Composites One

Supply Chain Manager

Composites One

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Illinois • Kansas • United States

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Salary

💰 $125,000 - $140,000 per year

About the role

  • Lead and manage a team of Buyers responsible for procurement and inventory management activities.
  • Provide performance management, coaching, professional development, and strategic direction to team members.
  • Establish and deliver training programs to support continued development of the buying team.
  • Drive procurement strategies aligned with company goals and customer service objectives.
  • Monitor key metrics such as fill rates, aged inventory, GMROI, and ROA to ensure optimal inventory performance.
  • Analyze inventory trends and guide Buyers in identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service levels.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to manage slow-moving or obsolete inventory.
  • Gather and analyze sales forecasts to support effective procurement planning.
  • Serve as a key liaison between procurement, sales, customer service, and distribution center teams.
  • Resolve internal process issues related to procurement and inventory management.
  • Partner with transportation and logistics teams to identify cost-effective freight and stocking strategies.
  • Lead supplier performance monitoring, evaluations, and improvement initiatives.
  • Identify and resolve supplier performance or service level issues.
  • Maintaining supplier data integrity and pricing information within internal systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 6+ years of experience in purchasing, inventory control, or supply chain management within a sales or distribution environment.
  • 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience managing procurement or supply chain teams.
  • Familiarity with procurement or MRP systems (experience with MXP or similar systems preferred).
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other business tools.
  • Strong knowledge of supply chain management principles including inventory planning, procurement, and supplier management.
  • Experience analyzing inventory and procurement data to drive operational improvements.
  • Ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiate effectively with vendors.
  • Experience working within distribution, logistics, or warehouse environments.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting supply chain metrics and financial data.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Annual bonuses
  • Profit sharing
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
procurementinventory managementsupply chain managementdata analysissupplier managementnegotiationinventory planningfinancial data interpretationperformance managementcoaching
Soft Skills
leadershipstrategic directioncollaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationanalytical skillstraining and developmentrelationship managementorganizational skillscost-saving identification
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor’s degree in Businessrelated field degree