Supplier Performance Network Manager
About The Position
The Supplier Performance Manager – Network improves and sustains supplier performance by resolving delivery issues, managing supplier recovery plans, reducing supply chain risks, and ensuring materials are available to meet production schedules and customer commitments. The role reports to the Operations Fulfillment Manager and works closely with network planning, manufacturing facilities, suppliers, and the Procurement Center of Excellence. This is a high-travel, supplier-facing role based in the Irvine, Los Angeles, or Orange County, California area. The position uses a hybrid/remote arrangement between supplier visits, with occasional office meetings. Travel may reach 75% of working time, primarily by car to suppliers in Orange County, with additional domestic or North American air travel and occasional one-night stays. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Irvine; relocation assistance is unavailable.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- At least 5 years of progressive supply chain management experience supporting a manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing supplier performance, delivery commitments, material availability, or supply chain recovery activities.
- Experience identifying supply risks and coordinating corrective actions.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with suppliers, manufacturing facilities, planning, procurement, and business teams.
- Must currently reside within 50 miles of Irvine, California.
- Must be willing to travel up to 75%, including supplier visits, domestic or North American air travel, and occasional overnight stays.
- Must be comfortable working remotely between supplier visits and attending office meetings when required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management.
- Five or more years of procurement experience.
- Seven or more years of supply chain management experience.
- Three or more years leading cross-functional teams or projects.
- Three or more years of supply chain experience in the aerospace industry.
- Direct experience managing suppliers in aerospace manufacturing.
- Experience in supplier performance management, corrective action plans, delivery recovery, and continuous improvement.
- Experience with supplier performance metrics such as OTD, past-due orders, and DPPM.
- Experience in a large manufacturing organization with complex supplier networks.
- Aerospace manufacturing supplier experience and current residence in Orange County.
Responsibilities
- Improve and sustain supplier performance.
- Address supplier delivery issues and manage supplier recovery plans.
- Reduce supply chain risks and ensure materials are available to meet production schedules and customer commitments.
- Identify supply risks and coordinate corrective actions.
- Work cross-functionally with suppliers, manufacturing facilities, planning, procurement, and business teams.
- Use supplier performance metrics and data to drive measurable improvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
