Supply Chain Manager

Position Purpose

Responsible for overseeing and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain operations, including Purchasing, Inventory Management, Logistics and Shipping/Receiving.

This role ensures cost-effective procurement, inventory accuracy, and timely delivery of materials and products. The Supply Chain Manager partners cross-functionally to align supply activities with customer demand, company goals, and operational excellence initiatives

Essential Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible to follow and enforce all Ensure compliance with all Vaupell policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs), especially those related to safety and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage procurement activities, including vendor selection, negotiation and performance monitoring.
• Monitor and control inventory levels to balance cost and service level objectives.
• Lead logistics operations to drive efficiency and ensure on-time deliveries.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align supply chain activities with company objectives.
• Partner with Production and/or Planning to ensure alignment.
• Lead and support Vaupell Operating System (VOS) initiatives to drive continuous improvement in all supply chain processes.
• Analyze supply chain performance metrics, identify risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure adherence to company supply chain management best practices, policies, procedures, and external compliance requirements.
• Lead and develop the supply chain team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and innovation.
• Provide training, mentorship, and performance feedback to staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in supply chain or operations leadership roles.
• APICS certification preferred
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in line management within plastics, medical, aerospace, or similar industries
• Deep understanding of supply chain processes: planning, procurement, inventory, and distribution.
• Familiar with ERP systems, network optimization, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Hands-on leader with focus on cost savings, working capital, and measurable results
• Demonstrated capabilities in implementing change within organizations and delivering bottom line results.
• Comfortable working with all levels of an organization.
• Ability to read, speak, understand and follow instructions in English.
• Must be able to wear and properly use the required personal protective equipment.

Candidates must be a “US Person” (i.e. US Citizen or Permanent Resident) to ensure Vaupell's compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations)

Environmental Condition

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

Required physical skills and abilities (see below)

• A = 20% or less of work time
• B= 20 to 60% of work time
• C = 60% or more of work time`
• Blank = Not applicable

Vaupell reserves the right to change, modify or add to the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of any position at any time.

Vaupell is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, belief and spirituality, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity/national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran or disability status.