Supply Chain Manager

Role overview

The Supply Chain Manager will direct and improve end-to-end supply chain activities that support aircraft completion, modification, and maintenance work. This position is responsible for procurement, inventory oversight, supplier performance, logistics, and material planning so that operations run efficiently and program goals are achieved. Success in the role also requires maintaining key performance indicators tied to cost discipline, timely material availability, inventory accuracy, and supplier results, while staying aligned with aviation compliance requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee procurement, materials control, logistics, and inventory functions that keep aircraft production schedules on track.
• Create and put into action supply chain plans that support both operational priorities and financial goals.
• Deliver against KPIs related to on-time material supply, inventory accuracy, supplier performance, cost savings, and purchase order turnaround time.
• Build and maintain supplier partnerships, including negotiating agreements, tracking performance, and reducing supply risks.
• Work closely with Program Management, Engineering, and Operations to anticipate material needs and avoid schedule slippage.
• Manage purchasing for aircraft parts, avionics, connectivity equipment, cabin interiors, and other related materials.
• Ensure adherence to FAA rules, traceability expectations, and quality standards for aviation materials.
• Track inventory to protect working capital while keeping operations supplied and ready.
• Partner with internal audit, finance, and outside auditors to support cycle count checks, maintain documentation that is ready for audit review, and ensure full traceability of rotable, expendable, and consumable aviation assets in line with regulatory and airworthiness requirements.
• Oversee the complete lifecycle of tooling assets, including buying, calibration planning, maintenance coordination, and repair management to ensure readiness and compliance with aviation regulations and quality systems.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts that raise supply chain efficiency and lower cost.
• Manage supply chain budgets and look for opportunities to reduce spend and improve processes.
• Resolve shortages, vendor concerns, and logistics issues quickly to limit impact on production.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a closely related field.
• Between 5 and 7 years of progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, or materials management, ideally within aviation, aerospace, or manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of inventory control, purchasing processes, and supplier management.
• Hands-on experience with ERP tools and supply chain software platforms.
• Proven ability to meet operational performance targets and manage budgets effectively.
• Strong negotiation abilities and experience handling contracts.
• Preferred: a master’s degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management.
• Preferred: experience with VIP aircraft completions, MRO operations, or aerospace manufacturing.
• Preferred: APICS credentials such as CPIM or CSCP, or an equivalent professional certification.
• Preferred: familiarity with FAA traceability rules, 8130 documentation, and aviation quality systems.
• Preferred: experience managing supply chain teams in a multi-site environment.
• Ability to lead buyers, procurement specialists, inventory staff, and logistics personnel.
• Experience hiring, coaching, evaluating performance, and developing team members.
• Strong grasp of aviation supply chain behavior, lead times, and regulatory expectations.
• Financial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and examine cost drivers.
• Strategic mindset with practical, hands-on leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional teamwork skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability in a fast-moving production setting.
• High attention to detail and a strong focus on compliance and quality.

Additional information

Travel: Travel outside the area and overnight trips should be expected for business travel, industry events, and occasional networking or negotiation meetings.

Other duties: This job description is not intended to list every task or responsibility. Duties and responsibilities may be adjusted at any time, with or without notice.

Working conditions: Work may take place in an office, aircraft hangar, at the departure gate, or on the aircraft parking ramp.