Supply Chain Manager

Dodge Industrial•Franklin, IN

102d•Onsite

About The Position

Airtomic Ducting Solutions is a growing aerospace ducting solutions provider located in Franklin, Indiana. The Supply Chain Manager leads end-to-end material flow, procurement, and logistics in a fast-paced environment, develops employees through coaching and training, ensures the availability of aviation components and rotables, drives supplier performance, and ensures compliance with aviation regulatory standards. The role represents Airtomic professionally and supports customer service, safety, continuous improvement, and business results. The position oversees supplier strategy and performance, purchasing, inventory control, logistics, material planning, and traceability documentation. It supervises buyers/planners and material handlers, coordinates contractors for facilities maintenance, and contributes to Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning. The role reports to and works closely with the Plant Manager, with daily interaction with suppliers, contractors, and internal departments. Travel is up to 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of progressive responsibility in supply-chain functions, including ERP-based planning, purchasing, production control, and logistics.
Experience in a high-mix, low-volume, engineered-to-order environment.
Understanding of FAA, EASA, CAA, and CAAC regulations; traceability documents such as FAA Form 8130-3; and quality standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, and NADCAP.
Demonstrated history of finding parts or details through ILS or other aerospace suppliers or brokers.
Demonstrated history of identifying and developing aerospace suppliers.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma processes.
Strong critical-thinking skills and the ability to balance strategic and tactical priorities.
Change-agent experience, including challenging and coaching others through culture change.
Strong customer responsiveness and ambassadorship skills.
Superior communication skills across all levels of the organization.
U.S. citizenship required.
Strong Microsoft Office skills in Word, Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.
Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace operations or MRO experience.
APICS CPIM certification (Certified in Production and Inventory Management).
ISM C.P.M. certification (Certified Purchasing Manager).
Bachelor’s degree, MBA, or master’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
Working knowledge of Quantum.
Defense industry experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Proactively support safety at all times.
Lead supplier development strategy, identify sources of services and products, make-or-buy decisions, and inventory levels to support on-time customer delivery.
Lead RFQs, negotiate supplier contracts, and establish commodity strategies to achieve cost savings and favorable terms.
Lead inventory control, including stockroom operations, cycle counts, stock allocation, and shelf-life controls.
Manage inbound and outbound freight, hazardous-material shipments, and customs for timely global delivery.
Maintain traceability documentation and ensure parts comply with aviation airworthiness mandates.
Supervise buyers, planners, and material handlers, fostering continuous improvement.
Manage suppliers to achieve on-time delivery and quality KPIs.
Develop and execute strategies to improve safety, on-time delivery, inventory, and productivity.
Use the goal deployment process to set team objectives, measure performance against plans, and implement countermeasures when appropriate.
Translate customer needs into supply-chain and operational schedules.
Develop and manage direct purchasing processes to ensure timely availability of direct materials and supplies.
Coach direct and indirect reports to improve individual and team performance.
Create inputs for and support the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning process.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, particularly those concerning compliance, safety, and business ethics.
Apply the theory of constraints to elevate and remove barriers.
Support efforts to improve customer satisfaction through on-time delivery, quality, and low cost.
Manage supply and demand to optimize inventory, factory workflow, and overall value for Airtomic.
Plan materials to support on-time delivery, revenue requirements, and effective inventory management.
Develop processes to analyze material purchases for cost reduction, inventory control, excess and obsolete inventory, and supplier performance.
Coordinate contractors for facilities maintenance.
Represent Airtomic in a professional, innovative, positive, and proactive manner.
Perform other duties as required.