Supply Chain Manager

AECO • Berea, OH, US • $110k - $135k / year • 1m ago

Description

Alloy Engineering & Mach3 Machining | Northeast Ohio

Lead the Supply Chain for Two Employee-Owned Manufacturing Companies

Alloy Engineering (Berea) and Mach3 Machining (Cuyahoga Falls) are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement, inventory management, material planning, and supplier performance across both businesses. This is a hands on, highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the CEO and offers the opportunity to drive operational performance, improve cash flow, and support on-time delivery for complex manufacturing operations.

This position is ideal for a hands-on supply chain leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys partnering with operations, production, engineering, and suppliers to solve problems and improve results.

What You'll Do

Procurement & Supplier Management

Lead sourcing and purchasing of raw materials, specialty alloys, and production supplies
Build and strengthen supplier partnerships while negotiating pricing, lead times, and service agreements
Manage outside processing suppliers, including heat treat, coating, machining, and inspection services
Develop secondary sourcing strategies to reduce risk and improve supply chain reliability
Oversee MRO purchasing and supplier performance initiatives

Inventory & Working Capital Management

Optimize inventory levels while supporting production requirements
Reduce excess and obsolete inventory
Improve inventory accuracy, material availability, and inventory turns
Support company cash flow objectives through strategic purchasing decisions

Planning & Operations

Lead material planning and MRP activities across Alloy Engineering and Mach3
Coordinate material flow between facilities
Ensure material traceability and inventory accuracy
Partner with operations leadership to align purchasing strategy with production schedules
Evaluate make-versus-buy opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability

Leadership

Lead and develop a team of purchasing professionals and MRO personnel
Establish clear performance expectations, metrics, and accountability
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain operations
Create visibility into key performance indicators including supplier performance, inventory, and delivery metrics

Requirements

7+ years of supply chain, purchasing, procurement, materials management, or operations experience in manufacturing environments
Experience within fabrication, machining, metals, and industrial manufacturing
Strong knowledge of purchasing, inventory management, supplier negotiations, MRP/ERP systems, and production planning
Proven leadership experience managing purchasing or supply chain teams
Ability to balance strategic planning with day-to-day execution
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience sourcing metals, specialty alloys, or industrial manufacturing materials
Experience managing outside processing suppliers
Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
Multi-site manufacturing experience: work schedule: 3 days at Alloy Engineering, 1 day at Mach3 and remote 1 day

Core Values

· Do Right Always!

· Customer Centric Teamwork

· Get it Done! Well and Timely

· Drama Free Work Environment

· Be Smart, Grow and Learn, Stay Smart

Why Join AECO?

100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) Company
Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive benefits
Direct exposure to executive leadership
Opportunity to make a measurable impact on delivery performance, profitability, and cash flow
Collaborative manufacturing environment

AECO is a Fair Chance employer—we hire based on skill, character, and a genuine desire to grow with us. Please note that a background and drug screen is required as part of our hiring process.

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