Supply Chain Manager

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are adding a Supply Chain Manager - Manufacturing to our Offsite Manufacturing business unit in Spokane, WA. We are looking for someone who excels at creating and executing strategic sourcing and supply chain plans, building internal and external stakeholder relationships, and can help build and refine related processes in a fast-paced atmosphere. You will be joining a diverse team where you will be able to make an immediate impact. You are someone who thrives in a collaborative, high-growth environment and are passionate about solving problems and achieving goals. Additionally, key responsibilities you will have include:

1. Strategic Sourcing and Inventory Management:

• Manage procurement and supplier relationships, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of materials.
• Drive development of supplier contractual obligations and ensure ongoing performance, including management and performance of supplier audits and/or others supplier performance assessment plans and activities.
• Develop, implement, and manage end-to-end supply chain strategies tailored to offsite manufacturing.
• Support design, optimization, and implementation of inventory management systems and related plans to maintain inventory control, reduce waste, and ensure accurate tracking.
• Collaborate closely with production planning teams on demand forecasts, production forecasts, and delivery timing to ensure optimal input material inventory levels are procured and maintained.
• Work with customer-facing teams to manage customer-related requirements regarding quality, customer-provisioned materials, and other supply chain contractual obligations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust forecasting, budgeting, and planning processes for materials and logistics
• Partner with enterprise procurement team to monitor market trends and adjust sourcing strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
• Foster efficient communications between internal stakeholders including sales, design, planning, production, and value stream management teams.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging lean manufacturing principles to streamline operations and reduce costs.

2. Logistics Management:

• Partner with enterprise supply chain operations team to create the business unit's strategic approach to logistics that balances risk, cost, flexibility, and customer needs in alignment with overall business needs and constraints.
• Ensure timely and efficient logistics management to include inbound/outbound transportation and warehousing operations.

3. Cost Control:

• Partner with sourcing and supply chain operations to implement cost-saving initiatives across the supply chain.
• Monitor and analyze supply chain costs and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with budgetary constraints and financial targets.

4. Quality Assurance:

• Ensure that all sourced materials and logistics operations meet quality standards.
• Work closely with the quality assurance team to address any issues and implement corrective actions.

5. Risk Management:

• Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies.
• Stay informed about geopolitical, economic, and environmental factors that could impact the supply chain.
• Lead development of supply chain agreements in partnership with enterprise procurement department and ensure alignment with business unit strategy and goals.

6. Process Improvement

• Create and refine processes to suit needs of the offsite manufacturing business unit.
• Identify and ensure execution and codification of iterative improvements.

7. Technology Utilization:

• Leverage supply chain management software and tools to enhance efficiency.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, or construction management, or equivalent professional experience required.
• Eight (8) years of experience managing end-to-end supply chain operations, including inventory optimization, transportation, and warehousing.
• Experience with ISO9001 and other Quality Management Systems.
• Experience leading initiatives applying lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies in a manufacturing or industrialized construction context.
• Skilled in fostering collaboration across internal and external teams, strong communication abilities to align diverse stakeholders and project teams.
• Experience working in a fast-paced startup business environment strongly preferred.
• Experience working for an offsite modular construction firm strongly preferred.
• Completed OSHA 30 class is required.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• "Building Good" paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $93,600 - $147,060 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment iscontingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.