{"id":1170310,"url":"https://alion.io/job/armstrong-fluid-technology-manager-supply-chain","title":"Manager, Supply Chain","company":{"id":668699,"name":"Armstrong Fluid Technology","domain":"armstrongfluidtechnology.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/armstrongfluidtechnology","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"BambooHR","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":84,"open_postings":41,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.659,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":40,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Bengaluru, India"],"countries":["IN"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false},{"name":"Power BI","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-24T07:04:25Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-24","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T21:33:12Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Imagine working at the forefront of innovation in fluid-flow technology, with over 1,400 colleagues across the globe, and contributing to a legacy of excellence that spans eight manufacturing facilities on four continents. Armstrong Fluid Technology is more than just a leader in our industry; we are a community of the brightest and most creative minds, driven by a shared mission to engineer the future and safeguard our planet.\nAs part of our team, you'll be immersed in an environment that fosters growth, creativity, and collaboration. Here, you'll have the opportunity to push boundaries, tackle exciting challenges, and develop cutting-edge solutions that promote energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Every day offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution to a more sustainable future, driving innovations that help lower global carbon footprints. Together, we’re creating a legacy that goes beyond business-one that’s changing the world for the better.\nIn this role, the Supply Chain Manager manages the supply chain team-driving procurement execution, material planning, and supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery, inventory optimization, and system efficiency, while developing people capabilities that support Armstrong’s operational excellence and customer satisfaction.\nKey Accountabilities\nStrategic & Analytical Thinking\nForecasting demand and planning capacity while balancing cost, speed, and risk\nMaking data-driven decisions using KPIs (inventory turnover, fill rate, lead time, OTIF)\nSeeing the end-to-end flow - not just their own link in the chain\nAdjusting to market shifts, tariffs, or supply shocks\nDriving continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma mindset)Financial Acumen\nUnderstanding cost structures - procurement, warehousing, transportation, inventory carrying costs\nMaking trade-off decisions that protect margins without hurting service levels\nEnsure On-Time Delivery (OTD) and Procurement Execution\nDrive on-time delivery (OTD) as a top-level KPI, aiming for high performance across all suppliers and value streams.\nOversee timely procurement by ensuring buyers act on purchase requisitions promptly and in correct quantities & Focus on LT on deliveries\nConduct daily shortage and backlog reviews with planners and buyers to ensure a continuous flow of production orders.\nLead a daily cadence meeting with the entire buyer-planner team to review order releases, past dues (quantity and dollar value), and commodity-specific challenges.\nMonitor and support adherence to consignment agreements for critical parts such as castings and impellers sourced through partners like the Regional Supply Chain team.\nLead Material Planning and Inventory Optimization\nReview Material Requirement Planning (MRP) signals regularly and coordinate material fulfillment by collaborating with suppliers and aggregating demand when feasible.\nCoordinate closely with global demand planners to align inventory and safety stock levels with forecasts.\nOptimize safety stock strategies, drive inventory turnover improvements, and enforce just-in-time (JIT) principles across Armstrong facilities and supplier sites.\nLead efforts to improve forecasting precision and production order releases with internal planners, ensuring readiness aligned with capacity and customer expectations.\nHave CFT approach on new product launches and enhance material procurement plans accordingly.\nMonitor and Improve Supply Chain Performance\nDevelop and sustain delivery performance tracking systems using the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) methodology to drive continuous improvement.\nTrack and analyze key supply chain metrics such as lead times, order handling cycle times, and fill rates to enhance operational performance.\nCollaborate with customer service and sales teams to improve lead times and streamline the quote-to-fulfill cycle.\nMonitor global trends, disruptions, and risks to adapt supply chain strategies using tools like dual sourcing, supplier localization, and logistics optimization.\nStrengthen Supplier Management and Accountability\nBuild and maintain strong supplier relationships through regular performance reviews, scorecards, and compliance checks.\nConduct supplier audits and implement continuous improvement initiatives based on audit findings and operational KPIs.\nCollaborate with sourcing and supplier teams to proactively assess capacity constraints and implement delivery assurance strategies.\nStructure and assign supplier ownership clearly among buyers and planners by value streams, reducing overlap and improving accountability.\nEnforce ISO-compliant procedures for purchasing and planning functions to maintain quality and process integrity.\nLead and Develop Buyer-Planner Teams\nSupervise a team of buyer/planners categorized by product families and value streams.\nClarify ownership of supplier portfolios by aligning responsibilities to specific value streams, reducing overlap and improving accountability.\nDrive transformation initiatives to realign team structure for better performance tracking and supplier relationship management.\nConduct coaching, training, and performance reviews to build capability in ERP tools and supply chain analytics.\nProvide mentorship and day-to-day guidance to buyer-planners to improve performance and ownership.\nImplement and Optimize Supply Chain Systems\nLead the implementation of Kinaxis for advanced planning capabilities, guiding cross-functional teams through integration and change management.\nMonitor and correct LN ERP workflows and master data issues to ensure planning and execution systems are synchronized.\nAutomate routine supply chain tasks and enhance system capabilities to improve forecast accuracy, planning responsiveness, and operational agility.\nEnsure that all systems are aligned to support dynamic planning requirements and real-time visibility into supply performance.\nIntegrate Supply Chain in New Products, Projects, and Regions\nCollaborate with engineering, sales, and program teams to support new product introductions (NPIs), phase-outs, and engineering change orders.\nLead supply chain integration for new regional markets and strategic projects, ensuring timely sourcing, logistics setup, and compliance alignment.\nParticipate in SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) processes with commercial teams to align inventory and demand.\nStreamline and optimize the New Change Process (NCP) to improve supply chain responsiveness to product lifecycle changes.\nPeople Management\nCoaching and motivating warehouse, procurement, and logistics staff\nDelegating effectively across multiple sites or shifts\nConflict resolution between departments (e.g., sales wants more stock, finance wants less)\nBuilding long-term supplier partnerships, not just transactional deals\nManaging multiple stakeholders - internal teams, 3PLs, customers, regulators\nProblem-Solving Under Pressure\nHandling disruptions (supplier delays, demand spikes, logistics failures) quickly and calmly\nRoot-cause analysis rather than just firefighting\nBuilding contingency plans and backup supplier networks\nCommunication & Negotiation\nNegotiating pricing, terms, and SLAs with vendors and suppliers\nTranslating operational issues into business language for senior leadership\nAligning sales, procurement, warehousing, and finance teams who often have conflicting priorities\nWhat We’re Looking For\nTo thrive in this role, you should bring:\nEducation and Experience\nBachelor’s degree Mechanical/Electrical/industrial engineering or Masters in business administration, supply chain management, operations management shall be an additional advantage.\n10-15 years of demonstrated experience in supply chain, procurement and logistics functions in a configured manufacturing environment.\nPreferred to have the following:\nAPICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)\nCertified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)\nCertified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) - from ISM\nPrior experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, ideally LN or similar such as SAP, CMS etc.\nProficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced data organization and analytics capabilities in Excel and Power BI.\nExposure to supply chain planning platform like Kinaxis.\nTechnical Skills\nExcellent understanding of materials planning and inventory management principles.\nKnowledge of lean manufacturing principles and experience in implementing process improvement initiatives.\nKnowledge of cost reduction and supply optimization initiatives.\nKnowledge of Lean or Six Sigma methodologies is considered an asset\nKnowledge of commodity costing & rich supplier Base locally/globally.\nGood understanding on Manufacturing processes.\nSoft Skills\nDemonstrated success in leadership experience managing teams or cross-functional projects\nStrong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis.\nCapability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.\nExcellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, suppliers and team members.\nWhy Armstrong Fluid Technology?\nBy joining us, you’ll become part of a global community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of fluid-flow technology while upholding Armstrong's commitment to sustainability. You’ll have endless opportunities to learn, grow, and make a significant impact on the world. 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