Innovation Starts With You
Propel your career at Belden, where innovation creates possibilities—for our people, our customers, and the communities we serve. We connect people, information, and ideas to solve the world’s most complex connectivity challenges, turning curiosity into meaningful impact. Here, you’ll take on work that challenges you, supports your growth, and empowers you to shape what’s next. You’ll collaborate with global teams, gain diverse perspectives, and contribute to solutions that extend beyond our business—creating value in the world around us.
Together, we are shaping the future of digitization and paving the way for the next generation of innovation.
Position Summary
The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing all local supply chain operations, including purchasing, inventory management, production planning, vendor management, warehousing, and distribution of finished goods. This role ensures operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, supplier performance, and alignment with company goals and key performance indicators (KPIs). The Supply Chain Manager will lead cross-functional initiatives, support continuous improvement efforts, and develop strategies that drive productivity, cost savings, and customer satisfaction. This position will be onsite in Rochester, NY.
What You Will Do
- Lead and manage day-to-day supply chain operations, including purchasing, inventory control, production planning, warehousing, and shipping activities.
- Develop and implement supply chain strategies that support organizational goals, operational efficiency, and performance KPIs.
- Analyze inventory trends, forecasting data, and operational metrics to improve planning accuracy and overall supply chain performance.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels to support production demands while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
- Oversee inventory control processes, including cycle counts and inventory accuracy initiatives.
- Establish and improve supply chain policies, procedures, and best practices to increase efficiency, quality, and safety.
- Manage supplier relationships and monitor vendor performance related to quality, delivery, and service expectations.
- Coordinate timely and accurate placement of purchase orders to support demand planning and business initiatives.
- Support new product launches to ensure product availability and successful execution of ship dates.
- Lead budgeting activities for the Supply Chain department and monitor departmental performance against financial objectives.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, production, sales, finance, and other departments to support business objectives.
- Lead, mentor, and develop Supply Chain team members through training, coaching, and performance management.
- Develop departmental goals, benchmarks, and accountability measures to support continuous improvement.
- Maintain accurate system and master data to ensure optimal ERP and operational performance.
- Participate in regular business review meetings and contribute to operational planning initiatives.
- Identify operational issues proactively, develop solutions, and drive issues through resolution.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Will Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or warehouse management roles.
- Prior experience supervising or leading cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to solve complex problems.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Demonstrated ability to lead by example, take ownership, and drive results.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative and proactive approach to communication.
- Proven ability to develop staff through coaching, training, and performance management.
- Flexibility and adaptability in problem-solving and decision-making.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
- Regular use of hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate tools or equipment.
- Frequent standing, sitting, climbing, balancing, talking, and hearing.
- Regular walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and stair climbing.
- Occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 25 pounds.
- Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
- Work is performed in an indoor, climate-controlled environment.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Applicants can expect a base compensation range of $85,000 - $120,000 annually, plus benefits and additional incentives based on the level of the role. This is the reasonable estimate that Belden believes it might pay for this job based on applicable circumstances at the time of posting. Belden may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law, and commensurate with the applicant’s experience, qualifications, and geographical location.
Belden also offers hybrid and remote work practices where feasible and provides employees with benefits that could include health/dental/vision, long term/short term disability, life insurance, HSA/FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, paid leave for volunteer work in your community, training opportunities, professional talent management and succession planning, corporate health well-being initiatives and a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability!
Let’s Create Possibilities Together.
Join a global community shaping the future of intelligent connectivity. At Belden, you’ll help push the boundaries of technology and write the next chapter of innovation, creating possibilities for your career, your future, and the world around you.
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.
