Supply Chain Manager

JOB TITLE: Supply Chain Manager

LOCATION: Columbia MO

SALARY: $/year

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Direct Hire

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical dental and vision

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary

Summary:

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with production schedules and business objectives

• Manage end-to-end supply chain activities including:

  • Procurement

  • Inventory planning

  • Logistics

  • Warehousing

  • Supplier management

• Monitor material availability to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations

• Coordinate demand forecasting and production planning with manufacturing and engineering teams

• Optimize inventory levels while minimizing shortages and excess stock

• Identify evaluate and manage qualified suppliers and subcontractors

• Negotiate contracts pricing delivery schedules and service agreements

• Monitor supplier performance metrics including:

  • Quality

  • On-time delivery

  • Responsiveness

• Conduct supplier audits and ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements

• Develop contingency sourcing plans to reduce supply chain risk

• Ensure compliance with manufacturing regulations export controls and material traceability requirements

• Support quality assurance initiatives and corrective action processes related to supplier issues

• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and material traceability records

• Partner with quality teams to resolve non-conformances and supplier corrective actions

• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics operations

• Coordinate transportation shipping documentation customs paperwork and international shipments as applicable

• Identify and optimize reliable cost-effective shipping methods

• Implement inventory management systems and support continuous improvement initiatives

• Analyze supply chain performance data and prepare operational reports

• Lead and mentor supply chain purchasing and logistics personnel

• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives

• Collaborate with finance to manage budgets and reduce operational costs

• Support process optimization and digital transformation initiatives

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Engineering Operations Management or a related field

• 5 10 years of supply chain or procurement management experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment

• Experience with strategic sourcing supplier relationship management inventory optimization demand forecasting regulatory compliance ERP/MRP systems risk management Lean Manufacturing cost reduction strategies and cross-functional leadership

• Strong understanding of industry standards quality systems and supplier compliance requirements

• Knowledge of inventory planning forecasting and logistics operations

• Strong negotiation analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent leadership organizational and communication abilities

• Must qualify as a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with defense contracts and government procurement regulations

• Knowledge of international shipping and export compliance (ITAR/EAR)

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract contract-to-hire and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering IT production maintenance and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation aerospace and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace aviation engineering maintenance aircraft design defense

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