Supply Chain Manager

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## Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Forecasting

• Partner with Sales and Program Management to capture customer

forecasts and develop time-phased demand models within the ERP

system

• Segment planning strategies based on program lifecycle phases,

including development, production, and sustainment

• Identify, plan for, and secure long-lead and critical components to

support production schedules

Supplier Development & Procurement

• Evaluate, select, and onboard suppliers based on customer

requirements, certifications, quality history, and technical

capability

• Lead contract negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, and

long-term agreements to ensure cost stability and supply assurance

• Conduct regular supplier business reviews to monitor performance

metrics, including on-time delivery, quality, and responsiveness

Regulatory Compliance & Quality

• Ensure full compliance with aerospace and government regulations,

including ITAR, EAR, DFARS, and customer-specific requirements

• Maintain complete material traceability from origin through

installation, including validation of material certifications and

First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs)

• Manage non-conforming material through MRB processes and collaborate

with suppliers to drive root cause analysis and corrective actions

Logistics & Inventory Optimization

• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics operations, ensuring

adherence to aerospace handling, storage, and transportation

standards

• Implement lean warehousing and workplace organization principles,

including 6S practices, to reduce lead times, improve efficiency,

and minimize handling damage

• Optimize inventory levels using ABC/XYZ classification methods to

balance service levels, cash flow, and carrying costs

Production Coordination & Continuous Improvement

• Align material availability with the master production schedule to

ensure uninterrupted production flow

• Serve as the primary liaison between Engineering, Procurement, and

Operations to manage engineering change orders (ECOs) and minimize

obsolete or excess inventory

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste, improve

supplier and internal processes, and enhance overall supply chain

performance

Leadership & Risk Management

• Represent the supply chain function on integrated product teams,

providing early input on material availability, sourcing risks, and

cost drivers during product design and program execution

• Develop and execute dual-sourcing, risk mitigation, and business

continuity strategies to address vulnerabilities, including

sole-source suppliers, capacity constraints, and geopolitical

disruptions

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to supply chain and

procurement team members, fostering accountability and professional

development