Supply Chain Manager

• Lead procurement, material planning, inventory management, logistics, and supplier performance for ESP products.
• Ensure the availability of critical components, including motors, pumps, seals, cables, protectors, sensors, drives, and related equipment.
• Develop supply plans that support production schedules, customer orders, and field-service requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, performance reviews, corrective actions, and development plans.
• Monitor supplier delivery, quality, cost, capacity, and responsiveness.
• Establish inventory targets, safety stock, reorder points, and controls for critical and long-lead materials.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, operations, sales, and project management to meet customer commitments.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including shortages, supplier capacity constraints, transportation issues, and material disruptions.
• Track supply chain performance metrics, including on-time delivery, inventory turns, material shortages, purchase price variance, and expedite costs.
• Lead, coach, and develop purchasing, planning, materials, and warehouse personnel.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality requirements, ethical sourcing standards, and applicable industry regulations.

Required Qualifications - 

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, operations, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, materials management, or operations.
• Experience in oil and gas, industrial equipment, manufacturing, or engineered-to-order products.
• Demonstrated experience managing suppliers, purchasing, inventory, and production planning.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and supply chain planning tools.
• Proven leadership, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications - 

• Experience with electric submersible pumps, artificial lift systems, downhole equipment, or related oilfield products.
• Experience with long-lead, engineered components and project-based manufacturing.
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, or similar professional certification.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of international sourcing, import/export requirements, and trade compliance.
• Experience with supplier quality programs and corrective action processes.

• Support the development and implementation of supply chain strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Assist with demand forecasting, production planning, capacity planning, and project-specific material requirements.
• Support ERP system accuracy, including bills of material, item records, purchase orders, inventory data, and supplier information.
• Prepare supply chain reports, budgets, forecasts, and management presentations.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Support supplier qualification, audits, and quality improvement activities.
• Coordinate international sourcing, import/export requirements, customs documentation, and trade compliance as needed.
• Assist with warehouse layout, material flow, inventory accuracy, and cycle-count programs.
• Support business continuity and contingency planning for critical suppliers and materials.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.