Own the materials flow that keeps production moving, from international supplier to production floor to international customers, as the sole buyer, planner, and logistics coordinator.
Role snapshot
- 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 (6am-2:30pm, 7am-3:30pm or 8am-4:30pm), plus 1–2 hours on occasion in the evenings for overseas supplier calls
Overview
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 not managing a team of buyers; you are the buyer, planner, and logistics coordinator, with direct impact on customer delivery, production throughput, and working capital.
What you'll do
- Build and maintain rolling demand forecasts and translate sales, open orders, and production schedules into materials requirements across 700+ active SKUs — managing reorder points, safety stock, and MOQ constraints
- Own supplier relationships, including manufacturers in Asia, negotiating pricing, lead times, and quality terms and driving supplier on-time delivery
- Issue and track purchase orders in ERP, expedite at-risk shipments, and keep PO and inventory data clean as the single source of truth
- Coordinate international logistics and trade compliance: 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
- Partner 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
What you bring
- 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 Asian suppliers across time zones: negotiation, lead times, tooling, and factory quality practices
- Ownership-level ERP fluency: comfortable working daily in ERP and spreadsheets, not delegating data entry
- Working knowledge of international logistics and customs: HTS classification, import documentation, duty calculation, and customs broker management
- Strong analytical and forecasting skills: 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
Preferred experience
- 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
Compensation
The expected range for this role is $80,000 to $100,000 per year, based on skills and experience. Final compensation will be determined during the selection process and may vary accordingly.
Benefits & Perks
- Medical Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life Insurance
- 401(K) matching
- PTO & Sick Time
- Federal Holidays
- On-site gym
- On-site golf simulator
How to apply
Apply through the link on this posting. Questions about the role or the process? Reach The Offer Club at [email protected].
About The Offer Club
Hires that fit, last, and deliver results.
The Offer Club is a strategic recruiting services and talent acquisition advisory partner for small and mid-sized businesses. Based in San Diego, CA. We connect businesses building something great with the people who make them better.
Equal opportunity
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
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- San Diego, CA 92111 (Required)
Work Location: In person
