Supply Chain Manager

Description

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and executing supply chain strategies to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement, production planning, inventory control, and logistics operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that materials and components meet strict aerospace quality standards and are delivered in alignment with program timelines, regulatory requirements, and customer commitments.

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and executing supply chain strategies to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement, production planning, inventory control, and logistics operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that materials and components meet strict aerospace quality standards and are delivered in alignment with program timelines, regulatory requirements, and customer commitments.

Requirements

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

• Develop and oversee end-to-end supply chain strategies that align with aerospace production schedules and business objectives.
• Manage procurement, vendor selection, negotiation, and strategic sourcing for aerospace-grade materials, components, and services.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure supplier compliance with AS9100, FAA, or other aerospace industry regulations.
• Monitor and optimize inventory levels, lead times, and material flow to minimize shortages, excess, and obsolescence.
• Lead and mentor a team of buyers, planners, logistics personnel, and warehouse staff.
• Establish KPIs and performance metrics to track supply chain effectiveness, cost savings, and supplier performance.
• Oversee logistics operations including inbound freight, customs compliance, and outbound shipping to customers or assembly locations.
• Maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers and lead supplier development initiatives.

Coordinate with program managers and production teams to support on-time delivery of aerospace parts and assemblies.

• Implement and maintain ERP/MRP systems to support planning, purchasing, and reporting.
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives across the supply chain.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 5–10 years of progressive experience in supply chain or operations, with at least 3 years in aerospace or defense manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of aerospace quality and regulatory requirements (e.g., AS9100, ITAR, FAR/DFAR)
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Infor, or similar)
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
• Proven leadership ability with experience managing crossfunctional teams
• APICS/CPIM or PMP certification is a plus
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency may be required to defense contracts

Physical Demand

• Must be able to sit at work station for long periods
• Must be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Work Environment

• Fairly quiet cubicle setting
• Warehouse can be noisy and crowded

Safety Requirements

Follow all safety policies and regulations in the stockroom/warehous.

VIRTEX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, protected Veteran Status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. VIRTEX is an ITAR compliance employer, every employee must be US citizen or permanent resident (valid green card holder).