Perma Pure and Maxtec are now united under one platform: Salaera™. 

While our products and support remain unchanged, our structure has evolved. Salaera brings our capabilities together under a single parent brand, strengthening our ability to advance precision breath and gas technologies across healthcare, diagnostics, and environmental markets. 

The name Salaera reflects our purpose: enabling healthier futures by protecting the integrity of the air and gas systems people rely on. 

Follow along to learn how Salaera is creating a future powered by smarter, cleaner, and more efficient systems. 

Learn more at salaera.com.

Industry: Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Company Size: 51-200 employees

Salaera

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**About Us **

At Salaera, we are driven by a mission to create solutions that improve lives. We design and deliver innovative products across medical, industrial, environmental, and life science industries while remaining committed to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

**About the Role **

We are seeking a Supply Chain Manager to own end‑to‑end supply chain performance in a manufacturing environment. This role leads the SIOP process and ensures strong alignment between demand, supply, and production execution. Success in this role is measured by on‑time delivery (OTD), inventory turns, and the consistent availability of materials to support manufacturing operations.

This position is ideal for a high‑horsepower individual contributor who also leads—someone who drives outcomes directly while aligning teams to bring clarity, discipline, and execution to a dynamic production environment.

**What You’ll Do **

**Supply Chain Leadership & Strategy **

- Own and continuously improve the SIOP process to align demand, supply, and production capacity

- Drive OTD and inventory performance through tight integration with manufacturing operations

- Identify and mitigate risks related to material supply, capacity constraints, and demand variability

- Lead continuous improvement initiatives across planning and execution processes

- Represent Supply Chain in new product introductions (NPI) to ensure production readiness

**Production Planning & Inventory Management **

- Lead demand and supply planning with a strong focus on manufacturing execution

- Translate demand signals into actionable production and material plans

- Ensure material availability using MRP/ERP systems

- Optimize inventory levels (raw, WIP, finished goods) to balance service levels and working capital

- Maintain accurate planning parameters including lead times, lot sizes, and safety stock

**Materials & Supplier Management **

- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery, and responsiveness

- Lead sourcing and negotiation efforts to drive cost improvements and supply continuity

- Monitor and improve supplier performance across delivery, quality, and lead time adherence

- Proactively address supply disruptions and implement mitigation plans

**Logistics & Operational Execution **

- Partner with suppliers and logistics providers to meet production and customer delivery requirements

- Drive improvements in lead times, freight cost, and overall supply chain responsiveness

**Team Leadership & Cross‑Functional Alignment **

- Lead and develop team members across planning, procurement, and logistics

- Partner closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Finance

- Establish clear accountability and performance expectations tied to operational KPIs

- Foster a culture of ownership, responsiveness, and continuous improvement

**Data, Systems & Planning Discipline **

- Leverage ERP, MRP, and demand planning systems to drive accuracy and execution

- Ensure integrity of key system data including BOMs, routings, lead times, and inventory records

- Analyze KPIs and operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities

- Drive data‑based decision‑making across the organization

**Compliance & Operational Discipline **

- Ensure supply chain processes comply with regulatory and quality standards (medical device environment)

- Maintain disciplined execution across planning, procurement, and production support

- Support initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen operational performance

**What We’re Looking For **

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field

- **7+ years of supply chain experience ** in a manufacturing environment

- **3+ years of leadership experience **

- Proven success in production planning, inventory management, and supplier management

- Strong ERP/MRP expertise (PLEX preferred)

- Deep understanding of manufacturing supply chains and material flow

- Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills

- Excellent communication skills with strong cross‑functional leadership capability

**Key Competencies **

- Planning & Organization

- Negotiation & Supplier Management

- Analytical Problem Solving

- ERP Utilization

- Proactive Leadership

- Team Collaboration

- Customer Focus

- Integrity & Accountability

**Direct Reports **: Yes

**Our Values **

We are committed to living our HIVE values: Humble, Inclusive, Visionary, and Engaged. Apply today to help us build solutions that make a meaningful impact.

Supply Chain Manager

**About Us **

At Salaera, we are driven by a mission to create solutions that improve lives. We design and deliver innovative products across medical, industrial, environmental, and life science industries while remaining committed to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

**About the Role **

We are seeking a Buyer to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations by ensuring timely procurement and replenishment of materials. This role is critical to maintaining production flow through disciplined purchasing execution, strong supplier coordination, and accurate inventory management. The Buyer works closely with Production, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service to proactively manage material availability and mitigate supply risk.

**What You’ll Do **

- Plan, schedule, and manage purchase orders to meet production requirements while balancing short‑term execution and long‑term material planning

- Use ERP and planning tools to maintain accurate purchasing signals, inventory levels, and order timing

- Issue clear and detailed purchase orders, including specifications, quantities, and delivery expectations

- Actively manage supplier performance to ensure on‑time delivery, including expediting, de‑expediting, and quantity adjustments

- Maintain accurate pricing and purchasing data in ERP systems prior to order placement

- Monitor supplier lead times and communicate impacts to Production, Planning, and Customer Service teams

- Review shortage, exception, and expedite reports to proactively prevent production disruptions

- Coordinate supplier returns, rework, and corrective actions to support quality and production needs

- Execute day‑to‑day tactical purchasing activities for internal manufacturing operations

- Participate in daily production stand‑up meetings to provide updates on material availability, risks, and mitigation plans

**What We’re Looking For **

- Minimum of **3 years of purchasing experience ** in a manufacturing environment (raw materials experience preferred)

- Strong understanding of **MRP principles **, including BOMs and material planning processes

- Hands‑on, self‑directed professional with strong problem‑solving skills

- High attention to detail and data accuracy with solid analytical skills

- Proficiency in **Microsoft Excel ** and other Microsoft Office tools

- Experience working with **ERP systems ** (PLEX experience is a plus)

- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment

**Key Competencies **

- Supplier Management

- Problem Solving

- Team Collaboration

- Communication (Written & Verbal)

- Logistics Coordination

- Dependability and Integrity

**Our Values **

We are committed to living our HIVE values: Humble, Inclusive, Visionary, and Engaged. Apply today to help us build solutions that make a meaningful impact.

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