Supply Chain Manager

Job Description: Supply Chain Manager

Department: Purchasing

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading procurement, material planning, supplier performance, and inventory execution within a precision aerospace manufacturing environment. This role requires a hands-on leader with a strong process-improvement mindset who can strengthen material flow, improve execution discipline, and build reliable supply chain processes that support production, quality, and delivery performance.

The ideal candidate brings a systems-oriented approach to supply chain leadership, with the ability to identify breakdowns, solve operational problems, and implement sustainable process improvements across purchasing, planning, supplier management, and inventory control. This individual must be able to operate strategically while remaining close to day-to-day execution and the needs of the manufacturing floor.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Supply Chain Leadership

• Lead procurement, supplier management, and inventory control activities in support of production and business goals
• Establish clear priorities, accountability, and execution discipline across supply chain functions
• Ensure supply chain activities support uninterrupted production, on-time delivery, and cost performance
• Develop scalable processes that improve consistency, visibility, and operational control

Process Improvement and Material Flow

• Evaluate and improve end-to-end supply chain processes, including purchasing workflows, replenishment methods, supplier communication, and material availability
• Identify process breakdowns, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies affecting production flow and implement corrective actions
• Drive improvements in shortage management, transactional accuracy, inventory turns, lead time performance, and planning discipline
• Use data and root-cause problem solving to improve supply chain reliability and execution

Inventory and ERP Discipline

• Oversee inventory strategy, including stocking levels, replenishment methods, and control of excess and obsolete inventory
• Ensure ERP data integrity for lead times, order policies, pricing, part parameters, and supplier records
• Improve inventory accuracy and transactional discipline through standard work and process control
• Drive system and process improvements that increase planning accuracy and material visibility

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Finance to align supply chain priorities with production demand
• Support estimating, new product introduction, engineering changes, and capacity-related decisions with sound supply chain input
• Maintain strong presence and credibility with internal stakeholders by understanding how supply decisions affect manufacturing execution
• Translate operational needs into practical supply chain actions and sustainable processes

Cost, Performance, and Continuous Improvement

• Identify and execute cost-reduction opportunities through sourcing, vendor consolidation, process improvement, and better material strategies
• Develop and monitor KPIs related to supplier performance, shortages, inventory health, on-time delivery, and responsiveness
• Lead continuous improvement efforts that strengthen supply chain performance and support long-term operational stability

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 5–10+ years of supply chain or procurement experience in manufacturing
• Experience in aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong ERP/MRP system experience
• Proven experience managing suppliers and negotiating contracts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on leadership style with ability to operate both strategically and tactically
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) in compliance with ITAR regulations
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods
• Ability to work at computer for long periods
• Ability to work on-site 8-10 hours a days.

PREFERRED ABILITIES

• Process Engineering experience highly preferred
• APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or similar certification
• Experience with CNC machining or precision manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with AS9100 or similar quality systems