Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager Needed In Camarillo

Camarillo, CA (100% On-Site)

Aerospace Industry

Full-Time | Direct Hire

Salary: Up to $160,000 DOE + Comprehensive Benefits

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead purchasing, planning, inventory control, and supplier management activities across the operation. This is a key leadership opportunity within a highly engineered manufacturing environment and is designed as a long-term succession planning role. As a result, we are looking for a leader who combines strong supply chain expertise with exceptional communication, team development, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Reporting directly to the VP of Operations , this individual will play a critical role in driving operational performance, supporting customer commitments, optimizing inventory, and developing high-performing supply chain teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all supply chain functions including purchasing, planning, scheduling, inventory control, and supplier management.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that improve supplier performance, cost, quality, and delivery.
• Manage inventory levels to support production schedules while optimizing working capital and inventory turns.
• Partner closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Finance teams to align material availability with business objectives.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators related to on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, supplier performance, and material shortages.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the supply chain organization.
• Lead, mentor, and develop buyers, planners, and supply chain professionals.
• Support forecasting, demand planning, production planning, and capacity management activities.
• Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity.
• Provide executive-level reporting and recommendations to leadership regarding supply chain performance and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Progressive experience in supply chain, purchasing, materials management, planning, or inventory control within a manufacturing environment.
• Prior leadership experience managing supply chain teams and developing talent.
• Strong ERP/MRP system experience.
• Experience working in highly regulated or quality-driven manufacturing industries is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated success improving inventory performance, supplier relationships, and operational efficiencies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making abilities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and supply chain reporting tools.
• APICS/CPIM, CSCP, or related certification is a plus.

Desired Leadership Traits

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Strong leadership presence and the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A collaborative and team-oriented management style.
• High emotional intelligence and a coaching mindset.
• The ability to drive accountability while fostering employee development.
• Strategic thinking balanced with a hands-on, operational approach.
• Adaptability and a continuous improvement mentality.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Highly visible leadership position reporting directly to executive leadership.
• Opportunity to shape and elevate the supply chain function.
• Long-term growth potential within the organization.
• Stable, established manufacturing environment with a strong commitment to operational excellence.
• Competitive compensation package up to $160,000 annually , plus comprehensive benefits.

If you are a supply chain leader who enjoys building teams, improving processes, and making a measurable impact within a manufacturing organization, we encourage you to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.