ETC is a global leader in lighting, rigging, and power control solutions used in theaters, concert venues, schools, attractions, houses of worship, and architectural spaces around the world. For more than 50 years, we've combined the resources of a global company with an employee-focused culture that puts people first. As a 100% employee-owned company, we all share in our success and are committed to building innovative products and exceptional customer experiences.
We're looking for a Supply Chain Manager to provide strategic leadership for purchasing, planning, inventory management, and logistics functions across multiple regions. Partnering closely with leaders across our global operations, this role will develop scalable processes, optimize costs, strengthen supplier relationships, and ensure the efficient movement of materials and products worldwide. Through strong leadership and data-driven decision-making, the Supply Chain Manager will balance customer needs, inventory objectives, and operational efficiency while supporting long-term business growth.
The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, along with progressive leadership experience in supply chain management, including at least 5-7 years in a supervisory capacity. Candidates should demonstrate broad expertise across purchasing, planning, inventory management, and logistics, with a proven track record of driving cost reduction initiatives and operational improvements. Success in this role requires exceptional leadership, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills, as well as the ability to influence outcomes, develop high-performing teams, and navigate complex business challenges. A high level of professional judgment, attention to detail, and willingness to travel internationally are essential.
ETC offers a standout benefits package, including healthcare coverage available on day one, generous paid time off, and retirement benefits through both a 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Questions? Contact Katie Barreau at 608-824-5329 or [email protected].
Representative Responsibilities:
• Oversees global supply chain functions and departments including purchasing, planning, inventory and logistics through subordinate managers
• Oversees the company’s supply chain objectives and policies
• Ensures issues regarding new/existing products are resolved in a timely and cost-efficient manner
• Ensures costing for new/existing products are maintained in a timely manner
• Oversees Master Schedule review of past performance data to forecast needs and production levels
• Oversees how product is acquired, distributed, allocated and delivered around the world
• Direct the allocation of materials, supplies and products
• Understand the needs of the company and how to meet the expectations
• Develops the strategy to manage cost, sourcing and time required for transportation of goods
• Reviews all departmental functions and identifies areas for improvement
• Other duties as assigned.
• Special projects and requests are completed in a timely and positive fashion.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Leads and directs the work of others
• Oversees budget
• Regulates the amount of spending
• Manages the month-to-month expenditures
• Coordinates and collaborates with other departments of the company in establishing and carrying out responsibilities
• Develop and maintain positive communication between department and other departments.
• Performs the hiring, orientation, training, performance management, career development, and overall employee development of department personnel.
• Formulates, implements & reviews ISO procedures related to the departments
• Instructs employees about procedures and work instructions
• Informs employees as to company/departmental plans and progress
• Maintains reporting on all department activities
• Continue to monitor efficiency in the department and make improvements where appropriate
• Perform other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or 8 years of comparable experience in increasingly responsible positions in supply chain management
• Demonstrated experience in various supply chain departments
• Demonstrated experience in cost reduction
• 5-7 or more years previous supervisory experience in supply chain management
• Demonstrates expertise in a variety of supply chain concepts, practices and procedures.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals
• Familiarity with employment law
• Excellent communicate and organizational skills
• Knowledge of company policies
• Strong attention to detail
• Motivation and leadership skills
• Ability to travel globally
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or eight years of comparable experience in increasingly responsible supply chain management positions
- Experience across various supply chain departments, including purchasing, planning, inventory management, and logistics
- Demonstrated experience driving cost reduction
- At least five to seven years of supervisory experience in supply chain management
- Expertise in supply chain concepts, practices, and procedures
- Familiarity with employment law
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Motivation and leadership skills
- Ability and willingness to travel globally
What We Do
A global leader in the manufacturing of lighting and rigging technology, ETC employs nearly 1400 people in 13 corporate offices around the world. ETC is proud of its industry reputation for unmatched technical and customer service, 24/7/365. And with a family of over 300 authorized service centers throughout the world, staffed by hundreds of certified technicians, customers are never far from an ETC resource with a face and a name. ETC develops professional tools and makes them accessible to everyone. Their products are found in small and large venues worldwide, such as theatres, churches, restaurants, hotels, schools, television studios, casinos, theme parks, and opera houses. Founded in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1975, ETC was begun with the passionate belief that there was a better way to make a lighting control console. A small group of university students challenged themselves by creating a microprocessor-based console that outdid other boards on the market at the time. That entrepreneurial spirit grew into an award-winning business. To learn more about ETC and our history of innovation, visit www.etcconnect.com.
