What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Manager position at Amsted Digital Solutions?
Amsted Digital Solutions features a robust end-to-end platform, eliminating the need to go to different vendors for hardware, software, communications, and analytical services. We are located in West Chester, PA.
The Supply Chain Manager has oversight and control of end-to-end supply chain operations with visibility of all inventory management, vendor coordination, vendor contract and pricing negotiations, production planning, and international logistics. This role manages timely procurement, efficient material flow, and cost optimization to support business objectives. This manager will gain experience supporting electronics manufacturing through to customer fulfillment in the railway industry on multiple continents.
Amsted Digital Solutions is a subsidiary of Amsted Rail, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company with great benefits: 401k match, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and PTO.
Key Responsibilities:
Inventory & Logistics
- Maintain and develop fulfillment processes locally and at manufacturing facilities
- Monitor supply chain, vendor performance, storage units and inventory levels
- Develop processes for kitting, packing, labeling, and preparation for shipment locally and for manufacturing facilities
- Maintain safety stock of critical materials across multiple locations
Procurement & Vendor Management
- Coordinate shipments of raw materials and finished goods to and from vendors
- Obtain quotes and evaluate vendor pricing for accuracy and cost reduction
- Create vendor requests and manage purchase orders in SAP
- Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers and vendors
- Purchase critical components to ensure production continuity
Production & SAP Management
- Manage SAP transactions, BOMs, routers, storage locations, and STOs
- Create production orders and backflush inventory
- Submit production forecasts to EMS providers
- Process RMAs, including receiving, tagging, and updating tickets in DevOps
Supply Chain Strategy
- Monitor and report on component availability and lead times
- Develop cost-out strategies across the supply chain (components, transportation, packaging)
- Assess and forecast production requirements with contract manufacturers
- Evaluate new sources for lowest total landed cost
- Review packaging and transportation costs periodically for optimization
- Establish performance metrics for suppliers and internal processes
Desired Qualifications:
- Light to medium lifting along with pack out, kitting, and labeling work is required
- Experience or Training in Supply Chain Management (especially electronics)
- Experience with SAP or similar platform and supply chain operations
- Able to travel internationally up to 10%
- Experience with product lifecycle management systems like Oracle Agile, PTC Windchill, PTC Arena, or similar
- Experience with quality management systems like ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 80079-34, or similar
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. To review our EEO Policies or to request assistance please go to www.amstedrail.com/careers/ and select EEO Compliance/Statements. To learn more about us, please visit us online at www.amstedrail.com. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities and any other basis covered by federal, state, or local law.