Supply Chain & Materials Manager

Supply Chain & Materials Manager

Location: Boxborough, MA

Reports to: Director of Operations

At Gems Setra, part of Ralliant, we''re looking for a Supply Chain & Materials Manager to lead the end-to-end supply chain operations for our Boxborough manufacturing site.

Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, you will lead planning, purchasing, inventory management, receiving, shipping, and warehouse operations while driving improvements in customer delivery, inventory optimization, supplier performance, and operational excellence.

This is a highly visible leadership role with the opportunity to influence site strategy, develop a talented team, and partner closely with leaders across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Global Supply Chain. You''ll play a critical role in supporting continued business growth while helping to shape the future of supply chain operations within a culture built on continuous improvement and the Ralliant Business System (RBS).

What You''ll Do

Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team

• Lead a team of 4 buyers responsible for planning, purchasing, inventory control, receiving, warehousing, and shipping.
• Coach, develop, and engage associates while building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive workforce capability through training, standard work, and succession planning.
• Serve as a key member of the site Operations Leadership Team.

Drive Operational Performance

• Ensure material availability to support production schedules and customer commitments.
• Improve on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, inventory turns, and working capital performance.
• Lead demand planning, supply planning, and inventory management strategies.
• Establish and monitor key supply chain performance metrics.
• Manage material flow from suppliers through manufacturing and customer shipment.

Strengthen Supplier and Supply Chain Effectiveness

• Partner with Strategic Sourcing to improve supplier performance, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Drive supplier accountability through scorecards, reviews, and corrective action processes.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while developing contingency plans.
• Support sourcing strategies that improve resilience, lead times, and cost competitiveness.

Improve the Business

• Lead Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
• Implement and sustain pull systems, Kanban replenishment, inventory optimization, and material flow improvements.
• Apply Ralliant Business System (RBS) tools to improve operational performance and eliminate waste.
• Partner cross-functionally to improve processes that impact customer delivery, inventory, and productivity.

What We''re Looking For

• Bachelor''s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field.

• 3-7 years'' experience leading supply chain, materials, planning, purchasing, or inventory management functions within a manufacturing environment.

• Proven leadership experience developing teams and driving results.

• Strong understanding of demand planning, production planning, inventory management, purchasing, and supplier management.

• Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics.

• Demonstrated success improving operational performance through continuous improvement initiatives.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-mix, low-to-medium volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Kanban, pull systems, inventory optimization, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• APICS/CPIM, CSCP, Lean, or similar professional certification.
• Experience working within a business system environment such as RBS, DBS, FBS, or equivalent continuous improvement frameworks.

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Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life - faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we''re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About Gems Setra

Gems Setra is a leading global supplier of sensing and monitoring technologies, operating within the Precision Technologies platform of Ralliant Corporation. Through our comprehensive portfolio of premium sensing products, we deliver solutions to customer problems and challenges. As two Fortive businesses merged in 2022, Gems Setra''s vision is to connect our customers to their environment to create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. Gems Sensors product offerings include a range of products that encompass liquid level, flow, and pressure sensors, miniature solenoid valves, proximity switches, and integrated fluid management solutions. The Setra Systems product line offers an extensive selection of high-quality sensing instruments for humidity, current, vacuum, energy, and pressure measurements. At the heart of our combined company''s mission lies a shared dedication between Gems Sensors and Setra Systems to deliver high-quality sensing solutions, backed by reliable customer support on a global scale. As a part of Ralliant, we embrace a culture of innovation, driving progress and empowering advancements in the industries and customers we serve.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.

Bonus or Equity

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 104300.00-193700.00