Supply Chain Manager Job at Associated Environmental Systems, Chelmsford, MA

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  • Associated Environmental Systems
  • Chelmsford, MA

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a technology-driven, hands-on Supply Chain Manager who excels at both leading a team and personally executing critical purchasing activities. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys operating at the strategic level while also rolling up their sleeves—negotiating with suppliers, managing key components, enforcing MRP discipline, and driving material flow to support fast-paced manufacturing operations. You will oversee Purchasing, Inventory, and Logistics while also functioning as the primary buyer for critical, technical, or long-lead materials. We serve aerospace, electronics, automotive, and the rapidly expanding global battery industry, working with companies such as Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, Meta, Google, and Harley-Davidson.

Key Responsibilities

Hands-On Purchasing (Core Portion of the Role)

  • Execute daily purchasing for key components, technical materials, and long-lead items.
  • Manage supplier relationships, RFQs, negotiations, expediting, resourcing, and performance oversight.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and ECOs to ensure accurate procurement.
  • Maintain all purchasing data—pricing, lead times, confirmations—within the MRP/ERP system with high accuracy.
  • Resolve supply shortages, delivery issues, engineering changes, and material disruptions quickly and effectively.

Leadership & Supply Chain Management

  • Lead and develop a lean, high-performing Supply Chain Team including Purchasing, Inventory, and Logistics.
  • Collaborate with engineering, production, and planning to ensure material availability aligns with build schedules.
  • Partner closely with the Production Planner to optimize MRP integration and execution.
  • Establish and monitor KPIs for purchasing, inventory turns, supplier performance, and on-time delivery.
  • Analyze inventory health and recommend strategies to reduce working capital and improve cycle times.
  • Conduct timely and constructive performance evaluations.

Technology, AI, and Process Improvement

  • Use AI-powered forecasting, analytics, and supplier performance tools to enhance planning and risk management.
  • Identify bottlenecks, propose continuous improvement initiatives, and streamline procurement workflows.
  • Utilize data-driven insights to improve supplier scoring, accuracy, and long-term sourcing strategies.

Education & Experience

  • APICS, CPIM, and/or CSCP certification strongly preferred.
  • 6–8 years of supply chain or purchasing experience, including at least 4 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
  • Prior experience in manufacturing purchasing required.
  • Background in electronics, HVAC, automotive, or related technical industries is highly preferred.
  • Experience using AI, automation tools, analytics platforms, or other advanced supply chain technologies is a strong plus.

Skills & Abilities

  • Proven success in vendor negotiation, relationship management, and supplier performance improvement.
  • Ability to operate confidently as both a strategic leader and a hands-on buyer.
  • Strong proficiency with MRP/ERP systems and purchasing workflows.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical skills with an innovative, process-driven mindset.
  • Comfortable working in a dynamic environment where priorities shift and urgency matters.

What We Offer

  • A collaborative environment with a senior leadership team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Competitive salary and benefits.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • A casual, dog-friendly workplace with a fun and supportive company culture.

Associated Environmental Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all.

Applicants must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Casual work, Shift work,

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