Supply Chain Manager

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Job Description

The Supply Chain Manager provides hands-on leadership over supply chain execution, procurement support, and inventory systems integrity. This role reports to the Director of Procurement and focuses on strengthening inventory control, procurement processes, and data accuracy across multiple facilities. By overseeing inventory control and systems support, this position ensures accurate visibility of materials, supports efficient material flow, and relieves the Director of Procurement of day-to-day execution responsibilities so leadership can focus on strategic sourcing and long-term cost planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership, coaching, and accountability for the Inventory Control & Systems Specialist function.
• Ensure accurate visibility of inventory quantities and locations across all facilities through strong inventory control practices, cycle count oversight, and timely variance resolution.
• Review and support investigation of discrepancies between system-reported inventory and physical inventory, including receipts, shipments, transfers, and transactions across platforms such as D365, IQMS, and Aptos.
• Identify, document, communicate, and correct root causes of missing inventory, inventory variances, and inventory adjustment activity.
• Partner with Accounting to support inventory-related financial reconciliation and maintain accurate on-hand balances.
• Oversee weekly inventory reporting, track corrective actions, and communicate key findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage purchase order creation, processing, tracking, and follow-up to support uninterrupted supply.
• Coordinate vendor communications related to order status, delivery timelines, shortages, backorders, and routine issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and vendor and order data within ERP and related systems.
• Monitor procurement activity to ensure supply needs are met and operational disruptions are minimized.
• Ensure ERP, inventory, and procurement system data remains accurate, current, and actionable.
• Support the Inventory Control & Systems Specialist in maintaining workflows, alerts, reports, user processes, and system-related documentation.
• Identify and escalate system issues that impact inventory accuracy, procurement execution, or operational reporting.
• Partner with IT, operations, and external providers to resolve inventory-related system or application issues.
• Identify and implement improvements across purchasing workflows, inventory control processes, reporting, and system usage.
• Develop, update, and maintain standard operating procedures to support consistency, accountability, and operational efficiency.
• Support cost-saving initiatives by improving purchasing discipline, inventory accuracy, supplier follow-up, and process reliability.
• Use data and trend analysis to recommend practical improvements to overall supply chain performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Inventory Control & Systems Specialist and assigned procurement support resources.
• Set clear expectations, monitor performance, provide feedback, and support professional development for team members.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training for roles within supply chain, procurement support, and inventory control.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and service-oriented support across operations, accounting, procurement, and IT partners.
• Partner with procurement leadership, production and operations, accounting, sales, and IT to support inventory planning, supply needs, forecasting inputs, and order prioritization.
• Ensure inventory and procurement-related information is communicated clearly and in a timely manner to stakeholders.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to review inventory accuracy, supplier performance, procurement issues, and corrective actions.
• Track and report on inventory levels, inventory accuracy, supplier performance, purchasing activity, cost trends, and process improvement opportunities.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to improve execution, reduce risk, and support leadership decision-making.
• Maintain accountability for ERP and system data integrity related to purchasing, inventory, and supply chain execution.

Essential Skills

• 58 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, inventory control, or operations.
• At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management systems, ERP/MRP systems, procurement processes, and inventory control practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through data, investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with procurement, operations, accounting, IT, vendors, and leadership.
• Strong operational leadership and organizational skills.
• Mindset focused on inventory accuracy and data integrity.
• Process-driven approach with a focus on efficiency and accountability.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Effective cross-functional team leadership capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency working with ERP systems and Excel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or the food and beverage industry.
• Experience with IQMS, D365, Aptos, or similar inventory and procurement platforms.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field.

Work Environment

The Supply Chain Manager works in a fast-paced, operations-focused environment that relies heavily on ERP and inventory management systems, including platforms such as D365, IQMS, Aptos, and Excel-based reporting. The role involves frequent collaboration with procurement, operations, accounting, sales, and IT, and requires regular review of system data, reports, and analytics. The position follows a Monday through Friday schedule, supporting ongoing production and supply chain activities across multiple facilities. The environment emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, cross-functional communication, and continuous improvement in processes and systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Maryland Heights, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Employees are eligible for all Beck Flavors benefits

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Maryland Heights, MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Maryland Heights,MO.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.