Supply Chain & Logistics Manager

A1J Technologies LLC•San Jose, CA

About The Position

The Supply Chain & Logistics Manager leads and optimizes A1J Technologies' procurement, supplier management, material planning, inventory control, receiving, logistics, outside processing coordination, and shipping functions to support manufacturing operations and customer delivery commitments. As the company transitions from a precision machining job shop to a scalable Tier 1 supplier for commercial aerospace and defense customers, the role establishes a disciplined, reliable, and cost-effective supply chain infrastructure. The manager is accountable for making sure materials, tooling, components, and outsourced services are available when needed, in the required quantities, and in compliance with customer, engineering, and quality requirements. The role oversees material flow from procurement and receipt through inventory storage, manufacturing support, outside processing, and final shipment, while maintaining accurate ERP transactions, material traceability, and inventory controls. The position leads the supply chain organization, establishes procedures, roles, performance expectations, training, and KPIs, and collaborates across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Planning, Sales, Finance, and Operations. It manages purchasing and supplier development, material planning, inventory and receiving controls, internal logistics, subcontracted processing, shipping, aerospace quality-system compliance, ERP data integrity, budgets, cost performance, and continuous improvement. The work environment is primarily office-based, with regular presence in receiving, inventory, shipping, and manufacturing areas. The role involves frequent interaction with suppliers, manufacturing personnel, department managers, and leadership; occasional supplier visits, performance reviews, and audits; and extended periods of computer-based analysis, ERP transactions, reporting, and communication. Occasional lifting or movement of light materials may be required in accordance with safety procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field; equivalent relevant manufacturing experience may be considered.
At least 7 years of progressive experience in manufacturing supply chain, purchasing, logistics, inventory management, or related operations.
At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
Strong knowledge of procurement, supplier management, material planning, receiving, inventory control, and logistics.
Demonstrated experience managing supplier performance, negotiating commercial terms, and resolving material availability issues.
Experience establishing inventory controls, cycle-count programs, and ERP transaction discipline.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing purchasing processes.
Strong understanding of manufacturing material flow, outside processing, and production scheduling dependencies.
Ability to develop and implement standardized departmental procedures and performance metrics.
Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and manufacturing data analysis.
Ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to production and customer delivery risks.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional improvement initiatives and hold teams accountable for results.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace, defense, precision CNC machining, or high-mix, low-volume manufacturing.
Familiarity with AS9100, aerospace material traceability, approved supplier controls, and customer quality flow-down requirements.
Experience managing outside special processing, including heat treatment, plating, coating, grinding, and subcontracted manufacturing.
Experience with JobBoss ERP or comparable manufacturing systems.
APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD certification, or ISM CPSM certification.
Experience implementing inventory management systems and improving inventory accuracy in environments with limited existing controls.
Experience establishing supplier scorecards, strategic sourcing programs, and purchasing performance dashboards.
Experience managing receiving, warehouse operations, shipping, transportation, and material handling functions.
Experience supporting organizational growth and implementing scalable supply chain processes.
Demonstrated success improving supplier delivery, material availability, inventory performance, and manufacturing support.

Responsibilities

Lead purchasing, supplier management, receiving, inventory control, material handling, logistics, and shipping functions.
Establish departmental roles, accountability, standardized operating procedures, training requirements, cross-training plans, and KPIs.
Coordinate staffing and workload coverage and promote continuous improvement and collaboration across functions.
Direct procurement of raw materials, tooling, consumables, equipment-related supplies, and outside processing services.
Develop sourcing strategies; manage RFQs, purchase orders, acknowledgments, delivery commitments, supplier negotiations, and procurement controls.
Monitor open orders, supplier commitments, shortages, long-lead risks, and alternate sourcing needs; support new product introductions, engineering changes, and customer expedites.
Monitor supplier delivery, quality, cost, responsiveness, and lead-time performance; maintain scorecards, conduct reviews, and coordinate corrective actions and supplier development.
Coordinate supplier qualification, approved supplier status, audits, and corrective actions with Quality.
Partner with the Master Scheduler and manufacturing teams to align material availability with production plans and customer commitments.
Monitor material requirements, stock, open orders, and supplier lead times; identify shortages early and coordinate recovery and escalation.
Support manufacturing readiness reviews and validate material requirements with Engineering and Operations.
Establish inventory procedures, identification, storage, location controls, traceability, receiving-to-inventory, and inventory-to-production processes.
Maintain accurate inventory records in JobBoss and supporting systems; implement cycle counts, reconciliations, corrective actions, stock levels, and excess or obsolete inventory monitoring.
Coordinate inventory valuation and reporting with Finance and protect and control materials during storage and internal movement.
Oversee receiving verification, documentation, ERP transactions, inspection status, material identification, and resolution of discrepancies, damage, and supplier returns.
Ensure materials awaiting inspection or acceptance are controlled and not used without required verification or approval.
Manage internal logistics, staging, storage, transfers, and material delivery to manufacturing; improve visibility and reduce handling delays and misplaced inventory.
Coordinate outside processing and subcontracted manufacturing, including purchase orders, supplier commitments, part tracking, expected returns, documentation, quality requirements, and recovery plans.
Oversee shipping and transportation; establish shipment verification, packaging, identification, and documentation procedures and coordinate freight and shipment schedules.
Coordinate final inspection and product release with Quality and ensure shipment accuracy, ERP records, and communication about delivery status and exceptions.
Ensure supply chain activities comply with the A1J quality management system, AS9100, customer-specific requirements, approved supplier controls, traceability, preservation, and documentation requirements.
Support internal, external, and customer audits, risk assessments, supplier corrective actions, and continuous improvement while respecting Quality's independent authority.
Maintain accurate ERP procurement, inventory, receiving, supplier, and shipping data; standardize transactions and correct recurring system errors.
Develop reporting tools and dashboards and support ERP improvements, process automation, and digital transformation.
Monitor purchasing spend, inventory investment, freight, outside processing, and supplier costs; identify cost reductions without compromising quality, traceability, or delivery.
Establish departmental budgets and support forecasting as assigned; provide performance reports, risks, and improvement recommendations to Operations leadership.
Analyze shortages, excess inventory, delays, and material-handling inefficiencies and implement corrective actions to improve throughput and on-time delivery.
Track and report KPIs including supplier on-time delivery, material availability, shortages, inventory accuracy and turns, purchase order accuracy, supplier quality, outside processing returns and WIP aging, receiving and shipping accuracy, shipping on-time performance, cost improvement, and ERP transaction compliance.