Supply Chain Manager

ETC is a global leader in lighting, rigging, and power control solutions used in theaters, concert venues, schools, attractions, houses of worship, and architectural spaces around the world. For more than 50 years, we've combined the resources of a global company with an employee-focused culture that puts people first. As a 100% employee-owned company, we all share in our success and are committed to building innovative products and exceptional customer experiences.

We're looking for a Supply Chain Manager to provide strategic leadership for purchasing, planning, inventory management, and logistics functions across multiple regions. Partnering closely with leaders across our global operations, this role will develop scalable processes, optimize costs, strengthen supplier relationships, and ensure the efficient movement of materials and products worldwide. Through strong leadership and data-driven decision-making, the Supply Chain Manager will balance customer needs, inventory objectives, and operational efficiency while supporting long-term business growth.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, along with progressive leadership experience in supply chain management, including at least 5-7 years in a supervisory capacity. Candidates should demonstrate broad expertise across purchasing, planning, inventory management, and logistics, with a proven track record of driving cost reduction initiatives and operational improvements. Success in this role requires exceptional leadership, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills, as well as the ability to influence outcomes, develop high-performing teams, and navigate complex business challenges. A high level of professional judgment, attention to detail, and willingness to travel internationally are essential.

ETC offers a standout benefits package, including healthcare coverage available on day one, generous paid time off, and retirement benefits through both a 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Questions? Contact Katie Barreau at 608-824-5329 or Katie.Barreau@etcconnect.com.

Representative Responsibilities:

Oversees global supply chain functions and departments including purchasing, planning, inventory and logistics through subordinate managers

Oversees the companys supply chain objectives and policies

Ensures issues regarding new/existing products are resolved in a timely and cost-efficient manner

Ensures costing for new/existing products are maintained in a timely manner

Oversees Master Schedule review of past performance data to forecast needs and production levels

Oversees how product is acquired, distributed, allocated and delivered around the world

Direct the allocation of materials, supplies and products

Understand the needs of the company and how to meet the expectations

Develops the strategy to manage cost, sourcing and time required for transportation of goods

Reviews all departmental functions and identifies areas for improvement

Other duties as assigned.

Special projects and requests are completed in a timely and positive fashion.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Leads and directs the work of others

Oversees budget

Regulates the amount of spending

Manages the month-to-month expenditures

Coordinates and collaborates with other departments of the company in establishing and carrying out responsibilities

Develop and maintain positive communication between department and other departments.

Performs the hiring, orientation, training, performance management, career development, and overall employee development of department personnel.

Formulates, implements & reviews ISO procedures related to the departments

Instructs employees about procedures and work instructions

Informs employees as to company/departmental plans and progress

Maintains reporting on all department activities

Continue to monitor efficiency in the department and make improvements where appropriate

Perform other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors degree or 8 years of comparable experience in increasingly responsible positions in supply chain management

Demonstrated experience in various supply chain departments

Demonstrated experience in cost reduction

5-7 or more years previous supervisory experience in supply chain management

Demonstrates expertise in a variety of supply chain concepts, practices and procedures.

Relies on extensive experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals

Familiarity with employment law

Excellent communicate and organizational skills

Knowledge of company policies

Strong attention to detail

Motivation and leadership skills

Ability to travel globally