Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Leadership

• Lead and develop the Purchasing, Planning, Inventory Control, and Material Handling functions.
• Establish clear priorities, accountability, and performance expectations across the supply chain organization.
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies that support business growth, customer delivery, and operational excellence.
• Drive a culture of urgency, ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Oversee all procurement activities required to support production, repair, and aftermarket demand.
• Ensure timely placement and execution of purchase orders based on MRP and production requirements.
• Manage supplier performance related to delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost.
• Lead supplier reviews, corrective actions, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Identify and qualify alternate suppliers to mitigate supply chain risk.
• Support contract negotiations, pricing agreements, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Monitor supplier capacity, lead times, and geopolitical risks that may impact operational performance.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 1+ years of progressive supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1+ years of leadership experience managing multiple supply chain functions.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, MRP, inventory management, forecasting, and production planning.
• Experience working within ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite preferred).
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities.

Preferred

• Aerospace, defense, electronics, or other regulated manufacturing experience.
• APICS/ASCM certifications (CPIM, CSCP).
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma training.
• Experience managing strategic inventory and long-lead component planning.
• Knowledge of FAA, AS9100, and supply chain compliance requirements.