As a Supply Chain Manager, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing supply chain strategies that align with our business goals. You will forecast demand, optimize resource allocation, and advance purchasing practices to ensure quality and timely delivery. Your efforts will support our buyers in maintaining purchasing documents, including interchange records and vendor pricing updates.
ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business goals, forecasting demand, and optimizing resource allocation.Advance purchasing practices to optimize economic order quantity, quality, and delivery timelines while aligning with organizational goals.Support buyers in creating and maintaining purchasing documents, including interchange records, and vendor pricing updates.Prepare and analyze reports and determine requirements for continuous improvement of inventory turnover and customer service levels.Oversee inventory cycle count process to ensure regulatory compliance.Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies and ethical standards.Drive continuous improvement in data processes to enhance consistency, customer service, and operational efficiency.Assess and mitigate risks related to supply chain disruptions, supplier reliability, or market volatility.
Essential SkillsExperience in supply chain management, procurement, and ERP systems.2+ years of demonstrated ERP working experience in a purchasing function.Industrial manufacturing experience.Proven leadership and organizational ability with experience managing direct reports.Great interpersonal and communication skills.Solid problem-solving approach with a strong analytical mindset.
Additional Skills & QualificationsBachelor's degree preferred; High School Diploma or equivalent required.Good process orientation and detail focus.Results-oriented approach.
Work Environment
The position is onsite with core hours from 8am to 5pm, allowing some flexibility around start and end times. You will work within a manufacturing environment that has been recognized as a top workplace 21 times, providing a great opportunity to become well-rounded in this field.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chanhassen, Minnesota.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $48.00/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 Chanhassen,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 2025.
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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n
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.
\n\nThe 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.
\nIf 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
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