Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain ManagerAirtomic, Ducting Solutions:Located in Franklin, Indiana, Airtomic Ducting Solutions is a growing ducting aerospace solutions provider. Our dynamic team works closely together to support our customers and to ensure the success of our business. We focus on providing our employees with opportunities to learn and grow. We provide our customers with best-in-class service. We strive to understand our customers, market, and products to maximize our results.PURPOSE AND SCOPE:Responsible for leading the end-to-end material flow, procurement, and logistics in a fast-paced environment. Develop employees through a combination of providing coaching and training.Ensure the availability of aviation components and rotables, drive supplier performance, and guarantee strict compliance with aviation regulatory standards.ROLES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:Acts proactively supporting safety at all times. Safety is ALWAYS firstLeads supplier development strategy, identifying sources of services and products, make / buy decisions, inventory levels to ensure products are available to meet customer on time delivery.Lead RFQs, negotiates supplier contracts, and establish commodity strategies to achieve cost savings and favorable terms.Lead inventory control, including stockroom, cycle counts, stock allocation, and shelf-life controls to minimize shortages and ensure inventory accuracy.Manage inbound/outbound freight, hazardous materials (DG shipments), and customs for timely global delivery.Maintain complete traceability documentation and ensure all parts comply with aviation airworthiness mandates.Supervise buyers, planners, and material handlers while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.Manage suppliers to ensure OTD and quality KPIs are achieved.Develop and execute strategies improving of safety, on time delivery, inventory, and productivityUtilize goal deployment process (GDP) to maintain focus and to develop and implement supporting objectives for each team members, measure actual performance against plan and implement effective countermeasures where appropriateUnderstand customer needs and ability to translate into supply chain & operational schedulesDevelop and manage direct Purchasing process to ensure timely availability of direct materials and suppliesExpert in coaching direct and indirect reports to improve individual/team performanceCreate inputs/supports the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning processEnsure compliance with company policies and procedures, especially those pertaining to compliance, safety, and business ethicsApply theory of constraints, elevate and remove barriersSupport all efforts to improve customer satisfaction (OTD, Quality, Low cost)Manage supply and demand to assure optimal inventory, productive factory workflow and best overall value for AirtomicMaterial planning to assure on-time delivery, achievement of revenue requirements, and effective inventory managementDevelop processes to analyze material purchases supporting cost reduction, inventory control, E&O and supplier performance.Coordinate contractors for facilities maintenance.Perform all other duties as requiredREQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of progressive responsibility in supply chain functions including ERP based planning, purchasing, production control, and logistics activitiesExperience in a high mix low volume, engineered to order environment.Understanding of FAA/EASA/CAA/CAAC regulations, traceability documents (e.g., FAA Form 8130-3), and quality standards (AS9100, ISO 9001, NADCAP).Demonstrated history of finding parts / details using ILS or other aerospace suppliers / brokers.Demonstrated history of identifying / developing aerospace suppliers.Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma processes.Demonstrated history of strong critical thinking skills with solid strategic and tactical balance.Change-agent with a history of challenging and coaching others in culture change.Highly regarded customer responsiveness and ambassadorship skills.Superior communication across all levels of the organization.US Citizen Required.Strong Microsoft Office Skills in WORD, EXCEL, Power BI, and PowerPointAttendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of this positionPREFERRED SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:• Aerospace operations/MRO experience• APICS (American Production and Inventory Control) Certification – CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management)ISM (Institute of Supply Management) Certification – C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager)Bachelor’s Degree, MBA or master’s degree in a relevant field preferred.Working knowledge of QuantumDefense Industry experience strongly preferred.Act on behalf of Airtomic:Represent Airtomic in a professional, innovative, positive, pro-active mannerReporting to this Position:Buyer/Planner(s)Material Handler(s)Relationships:Reports to & works closely with Plant ManagerDaily interaction with Suppliers and ContractorsDaily interaction with internal departmentsTravel Requirements:Up to 10% travelWe offer competitive compensation with bonus opportunities!Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision and company matched 401k plan.Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/h/vJob SummaryRequisition Number: SUPPL Job Category: AdministrativeSchedule: Full-Time