Supply Chain Manager

TRI-SEN SYSTEMS CORPORATION

Webster, TX Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $100,000 a year 7 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Export management Office supply management Communication with suppliers Staff supervision Teamwork Spreadsheets SAP Resource planning methods Cycle counting inventory management Purchase order management Inventory management software Freight forwarding logistics Managing procurement teams Managing supply chain management teams Manufacturing facility experience Transportation management Records management Data management Cost analysis Supply chain management solutions (enterprise solutions) Invoice reconciliation Vendor performance improvement Vendor relationship management Organizational skills Procurement cost analysis Logistics vendor relationship management Negotiating purchasing contracts Collaboration with manufacturing teams Customs documentation preparation Logistics order management Full Job Description The Supply Chain Manager oversees and executes all aspects of the company's end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, production planning, inventory management, logistics, order fulfillment, and supplier management. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for maintaining efficient material flow, controlling costs, supporting production requirements, ensuring on-time delivery, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily supply chain operations, including purchasing, receiving, production scheduling, inventory control, logistics, distribution, and order fulfillment.
• Maintain and manage supply chain data within SAP, ensuring the accuracy of material records, purchase orders, inventory information, and production schedules.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Operations, and Production to maintain efficient order flow and support timely customer fulfillment.
• Manage supplier and vendor relationships, including purchase order placement, lead-time monitoring, delivery performance, quality concerns, and issue resolution.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and purchasing opportunities with suppliers to ensure Tri-Sen receives competitive pricing while maintaining quality and delivery requirements.
• Coordinate sourcing activities with Tri-Sen foreign offices and sister companies to identify cost-effective material sourcing opportunities.
• Lead biannual cycle counts and maintains inventory accuracy through effective inventory-control practices.
• Monitor inventory levels, forecast material demand, and plan replenishment to minimize shortages, excess inventory, and production disruptions.
• Track domestic and international shipments and coordinate with transportation and logistics partners to support on-time delivery.
• Analyze supply chain performance, identify trends and operational risks, and recommend process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels.
• Support compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and

ISO 9001

2015 quality standards.

• Develop, document, maintain, and improve supply chain procedures and processes.
• Lead and participate in management-directed supply chain initiatives and continuous-improvement projects. Facilities Management & MRO Oversee facilities management and MRO supply activities to help prevent operational downtime. Coordinate and manage facility-related suppliers and service providers, including:
• Building access and security systems
• HVAC maintenance
• Electrical maintenance
• Janitorial services
• Fire extinguisher inspections and service
• Forklift inspections and service
• Office supply inventory and replenishment
• AT&T phone plan management and support
• Frontier/Yealink phone system administration and support
• Lenovo and Dell user laptop hardware purchasing Candidate Requirements Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, operations, engineering, or a related discipline; .

Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in purchasing, materials management, production planning, inventory control, logistics, or broader supply-chain operations. At least 2 years of experience supervising, leading, or providing day-to-day directions to supply-chain or purchasing personnel. Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial equipment, systems integration, or engineered-to-order environment. Demonstrated hands-on experience managing the complete purchasing cycle, including: Requesting and evaluating supplier quotations Issuing and maintaining purchase orders Monitoring supplier lead times and deliveries Expediting critical materials Resolving pricing, delivery, quality, and invoice discrepancies Working knowledge of production planning, material requirements planning, inventory control, and order fulfillment. Experience using SAP to manage material records, purchase orders, inventory transactions, and production or material schedules. Demonstrated ability to negotiate supplier pricing, commercial terms, lead times, and purchasing agreements. Experience in resolving supplier-related quality and delivery issues. Experience coordinating domestic and international shipments and working with freight carriers, logistics providers, and customs or import/export documentation. Experience conducting physical inventory or cycle counts and investigating inventory discrepancies. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze purchasing, inventory, supplier, and delivery-performance data. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across Sales, Finance, Engineering, Production, Operations, and external suppliers. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Willingness and ability to personally handle transactional and administrative supply-chain responsibilities in addition to managing and improving the function. Ability to work on-site at the company's Webster, Texas facility. Preferred Qualifications Ten or more years of supply-chain, purchasing, materials-management, or operations experience. Experience with control systems, electrical control panels, PLC-based equipment, instrumentation, automation systems, or other technically engineered industrial products. Experience supporting project-based or low-volume, high-mix manufacturing rather than only repetitive, high-volume production. Familiarity with electrical and electronic components, including PLC hardware, control-system components, enclosures, power supplies, wiring materials, computers, and networking equipment. Experience sourcing materials internationally, particularly from Asia, and coordinating purchasing activities with overseas affiliates or related companies. Familiarity with import/export requirements, Incoterms, customs documentation, tariffs, and international freight. Experience working within an

ISO 9001

2015-certified quality-management system. Experience developing and maintaining supply-chain procedures, work instructions, performance metrics, and internal controls. Demonstrated success reducing material costs, improving supplier delivery, shortening lead times, or improving inventory accuracy. Experience managing MRO purchases and facility-related vendors or service providers. Experience in the oil and gas, petrochemical, industrial automation, or process-control industries. Core Competencies and Personal Attributes The successful candidate should demonstrate: Hands-on leadership: Comfortable moving between higher-level planning, employee supervision, supplier negotiations, purchase-order administration, expediting, inventory investigation, and facility issues.

Ownership and accountability:

Follows issues through to resolution rather than simply passing them to another department.

Planning discipline:

Anticipates material requirements and potential shortages instead of reacting after production or customer delivery are affected.

Commercial judgment:

Understands the balance among cost, quality, lead time, inventory investment, payment terms, and supplier risk.

Attention to detail:

Maintains accurate SAP data and recognizes that inaccurate purchasing, inventory, or scheduling information can disrupt production.

Urgency and responsiveness:

Acts quickly when critical materials, supplier delays, or logistics problems threaten project schedules.

Supplier-management ability:

Builds productive supplier relationships while holding vendors accountable for performance.

Cross-functional collaboration:

Communicates effectively with Sales, Finance, Engineering, Production, and project stakeholders.

Problem-solving ability:

Uses data and root-cause analysis to resolve recurring shortages, inventory discrepancies, late deliveries, and process weaknesses.

Adaptability:

Is comfortable working in a smaller company where responsibilities extend beyond narrowly defined supply-chain duties.

Continuous-improvement mindset:

Looks for practical ways to improve processes, controls, cost, delivery, and efficiency.

Pay:

$80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person