Manager - Global Supply Chain Systems

Other Brooklyn, New York Deer Park, New York


Description

Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications.  With design, sales and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, Mini-Circuits’ products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea and aircraft; automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment.

Mini-Circuits’ sells its products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, sales representatives, as well as through our extensive website.

Position Summary:

The Manager – Global Supply Chain Systems, plays a critical role in advancing Mini-Circuits’ digital transformation strategy by driving successful global implementation and long-term optimization of SAP S/4HANA and related systems.  , This position is responsible for establishing greater standardization, data integrity, and end-to-end process efficiency across our global supply chain network.  This role serves as the functional systems expert and key liaison between Supply Chain, IT, and other cross-functional teams such as Finance and Operations, ensuring technology investments are aligned with business objectives.  This individual will be instrumental in leading efforts to translate business needs into scalable system solutions, support global user adoption, and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
 
Salary Range: $130,000 - $145,000 per year

Job Function: 
  • Supply Chain Systems Leadership:
    • Serve as the global functional lead for supply chain systems, with primary responsibility for SAP S/4HANA and other supporting technologies.
    • Partner with global and regional supply chain, IT, and business stakeholders to align system capabilities with business objectives across planning, procurement, production, supplier quality, and logistics.
    • Drive end-to-end systems strategy and continuous improvement initiatives to support operational scalability, service levels, supply chain performance, and customer experience.
    • Lead and contribute to other global digital transformation initiatives that impact supply chain effectiveness (e.g., automation tools, planning systems, analytics platforms).
  • ERP Implementation & Optimization:
    • Lead supply chain representation in the global SAP S/4HANA program—overseeing functional design, testing, validation, and deployment activities across all modules (MM, PP, IBP/APO, etc.).
    • Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders globally to ensure successful integration of SAP into business operations.
    • Act as the ongoing functional lead for supply chain, leading future ERP enhancements, upgrades, and integrations impacting all supply chain processes globally.
  • Change Management & Adoption:
    • Design and execute change management plans that engage stakeholders at all levels, from global process owners to regional users.
    • Lead the development and delivery of user training programs, documentation, and communication plans to support successful adoption of new tools and processes.
    • Foster a culture of continuous learning, systems thinking (understanding interdependencies), and end-to-end process ownership, while establishing continuous improvement mechanisms for process and system enhancements that enable better service levels, data integrity, and reporting. 
  • Global Supply Chain Process Alignment & Standardization:
    • Collaborate with global and regional supply chain leads to standardize business processes and drive best practices.
    • As a subject matter expert, serve as a facilitator of process harmonization efforts globally across all supply chain functions.
    • Actively support the creation and maintenance of global supply chain master data standards and practices. 
  • Analytics & Reporting:
    • Partner with supply chain leadership and functional Business Intelligence owners globally to develop and enhance reporting capabilities, dashboards, and analytics tools that draw from SAP and other systems.
    • Ensure that global KPIs are consistently defined, measured, and supported through aligned system configurations and reporting / analytics tools.
  • Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:  
    • Act as the liaison between the global supply chain function and technical teams to prioritize, translate, and execute system-related initiatives. 
    • Partner with regional and global leaders in supply chain, operations, finance, and IT to drive cross-functional alignment and decision making in support of business goals. 
    • Influence key stakeholders to adopt process and systems changes, promoting long-term scalability and global consistency.   
  • Functional Leadership: 
    • Serve as the global systems expert and strategic thought partner for global supply chain leadership, contributing to strategic decisions and shaping our long-term systems roadmap. 
    • Provide guidance and mentorship to supply chain process champions globally, enabling knowledge sharing and career growth. 
    • As an integral member of the global supply chain leadership team, actively contribute in shaping broader functional strategy, driving global alignment and ensuring system capabilities support business goals. 
Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the primary coordinator and guide for global SAP S/4HANA users within the supply chain function, ensuring consistency in business process design, configuration, adoption, and continuous improvement.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing across process owners and end users to build long-term capability and ensure business continuity.
  • Provide functional leadership to global supply chain process champions across planning, procurement, logistics, and other sub-functions.
The duties, responsibilities and expectations described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the member, within the scope of the position.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, information systems, engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered 
  • 8+ years of progressive supply chain experience, including 4+ years in systems-focused roles (with deep SAP S/4HANA experience).
  • Proven track record of leading ERP implementation or optimization projects in a global manufacturing environment.
  • Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes including demand/supply planning, procurement, inventory management, production control, supplier quality, and logistics.
  • Experience managing change and driving adoption across diverse global user communities.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
  • Experience supporting other digital tools and platforms beyond ERP is a plus.
  • Familiarity with SAP reporting tools (e.g., Fiori, embedded analytics) and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
  • Certifications such as CSCP, CPIM, PMP, or SAP credentials are desired.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements/Skills:

  • Travel Requirement: Domestic and international may be required to visit Mini-Circuits facilities, suppliers, customers, conferences, etc. (Up to 30% during initial implementation phases and future system upgrades, and up to 15% during steady state operations).
  • Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
  • Ability and willingness to abide by Company’s Code of Conduct.

Disclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines.  Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Management’s discretion.

Mini-Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, gender identity, gender dysphoria, pregnancy-related condition, and domestic violence victim status or protected class characteristic, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law.