Supply Chain Manager

Innovative Composite Engineering Inc•White Salmon, WA

About The Position

The Supply Chain Manager plays a critical role in supporting Innovative Composite Engineering’s manufacturing operations by ensuring the uninterrupted flow of materials, components, and services required to meet production schedules and customer delivery commitments. This role is responsible for planning, sourcing, purchasing, and supplier coordination to ensure Innovative Composite Engineering receives the right materials and services, from the right supplier, at the right time, in the right quantity, and at a fair and competitive cost. Working cross-functionally with Operations, Production, Engineering, Sales, and Management, the Supply Chain Manager helps drive operational efficiency, on-time delivery, and continuous improvement in support of Innovative Composite Engineering’s growth, quality standards, and profitability.

Requirements

Must have composite experience 3+ years
5 + years of Supply chain experience OR 8-10 years buyer or purchasing experience
Working knowledge of manufacturing environments, including routing, bills of material (BOM), planning and scheduling, purchasing, logistics, and ERP/MRP systems.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Demonstrated relationship-building skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams.
Understanding of manufacturing processes and technical concepts relevant to Applied Aerospace – White Salmons’s industry.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including in-person, phone, and email communications.
Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and email, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, pivot tables, and reporting; macro experience a plus.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with contracts and contract negotiations, LTA’s, and/or MSAs.
Experience with SQL databases and queries preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate purchasing requirements with internal departments to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules and business needs.
Plan and execute competitive and efficient purchasing activities to support uninterrupted production flow.
Monitor material availability, identify potential shortages or constraints, and proactively resolve issues while communicating status and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
Prepare and process purchase orders by verifying specifications, pricing, and delivery requirements.
Research, evaluate, and qualify suppliers based on cost, quality, service, reliability, capacity, delivery performance, and overall reputation.
Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships, fostering long-term partnerships aligned with ICE’s quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
Support negotiation efforts with suppliers, demonstrating the ability to be firm yet flexible as conditions require.
Analyze and report on material availability, lead times, and cost trends for key purchased items.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability, including but not limited to stocking strategies, blanket purchase orders, forecasting methods, Kanban systems, and alternative sourcing options.
Maintain and continuously improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to procurement and material planning processes.
Drive effective and standardized use of the ERP/MRP system to support planning, purchasing, and reporting accuracy.
Create and maintain material shortage reports, fulfillment dashboards, and related metrics to support decision-making.
Collaborate closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to mitigate risks and support on-time customer delivery.
Work with internal teams and suppliers to address defective or non-conforming materials or services and coordinate corrective actions.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational needs.