Supply Chain Manager

Company: AIMTRON CORPORATION
Location: Palatine
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Materials Planning & Inventory Controls Manager Location: Aimtron Corporation – [On site] Reporting To: COO Employment Type: Full-Time About Aimtron Corporation Aimtron Corporation is a global Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) organization providing end-to-end electronic manufacturing solutions, including PCB assembly, box build, system integration, and value-added services. Aimtron partners with leading OEMs across industrial, automotive, medical, aerospace, and high-technology sectors, delivering excellence through quality, innovation, and on-time performance. Position Summary The Materials Planning & Inventory Controls Manager is a critical leadership role responsible for aligning material availability with production requirements and customer delivery commitments. This position oversees material planning, demand forecasting, inventory control, purchasing coordination, supplier management, and logistics execution, while leveraging ERP systems to drive operational efficiency. The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Sales, Engineering, and Finance to effectively bridge demand and supply. This position offers a defined growth path into broader operations leadership and executive roles based on performance and business needs. Key Responsibilities Materials Planning & Demand Management - Develop and execute material planning strategies to support production schedules and customer on-time delivery objectives. - Analyze customer demand, sales forecasts, and production requirements to generate accurate material plans. - Continuously improve demand forecasting accuracy and planning methodologies. ERP & Systems Management - Act as the subject matter expert for ERP/MRP systems related to materials planning, inventory, and procurement. - Ensure accuracy and integrity of item masters, BOMs, lead times, planning parameters, and inventory transactions. - Drive system enhancements, reporting improvements, and data-driven decision-making. Inventory Control & Optimization - Maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing excess, obsolete, and slow-moving materials. - Lead cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation activities to ensure inventory accuracy. - Establish and enforce inventory control policies and best practices. Purchasing & Supplier Management - Coordinate procurement activities in alignment with material plans and production schedules. - Manage supplier relationships to ensure reliable supply, competitive pricing, quality standards, and delivery performance. - Monitor supplier KPIs and lead corrective actions for performance gaps. Logistics & Supply Chain Execution - Oversee inbound logistics to ensure timely receipt of materials and components. - Coordinate with warehouse and logistics partners to support uninterrupted production flow. - Proactively manage supply risks and material shortages. Customer & Cross-Functional Collaboration - Interface with internal teams and customers to support on-time delivery commitments. - Partner closely with Finance on inventory valuation, working capital optimization, and cost controls. - Support continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain and operations. Performance Monitoring & Leadership - Define, track, and report key performance indicators including OTD, inventory turns, forecast accuracy, and supplier performance. - Identify process improvement opportunities and implement scalable solutions aligned with business growth. Qualifications & Experience Education: - Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. - Master’s degree or professional certifications (APICS/CPIM/CSCP) preferred. Experience: - 5–8 years of progressive experience in materials planning, inventory control, procurement, or supply chain management. - Prior experience in electronics manufacturing / ESDM / high-mix, high-reliability environments strongly preferred. - Proven experience managing ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing setting. Company Description Aimtron began in 2009, despite the great economic hardships at the time. The early Aimtron team built the foundation for a great company. After focusing on perfecting our processes domestically, Aimtron mirrors that process at our offshore facility so that our Asia production has the same Aimtron Quality. Aimtron is an international, full service CEM that provides cost effective, integrated and high quality solutions. Aimtron offers expertise in all phases of the product spectrum, for New product development through legacy support. We proudly offer design services, rapid prototyping, and a variety of services to support your needs, regardless of product age or order size. Company Description Aimtron began in 2009, despite the great economic hardships at the time. The early Aimtron team built the foundation for a great company. After focusing on perfecting our processes domestically, Aimtron mirrors that process at our offshore facility so that our Asia production has the same Aimtron Quality. Aimtron is an international, full service CEM that provides cost effective, integrated and high quality solutions. Aimtron offers expertise in all phases of the product spectrum, for New product development through legacy support. We proudly offer design services, rapid prototyping, and a variety of services to support your needs, regardless of product age or order size.

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