What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Manager position at Aston Carter?
Our client is an award-winning global manufacturing leader seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee production planning, inventory strategy, S&OP, and supply chain performance across multiple facilities.
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex supply chain challenges, leading teams, and driving operational improvements. You'll partner closely with Operations, Procurement, Finance, Engineering, and Sales to ensure products are delivered on time while optimizing inventory, capacity, and cost.
If you're looking for a role where you can influence strategy, lead change, and make a measurable impact, we'd love to connect.
📍 Minnetonka, MN (Hybrid)
💰 $140,000 - $160,000 Bonus Potential
🏠 4 Days Onsite | 1 Day Remote
✈ Up to 25% Travel
What You'll Be Responsible For
Production Planning & S&OP
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field
5 years of experience in:
SAP experience
Multi-site manufacturing experience
Lean Manufacturing experience
Experience leading inventory reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
Why Candidates Love This Opportunity
✅ Strategic leadership role with visibility across multiple manufacturing facilities
✅ Opportunity to influence supply chain strategy and business performance
✅ Hybrid work schedule with flexibility
✅ Stable, growing global manufacturer with a strong reputation and long-tenured leadership team
✅ Opportunity to lead meaningful initiatives involving inventory optimization, production planning, S&OP, and operational excellence
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Minnetonka, MN.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $165000.00/yr.
Will update more with specific company benefits!
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Minnetonka,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2026.
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.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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.
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex supply chain challenges, leading teams, and driving operational improvements. You'll partner closely with Operations, Procurement, Finance, Engineering, and Sales to ensure products are delivered on time while optimizing inventory, capacity, and cost.
If you're looking for a role where you can influence strategy, lead change, and make a measurable impact, we'd love to connect.
📍 Minnetonka, MN (Hybrid)
💰 $140,000 - $160,000 Bonus Potential
🏠 4 Days Onsite | 1 Day Remote
✈ Up to 25% Travel
What You'll Be Responsible For
Production Planning & S&OP
- Lead production planning and scheduling across multiple manufacturing locations
- Drive the monthly S&OP process and align production with customer demand
- Balance inventory, capacity, labor, and material availability to meet business goals
- Identify and resolve supply chain constraints before they impact customers
- Develop inventory strategies that improve service while reducing excess inventory
- Partner with Procurement and Operations to ensure material availability
- Monitor key supply chain metrics and implement improvements
- Drive inventory optimization and cost-saving initiatives
- Lead and develop production planning, inventory, and logistics teams
- Build strong partnerships across Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Sales
- Champion Lean and continuous improvement initiatives
- Use data and analytics to identify opportunities and make recommendations to leadership
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field
5 years of experience in:
- Supply Chain Management
- Production Planning
- S&OP
- Manufacturing Operations
SAP experience
Multi-site manufacturing experience
Lean Manufacturing experience
Experience leading inventory reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
Why Candidates Love This Opportunity
✅ Strategic leadership role with visibility across multiple manufacturing facilities
✅ Opportunity to influence supply chain strategy and business performance
✅ Hybrid work schedule with flexibility
✅ Stable, growing global manufacturer with a strong reputation and long-tenured leadership team
✅ Opportunity to lead meaningful initiatives involving inventory optimization, production planning, S&OP, and operational excellence
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Minnetonka, MN.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $165000.00/yr.
Will update more with specific company benefits!
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Minnetonka,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2026.
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.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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.
Salary : $140,000 - $165,000