Supply Chain Manager

Company Name: Hellbender Inc.

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Department: Operations

Report to: Chief Operating Ocer

Who we are:

Hellbender Inc. is a Pennsylvania Benet Corporation who partners with innovators to mature their Articial Intelligence enabled computing sensors and produce their solutions onshore at prototype to high volumes.

Hellbender is intentionally forming an inclusive work environment and is committed to uplifting the historically marginalized identities including veterans, women, trans and underrepresented races in our community and industry.

Job Summary:

As the Supply Chain Manager at Hellbender, you will be responsible for developing and managing the supply chain operations from end to end. You will establish and maintain relationships with vendors; oversee the purchasing and inventory of all incoming materials; bolster eciency across the Operations department; and develop and implement Hellbender’s supply chain strategy. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in supply chain management, logistics, procurement, and production planning; possess exceptional negotiating skills; and a proven ability to navigate the unique challenges of the electronics manufacturing industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the supply chain strategy across the organization
• Manage the relationship with suppliers: coordinate to conrm delivery schedules, negotiate contracts and pricing, and secure backup suppliers as needed - travel to new and existing customers is required
• Identify and monitor KPIs across the supply chain process to record and improve overall departmental effectiveness
• Manage lead times and inventory levels to ensure a steady ow of parts, components and materials for production
• Collaborate with other departments to identify and capitalize on strategic opportunities
• Own and quickly resolve issues across the supply chain process
• Develop and implement safety guidelines in all aspects of the supply chain

Qualications, Skill, and Attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related eld preferred
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain management, preferably in the electronics manufacturing industry
• 3+ years of experience in an electromechanical product manufacturing environment utilizing high volume production processes such as SMT and PCB assembly highly preferred
• Fluent in computer applications and relevant software including MS Oce, ERP etc.
• Experience as both a project leader and individual contributor - ability to inuence others while independently owning many aspects of a project
• Expert in negotiation tactics with previous experience negotiating contracts with vendors

Job Type: Full-time

Benets:

• 401(k)
• 5% Safe Harbor Contribution to 401k by Hellbender
• Dental insurance, 100% by Hellbender for employees and their families
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance, 100% by Hellbender for employees and their families
• 7.5 weeks total Paid time off
• As needed PPE reimbursement, including things such as prescription safety glasses, steel toe boots, ESD smock.
• Prot Sharing (through 401k)

Work Location: UPARC Pittsburgh, PA

Travel: Travel to and from vendors is required

Opportunity for advancement:

Hellbender is a growing business and follows a policy that prioritizes internal promotions. As new positions are created new opportunities for advancement will be created as well.