Cindavi ยท 22 hours ago
Supply Chain Manager
SB-Santa Maria Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$115K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expCindavi is a manufacturing company seeking a hands-on, strategic Supply Chain Manager to lead their materials procurement, supplier management, and inventory optimization efforts. The role involves overseeing a team of buyers, strengthening supplier relationships, and driving measurable results in cost, quality, and delivery.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Alex Doyle
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Buyers, setting clear goals and ensuring top performance
Drive collaboration across Sales, Operations, Engineering, and Accounting to meet customer service and inventory targets
Promote a culture of accountability, communication, and results
Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers for capacity, quality, and pricing competitiveness
Negotiate contracts and long-term agreements that support cost, delivery, and growth goals
Manage supplier performance through regular evaluation and corrective action plans
Develop and execute cost-reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
Oversee material planning for internal manufacturing and purchased products
Use ERP/MRP systems to manage safety stock levels and ensure production continuity
Report and communicate inventory KPIs across the organization
Partner with Sales and Customer Service to resolve supply chain issues and ensure on-time delivery
Support Engineering, Operations, and Product Development teams with sourcing decisions and lead-time optimization
Prepare and deliver regular reports on supply chain performance metrics
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment managing production planning, supplier management, and a team of buyers
Proven experience in inventory management and logistics supervision
Preferred
APICS Certification
Company
Cindavi
Cindavi is a technical recruiting firm built for engineering and life-sciences companies that cannot afford slow, low-quality hiring.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase