Operations Supervisor

We are looking for a Operations Supervisor to lead material planning and logistics activities on a contract basis. This role is focused on maintaining reliable parts availability, strengthening inventory performance, and supporting shipment execution for technical equipment while balancing cost and service expectations. The ideal candidate brings strong operational judgment, experience in supply chain planning, and the ability to coordinate effectively across sales, service, warehousing, and transportation partners.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and guide the spare parts planning approach to maintain service availability while controlling inventory investment and stock levels.

• Coordinate demand planning activities with internal commercial and service teams so materials are positioned to support customer needs without unnecessary premium freight.

• Review and authorize replenishment decisions, including reorder timing, buffer stock targets, and purchasing priorities within assigned limits.

• Direct shipment planning for microscope orders by aligning schedules, paperwork, warehouse preparation, and carrier execution to meet delivery commitments.

• Improve inventory reliability through cycle count oversight, stock accuracy initiatives, and actions that reduce excess, aging, and obsolete materials.

• Monitor warehouse and fulfillment performance by tracking backorders, lead times, and operating costs, then driving corrective action where needed.

• Serve as the primary escalation point for supply risks that could affect installations, equipment uptime, or customer delivery timelines.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in materials planning, inventory management, logistics, or a similar operational function within a technical or capital equipment setting.
• Strong working knowledge of supply chain systems and advanced Excel for forecasting, inventory evaluation, and data analysis.
• Solid understanding of demand planning, spare parts operations, and domestic and international shipping processes.
• Demonstrated experience supporting warehouse performance, inventory control, and service-driven material availability.
• Background in supply chain strategy, risk management, and logistics execution within a complex operations environment.
• CPIM certification or comparable inventory and production planning expertise is preferred.