Supply Chain Manager

Protolabs

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Responsibilities

Manage the local supplier network composition, focusing on capacity, capabilities, and strategic commercial needs.
To include onboarding and offboarding.
Reduce dependency on single-source suppliers, negotiate supply agreements, and conduct supplier evaluations.
Accountable for the on-time shipment of customer orders from suppliers for the local region.
Supervise the

and develop new capabilities, such as materials and post-processing options, to expand our local offering and meet customer demands.
Aid the Sourcing Team in planning and securing production capacity to support business growth and ensure
Accountable for supplier quality and the adherence to compliance standards set by the Quality Team.
Monitor and report supplier network performance including, but not limited to, on-time Rate, non-conformances, and order fulfillment.
Act as a liaison between
and our suppliers and function as the point of contact for supplier issues that need to be escalated.
Develop suppliers by

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or

Experience evaluating supplier capabilities, production capacity, quality systems, and operational performance.
Experience supporting commercial negotiations, supplier agreements, and supplier development initiatives.
Demonstrated experience using data and analytics to drive supply chain decisions and performance improvements.
Strong understanding of supply chain management principles, including sourcing, procurement, supplier management, capacity planning,
Knowledge of supplier risk management and business continuity planning.

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and setting them up for success.
Maintain and enhance relationships with current suppliers, ensuring their satisfaction and increasing their engagement with the platform. To include 10% travel to supplier locations.
Identify timely order fulfillment.
Protolabs identifying and deploying manufacturing best practices to ensure process consistency across the network.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Engineering, and Operations, to align supply chain strategies with business objectives
Stay updated on industry trends, market dynamics, and technological advancements to drive continuous improvement in supply chain practices.

a related field.
Minimum 4 years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, procurement, supplier management, manufacturing operations, or field.
Experience working within manufacturing environments such as CNC Machining, Injection Molding, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Additive Manufacturing, or similar industrial sectors.
Experience managing supplier relationships and supplier performance programs.
logistics, and inventory management.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes including CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, additive manufacturing, or related technologies.
Ability to assess supplier capabilities, manufacturing processes, quality systems, and production constraints.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate supplier performance using KPIs such as on-time delivery, quality performance, capacity utilization, responsiveness, and fulfillment rates.
Experience conducting supplier business reviews and developing corrective action plans.
Demonstrated negotiation skills with the ability to support commercial discussions, pricing reviews, and supplier agreements.
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