Sr. Supply Chain Manager

About Aerzen USA Corp

Aerzen USA Corp is an international manufacturer of positive displacement blowers, hybrid blowers, screw compressors and turbo blowers. These high-quality machines are used for air and gas applications across many essential industries, including Wastewater, Cement, Biogas, Pharmaceutical and Food, among many others. We are One Team, and we Empower our team members to be both Inquisitive and Evolutionary.

Position Summary

The Supply Chain Manager will drive excellence in supply chain management by leading procurement, planning, inventory, and supply chain operations for the Blowers & Compressors business. This role is responsible for ensuring reliable material availability, improving supply chain performance, managing supplier relationships, and driving continuous improvement across procurement and inventory processes. The position will also assess and support procurement needs for the company by supporting additional projects and duties as assigned to identify additional opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency, vendor management, and spend governance across the organization. Reporting to the VP of Operations, this role leads a team of supply chain professionals and works closely with Operations, Sales, Finance, IT, and other functions to support business objectives.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead procurement, planning, inventory, and supply chain activities
• Develop and execute operational supply chain and procurement plans aligned with business objectives
• Evaluate and improve purchasing, inventory, and supplier management processes
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to inventory, supplier performance, on-time delivery, forecast accuracy, and procurement effectiveness
• Manage material availability and replenishment parameters within ERP systems
• Partner with Sales, Operations, Finance, and IT to support demand planning, inventory management, and process improvements
• Develop accurate demand forecasts of all items line items for their accountable segment of the business by using a combination of statistical forecasting integrated with insights gained via partnering with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance departments; ensure consistent integration into the forecast of customer insights, base business trends, and new item volumes to reduce working capital and minimize forecast error
• Work closely with the IT department to create effective databases to manage and organize warehouse inventory
• Act as part of the Operations & Production team coordinating engineering changes, product line extension, or new product launch to ensure timely and orderly material and production flow transitions
• Identify opportunities to consolidate vendors, negotiate agreements, improve spend visibility, and strengthen procurement governance for both direct and indirect spend categories (e.g., production materials, office supplies, and other business-related and operational purchases)
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers while promoting company initiatives and values
• Lead, train, coach, and develop supply chain team members
• Complete additional projects and duties as assigned

Required Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to negotiate supplier agreements and manage vendor relationships
• Experience identifying cost savings, process improvements, and supplier optimization opportunities
• Ability to analyze spend, inventory, forecasting, and supplier performance data to support business decisions
• Experience developing and monitoring KPIs and operational performance metrics
• Experience evaluating and improving procurement, inventory management, and supply chain processes
• Ability to identify inefficiencies and implement practical operational improvements
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across Operations, Sales, Finance, Engineering, and IT functions without direct authority
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, SAP and MS Dynamics Navison (Business Central) knowledge
• Spanish Speaking a plus
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time as needed

Education & Experience

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain/Procurement or related field
• Required: 7+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, materials management, inventory management, or related operational leadership roles within manufacturing, industrial, engineered products, or capital equipment environments
• Strongly Preferred: Experience with strategic sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiation, and procurement process improvement
• Required: Demonstrated experience with C-TPAT program compliance
• Required: Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams, including coaching, performance management, and employee development
• Required: Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Boots & Gloves
• Required: Ability to travel by airplane, train and/or car

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Generous health benefits (96% company-paid benefit plans) with company HSA contribution
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Profit share bonus package
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic group of professionals

Equal Opportunity & Compliance

Aerzen USA Corp., inclusive of its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and selects employees based on skills and experience. Aerzen ensures that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran's status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions and actions are based on merit and made without regard to any characteristic protected by state, federal or local law. Aerzen is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact hr-usa@aerzen.com.

All offers of employment at Aerzen USA Corp are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Aerzen USA Corp has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. Alcohol and drug misuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Aerzen employees and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, Aerzen USA Corp is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and misuse in the workplace. Applicants being considered for hire must pass a drug test before beginning work. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including termination of employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.