Supply Chain Manager

Position Summary :

Coordinates activities involved with sourcing and procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, to avoid unforeseen changes in orders and /or production for organization by performing essential functions.

Essential Functions :

• Responsible for the execution of daily logistics operations


• Tracking of all shipments and delivery requirements


• Oversees the transportation and storage of products and materials


• Expedite materials/components when necessary


• Communicate with vendors and clients regarding their deliveries and supply requirements


• Understanding of import/export regulations, common shipping transactions and transportation consideration


• Work all exception report activity including material defect and damage claims


• Strategic sourcing, procurement order placing, releasing, planning, projecting and forecasting product needs


• Work closely and quickly within the organization regarding the daily material maintenance activity


• Enter all necessary transaction in ERP system, perform cycle counts and resolve inventory discrepancies as needed


• Interface with supply chain, production and engineering management to provide excellent customer support


• Sustain a balance of inventory to ensure low valuation while maintaining the highest possible fill rate


• Negotiate the best quality and delivery at the most reasonable cost, consistent with accepted standards


• Create, maintain and update materials systems reports, department activity reports, market trends as well as usage, consumption and obsolescence modules


• Perform other duties assigned.

Education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business or related field; or five (5) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Master's degree considered a plus


• Two (2) to five (5) years working experience with logistics, negotiation, purchasing or equivalent preferred.


• Institute of Supply Chain Management (ISM) or Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM) certification considered a plus.


• Solar, semiconductor or other highly technical background and experience conserved a plus.


• Familiarity with ERP systems and supply chain software.

Skills and Abilities

• Be able to, adjust, adapt and maintain a positive attitude in a fast paced atmosphere.


• Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese preferred (written and verbal)


• This position directly interfaces with both domestic and international companies and vendors, which requires a high level of diplomacy, to maintain and solidify strong supply line relationships.


• Excellent proficiency in spreadsheets, data analytics, knowledge of ERP systems and database management preferred.


• Overtime and weekend work may be required based on production and/or departmental needs.

Physical Demands

• Typical demands include those of an office environment including typing and sitting for extended periods.


• Occasionally lift, carry, move and/or position objects weighing up to 51 pounds unassisted, when performing essential job functions.


• May need to bend, stoop, crouch, ascend, and/or descend on a regular basis, when performing essential job functions.


• Constantly observes, assesses, inspects, communicates, detects, conveys, and exchanges information, when performing essential job functions.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities my change at any time with or without notice.