Global Supply Manager - Avionics

Mach Industries•Huntington Beach, CA

24d

About The Position

Mach Industries is seeking a strategic Global Supply Manager - Avionics, to lead the sourcing, planning, and execution of all supply chain activities related to avionics systems for our platforms. This role is responsible for developing and implementing category strategies, managing supplier performance, and ensuring the timely delivery of flight-critical components across all phases of production. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of avionics hardware, strong cross-functional collaboration skills, and a proven ability to navigate regulatory requirements while optimizing cost, quality, and lead time in a fast-paced defense environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain/Operations Management, Business, or equivalent. (10+ years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.)
5+ years of supply chain experience, with a focus on electronics or avionics systems.
Proven experience in supplier management, sourcing strategy, and contract negotiation.
Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and demand planning processes.
Familiarity with defense industry compliance requirements, including ITAR, EAR, and NDAA a plus.
Ability to interpret complex BOMs and collaborate with engineering on design-for-procurement initiatives.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in supply chain management for unmanned systems, robotics, or aerospace applications.
Deep expertise in avionics hardware, including flight computers, sensors, and communication systems.
Hands-on experience with supplier qualification and performance management in a defense or high-reliability environment.
Advanced knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as ITAR, EAR, and NDAA, with a track record of ensuring compliance.
Proficiency in advanced supply chain analytics and optimization tools.
Experience supporting rapid production ramps and scalable manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution for all avionics systems, including flight computers, sensors, navigation units, communication hardware, and power distribution components.
Develop and implement a comprehensive Avionics Supply Chain Strategy, managing a specialized vendor base to optimize value, performance, and long-term partnerships.
Identify and onboard new suppliers to address capability or capacity gaps, and establish preferred suppliers for assigned categories.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Program Management, and Procurement to ensure timely sourcing, qualification, and delivery of avionics components aligned with program milestones.
Become technically fluent in the engineering and manufacturing processes of avionics hardware to provide design-for-procurement feedback and support design-for-supply-chain initiatives.
Own initial demand planning and forecasting for avionics components across development, low-rate initial production (LRIP), and ramping production phases.
Assist in the management of MRP inputs and BOM accuracy to ensure supply visibility and alignment with enterprise systems.
Conduct comprehensive supply chain assessments to support material readiness through all production phases, including development, qualification, ramp-up, and sustainment.
Develop category-specific sourcing strategies to mitigate risk, reduce cost, and achieve departmental targets such as payment terms, cash flow, and cost savings.
Drive supplier accountability for performance, including quality, cost, and on-time delivery; manage open orders, resolve supply issues, and triage supplier non-conformances (NCRs).
Negotiate contracts in collaboration with legal and compliance teams, ensuring alignment with ITAR, EAR, NDAA, and other regulatory frameworks.
Conduct benchmarking, market analysis, and quantitative assessments to guide sourcing decisions and optimize procurement outcomes.
Streamline purchasing operations by reducing transactional volume and resolving blocked invoices.
Support broader supply chain activities beyond avionics, including sourcing, procurement, and material planning for non-avionics hardware as needed to meet overall program objectives.
Provide regular briefings to leadership on avionics supply chain performance, risks, and mitigation strategies.