| Location | San Diego, California |
| Website | https://www.offerclubpartners.com |
Full-time, permanent · Direct hire
Own the materials flow that keeps production moving, from overseas supplier to production floor, as the sole buyer, planner, and logistics coordinator.
Location: San Diego, CA · On-site
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent (direct hire)
Compensation Range: $80,000–$100,000 per year
Reports To: CEO
Schedule: Monday to Friday, standard business hours, plus 1–2 hours in the evenings for overseas supplier calls (can be done remotely)
Our client is a growing optics and precision manufacturing company where supply chain is a strategic function, not a back office. They're looking for a hands-on Supply Chain & Procurement Manager to own purchasing, materials planning, and import logistics end to end, from demand signal through production availability. You are the buyer, planner, and logistics coordinator, with direct impact on customer delivery, production throughput, and working capital.
Build rolling demand forecasts across 700+ SKUs, managing reorder points, safety stock, and MOQ constraints
Own all supplier relationships, primarily with manufacturers in China, negotiating pricing, lead times, and quality terms and driving supplier on-time delivery
Issue and track all purchase orders in Acumatica ERP, expedite at-risk shipments, and keep PO and inventory data clean
Coordinate international logistics and trade compliance, including customs clearance, HTS classification, duty payments, and programs such as Temporary Importation under Bond (TIB) and duty drawback; track Section 301 and IEEPA tariff exposure
Maintain accurate inventory across multiple warehouses, run cycle counts, and control excess, obsolete, and slow-moving exposure
Partner with production on material availability, kit readiness, and shortage resolution so commitments are met
Interface with quality on incoming inspection, supplier corrective actions (SCAR), and MRB/DMR disposition
Track landed cost by SKU and drive cost reduction through negotiation, freight optimization, and alternative sourcing
5+ years hands-on supply chain, procurement, or materials management in a manufacturing environment (optics, electro-mechanical, precision components, or electronics preferred)
Direct experience managing Chinese suppliers across time zones, including negotiation, lead times, tooling, and factory quality practices
Ownership-level ERP fluency; comfortable in ERP and spreadsheets daily
Working knowledge of international logistics and customs: HTS classification, import documentation, duty, and customs broker management
Strong analytical and forecasting skills across demand data, lead-time variability, safety stock models, and inventory analysis
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, business, or a related field; equivalent experience considered
Mandarin Chinese language ability (speaking and reading)
Supply chain certification: APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD
Experience with Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ), bonded warehousing, TIB, or duty drawback programs
Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt) or Lean applied to supply chain processes
Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems and QMS-controlled procurement
EAR/ITAR export controls or trade compliance experience in manufacturing
Acumatica ERP experience
Background sourcing optical components, imaging systems, or precision mechanical parts
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; HSA; life insurance; 401(k) match; PTO and sick time; paid company holidays; on-site gym and golf simulator.
Apply through the link on this posting. Questions about the role or the process? Reach The Offer Club at jobs@offerclubpartners.com.
The Offer Club is a strategic recruiting and talent advisory partner for small and mid-sized businesses, based in San Diego. We connect great companies with the people who make them better.
The Offer Club and our client are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
The pay range shown reflects a good-faith estimate of the compensation our client reasonably expects to pay for this role. Actual pay depends on skills, experience, and other job-related factors.
This role is managed by The Offer Club on behalf of our client. · offerclubpartners.com