Supply Chain & Materials Manager At Gems Setra, part of Ralliant, we're looking for a Supply Chain & Materials Manager to lead the end-to-end supply chain operations for our Boxborough manufacturing site. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, you will lead planning, purchasing, inventory management, receiving, shipping, and warehouse operations while driving improvements in customer delivery, inventory optimization, supplier performance, and operational excellence. This is a highly visible leadership role with the opportunity to influence site strategy, develop a talented team, and partner closely with leaders across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Global Supply Chain. You'll play a critical role in supporting continued business growth while helping to shape the future of supply chain operations within a culture built on continuous improvement and the Ralliant Business System (RBS).
What You'll Do:- Lead and develop a high-performing team
- Drive operational performance
- Strengthen supplier and supply chain effectiveness
- Improve the business
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field.3-7 years' experience leading supply chain, materials, planning, purchasing, or inventory management functions within a manufacturing environment.
Proven leadership experience developing teams and driving results.
Strong understanding of demand planning, production planning, inventory management, purchasing, and supplier management.
Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics.
Demonstrated success improving operational performance through continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in high-mix, low-to-medium volume manufacturing environments.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Kanban, pull systems, inventory optimization, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
APICS/CPIM, CSCP, Lean, or similar professional certification.
Experience working within a business system environment such as RBS, DBS, FBS, or equivalent continuous improvement frameworks.
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most.
Gems Setra is a leading global supplier of sensing and monitoring technologies, operating within the Precision Technologies platform of Ralliant Corporation. Through our comprehensive portfolio of premium sensing products, we deliver solutions to customer problems and challenges. As two Fortive businesses merged in 2022, Gems Setra's vision is to connect our customers to their environment to create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 104300.00-193700.00
