Christensen Arms · 4 hours ago
Senior Supply Chain Manager
Gunnison, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expChristensen Arms is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manager to oversee all supply chain functions, including purchasing, inventory control, receiving, and shipping. The role involves leading a cross-functional team to ensure optimal material availability and cost efficiency while driving accountability and efficiency across all material movement.
ManufacturingMechanical DesignMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Oversee all purchasing activities, ensuring alignment with production schedules and business objectives
Negotiate pricing, lead times, and delivery terms with key suppliers to reduce costs and improve reliability
Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring consistent quality and on-time performance
Establish and monitor KPIs for supplier performance and implement corrective actions when necessary
Collaborate with engineering and operations to qualify new suppliers and materials
Direct all inventory control processes, ensuring accurate counts and system alignment (ERP/MRP)
Maintain optimal inventory levels to balance production demands, cash flow, and risk of obsolescence
Lead cycle counting and reconciliation activities to achieve 98%+ inventory accuracy
Implement lean material management principles and Kanban systems where applicable
Manage all inbound and outbound logistics operations, ensuring efficient, accurate, and compliant handling of materials and finished goods
Oversee the receiving team to ensure timely inspection and entry of incoming materials
Lead the shipping department to ensure all customer orders and distributor shipments are accurate, on time, and properly documented
Partner with Production and Quality teams to identify and eliminate material flow bottlenecks
Lead, coach, and develop a team across supply chain functions — fostering accountability, communication, and growth
Utilize data-driven decision-making to improve forecasting, demand planning, and supplier alignment
Partner with Finance and Operations to drive continuous improvement in cost, delivery, and service metrics
Support ERP/MRP optimization for supply chain processes and reporting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field
7+ years of progressive experience in supply chain or materials management, ideally in manufacturing
Demonstrated success leading purchasing, inventory, and logistics teams in a high-mix, low-volume or precision manufacturing environment
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (Infor Visual, SAP, or similar)
Proven negotiation, leadership, and vendor management capabilities
Excellent communication and organizational skills with a results-driven mindset
Preferred
MBA or APICS certification
Company
Christensen Arms
Christensen Arms design, develop, and manufacture a wide range of firearms that include sporting rifles and precision pistols.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Venessa King
Operations Specialist, Partner
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