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.