may be up to 10%