SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

LISI Aerospace•Garden Grove, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Manager is a data-driven, process-oriented professional with deep experience in the aerospace industry leading the planning and procurement functions. This role is critical to transforming the ERP system into a single source of truth, driving 95%+ On-Time Delivery (OTD), and optimizing inventory performance. The Supply Chain Manager makes certain that materials arrive exactly when needed to support production and customer commitments. This is a high-impact leadership role requiring strong technical expertise, operational discipline, and the ability to drive accountability across teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
7+ years of manufacturing experience, including 3+ years in Aerospace & Defense
APICS CPIM or CSCP certification required
Strong knowledge of AS9100, ITAR/EAR regulations, and traceability requirements
Advanced ERP experience and strong Excel skills
Proven experience leading and developing planners and buyers
Strong understanding of MRP, inventory planning, and supply chain fundamentals
Ability to analyze data and translate it into actionable decisions
Effective communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Evidence of “US person” is required under ITAR.

Nice To Haves

Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and develops SOP’S (Standard Operating Procedures).
Able to clearly share expertise and transfer technical knowledge to others; Management of problem solving team; Communicates technical knowledge and expertise with customers to instill confidence.
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently to others and seeks clarification; Provides clear and pleasant responses to inquiries regardless of the situation; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Writes technical documents clearly and accurately. Transfers technical data into meaningful written documents that can be understood by all levels of the organization. Writes comprehensive well developed policies and work instructions.
Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans; Manages systems and process.
Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Responsible to carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures and applicable laws including, but not limited to, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of planners and buyers to meet production and customer requirements
Drive accountability, performance, and continuous improvement across the team
Establish clear priorities, workflows, and execution standards
Lead the transition to full ERP utilization
Ensure ERP serves as the single source of truth for planning and procurement
Audit and maintain master data (lead times, BOMs, safety stock) to support accurate MRP
Oversee the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to align capacity with demand
Ensure material availability supports production timelines and customer delivery
Implement cycle counting programs and ABC analysis
Reduce excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory while maintaining service levels
Optimize inventory turns and improve inventory accuracy
Lead supplier performance management and procurement strategy
Negotiate long-term agreements (LTAs) and manage supplier relationships
Ensure compliance within an AS9100 environment
Drive Lean or Six Sigma initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency
Identify and eliminate bottlenecks across the order-to-cash cycle
Standardize processes and improve operational flow
Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

Participate in the development and promotion of the HSE culture
Be exemplary in terms of health, safety and the environment
Respecting and ensuring respect for the instructions and rules established in the field of health, safety and the environment (in particular the LISI golden rules)
Immediately correcting, whenever possible, or reporting to his or her superiors and/or the HSE department, any malfunction or risky situation in the fields of health, safety and environmental protection
Implementing preventive actions to reduce the environmental footprint and control health and safety risks
Participate, upon request, in analyses (of risks, incidents) and HSE working groups related to his/her professional scope
Be familiar with the main health and safety risks and the main environmental impacts relating to the scope of his/her work
Be familiar with the site's HSE policy and objectives
To be able to make proposals for improving working conditions and limiting environmental impact
Ensure compliance with HSE procedures, instructions, guidelines and golden rules
Ensure that the HSE procedures and instructions of his/her department are always adapted and updated
Ensure the acquisition and maintenance of HSE skills of its employees in relation to the tasks performed by its teams
Ensure that the equipment under his/her responsibility is in good condition and operates safely. If this is not the case, he/she will ensure that protective measures are taken and/or that the equipment is consigned
Identify and deal with HSE risk situations during the appropriate PSM
Manage emergency situations with the help of the fist aiders and first response team members
Relay and lead HSE communication within his/her teams
Ensure that the necessary resources are available to guarantee the preservation of the health and safety of the people in his/her department
Ensure that the necessary resources are made available to guarantee the limitation of the environmental impact of his/her department
Within his/her scope, implement actions to achieve the site's HSE objectives
Participate to the HSE management review