Supply Chain Manager

McFarlane Aviation•Baldwin City, KS

11d

About The Position

The Supply Chain Manager provides leadership and strategic direction for McFarlane Aviation’s Supply Chain department, overseeing procurement, sourcing, inventory control, and logistics operations. This is a working leader role—balancing day-to-day execution of supply chain activities with coaching, mentoring, and guiding the team to achieve operational and strategic goals. In this role, you’ll lead a team responsible for competitive cost sourcing, on-time delivery, and supplier performance, while driving continuous improvement and aligning supply chain strategy with company objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or related field.
7+ years of supply chain experience.
A minimum of 2 years in a leadership role.
Strong negotiation skills.
Working knowledge of procurement and contract law.
Knowledge of MRP processes and ERP systems.
Ability to interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of import freight movement.
Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations.
Well-developed written and verbal communication, listening and presentation skills.
Specialist in complex technical and business matters.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to respond consistently with a high degree of initiative to resolve issues or complex problems that may arise.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
CPSM, CSCP, or CPIM certification preferred.
Aviation and/or manufacturing industry experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute supply chain strategy.
Set departmental goals, KPIs, and performance metrics aligned with company strategy.
Actively participate in key procurement, vendor management, and operational problem-solving activities to model best practices.
Provide oversight/management guidance and training for other Buyer/Purchasing team members.
Provide procurement support and coverage on spend categories, ensuring competitive cost sourcing of quality goods and services.
Responsible for commodity leadership, strategy, and implementation of key procurement processes within assigned commodities / categories, ensuring key procurement objectives are met.
Negotiate and manage long-term pricing agreements on critical commodities such as resale and distribution products and raw materials.
Develop sources of supply and monitor supplier performance.
Support the logistics channels and review and set Long Term Agreements (Fed Ex, UPS, etc.) and approve major contracts within established authority limits.
Provide regular updates to senior leadership on supply chain performance, risks, opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
Optimize supplier performance and minimize risk in the supply chain.
Qualify vendors, evaluate bids and negotiate prices and terms for purchased goods and services.
Monitor supplier performance by ensuring that product is delivered as scheduled and meets specifications; maintaining appropriate files and records of meetings with suppliers to ensure company requirements are met and that supplier is aware of their performance concerning purchasing operations.
Expedite with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods.
Perform onsite vendor visits for Qualification and Corrective Action/Preventive Action Review.
Plan, schedule, and administrate purchase orders to ensure quality products are delivered on time.
Buy items at the best value, create purchase orders, and solicit bid proposals.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to align supply chain activities with production and service goals.
Lead ERP/MRP optimization to improve forecasting and materials management.
Establish and enforce departmental SOPs, ensuring compliance with policies, regulations, and quality standards.
Process non-conforming material requests and RMA requests with supply chain partners.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops and reviewing professional publications.
Assist internal and external customers by interpreting laws, policy, codes, and regulations pertaining to purchasing.