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Horton, Inc. has an opening for a Supply Chain Program Manager. This role is open at our corporate headquarters in Roseville, MN and is an onsite role Monday-Friday.

Position Summary:

The Supply Chain Program Manager is responsible for driving end-to-end supply chain readiness, supplier execution, and cost optimization from initial concept through full commercialization. Partnering closely with R&D, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing, this role governs supplier deliverables across the stage-gate (HIP) process, manages prototype sourcing and tooling strategies, and enforces BOM cost targets to accelerate time-to-market while protecting margin targets. Beyond NPD, this role drives enterprise supplier capabilities through should-cost modeling, VA/VE, global standards, and multi-site planning, optimizing TCO while building a resilient, scalable supply chain.

Company Information:
As a global leader in thermal control for power systems, Horton offers a variety of technologies for transportation and industrial applications to operate at the optimal temperature — even in the most demanding conditions. For over 70 years, the organization has been an integral partner to companies worldwide providing innovative and reliable engine cooling solutions for heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. For more information on Horton, Inc. please visit our web site at www.hortonww.com. 

Supply Chain Program Manager Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities:

• Partner with R&D, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to ensure supply chain readiness from concept through commercialization for NPD projects.
• Manage all supplier deliverables for company new product introductions per requirements of the defined stage-gate process (HIP).
• Drive Bill of Materials (BOM) cost estimation, monitor cost roll-ups, and execute strategies to ensure product launches meet or exceed margin targets.
• Lead prototype sourcing and quick-turn tooling strategies by identifying and developing key suppliers to accelerate design validation and time-to-market for new products.
• Identify, evaluate, and successfully onboard new suppliers capable of meeting technical specifications, quality standards, financial health, and capacity requirements for new products that enable Horton’s fast-paced growth.
• Coordinate material availability, tooling completion, and capacity planning to guarantee a seamless transition from pilot builds to full-scale volume production.
• Integrate proactive supply chain risk management into all stages of the NPD process, evaluating sourcing vulnerabilities, material lead times, and supplier readiness to safeguard time-to-market and ramp-up execution.
• Conduct data-driven make-vs-buy analyses with Advanced Manufacturing to optimize plant capacity and maximize cost efficiency.

Supporting Responsibilities:

• Drive end-to-end cost-reduction initiatives by combining high-complexity spend analysis, VA/VE, and strategic supplier negotiations to achieve sustainable bottom-line TCO savings.
• Direct company-wide Should-Cost modeling/benchmarking initiatives, leveraging AI-driven analytics and advanced cost tools to validate supplier pricing, establish market transparency, and prevent cost inflation.
• Establish, maintain, and govern global supplier standards and technical specifications across key manufacturing processes, including custom tooling and precision molding.
• Oversee end-to-end supplier development activities, establish operational benchmarks, driving performance reviews, and executing process improvement plans across critical suppliers.
• Standardize and execute cross-location material planning to optimize shared commodity supply, drive process consistency, and ensure seamless material transitions during plant product line transfers.

Supply Chain Program Manager Qualifications:

Base requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management, strategic sourcing, procurement, or manufacturing operations.
• Proven track record of leading New Product Introduction (NPI) and product development sourcing from early-stage concept through commercialization.
• Ability to manage multiple complex, fast-turn projects in a rapidly growing, dynamic business environment.
• Demonstrated expertise conducting supplier technical audits, onboarding, performance scorecards (PPM, OTD), and managing Root Cause Corrective Action (CAPA) plans.
• Strong history of managing high-value spend categories and driving large-scale, multi-project cost-reduction initiatives.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. No Visa sponsorship available for this role.

Preferred requirements:

• Experience within a manufacturing plant environment, actively participating in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), inventory optimization, and material flow improvements.
• Hands-on experience with modern ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced analytics or AI-driven costing tools.
• Industry recognized certifications such as APICS (CPIM/CSCP), ISM (CPSM), or PMP are highly desirable.
• Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement knowledge and execution is a strong plus.

Additional Information:

The estimated hiring range for this position is $120,000-$155,000 per year plus bonus. Compensation will increase within the range based on experience and qualifications. We also offer a competitive benefits package including PTO, Company Paid Holidays, 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Life, AD&D, STD, LTD, Education Assistance, and a dynamic work environment.

To apply, qualified candidates should log onto https://careers-horton.icims.com. 

Horton, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer.  Veterans/Disabled  

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