Supply Chain Manager - Military Flight Controls Division

Parker Hannifin•Irvine, CA

About The Position

Parker Hannifin’s Military Flight Controls Division is seeking an experienced, strategic, and results-driven supply chain leader to improve end-to-end supply chain performance. The role develops and executes strategies to strengthen supplier partnerships, optimize material flow, improve service levels, and deliver sustainable improvements in cost, quality, and working capital. It combines supply chain expertise, operational excellence, and people leadership to build resilient, responsive, and efficient operations. The Supply Chain Manager works cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Commercial teams to advance sourcing, planning, inventory management, logistics, supplier development, and risk mitigation. The position leads procurement and materials management, has matrix responsibilities for production planning and MRP activities, and is accountable for site supply chain metrics and standards. The role also drives disciplined execution, develops a high-performing team, strengthens supplier and internal partnerships, and delivers improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and cash flow.

Requirements

At least 10 years of progressive professional experience, including at least 7 years leading complex supply chain, procurement, materials, planning, or operations initiatives with increasing responsibility for people, processes, and business results.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Manufacturing, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline, along with progressive experience in manufacturing and supply chain leadership.
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and large-scale projects in a manufacturing or industrial environment, delivering results across competing priorities, timelines, and organizational objectives.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, supply chain planning, strategic sourcing, inventory control, supplier management, logistics, and MRP/ERP systems.
Ability to build, coach, and develop high-performing teams; assess individual and organizational capability; and foster accountability, collaboration, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Effective change leadership, including inspiring teams to embrace new ideas, solve problems proactively, and achieve ambitious performance goals in a dynamic environment.
Current knowledge of manufacturing technology, productivity and quality measurements, and material/planning systems, with the ability to continually review methods to optimize productivity.

Nice To Haves

MBA, advanced technical degree, or relevant professional certification such as APICS/ASCM, CPSM, or Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage procurement and materials management activities, including order placement, supplier evaluation and certification, supplier follow-up, price negotiation, and compliance with government procurement regulations.
Provide matrix leadership for production planning and manufacturing resource-planning activities that support division objectives and 100% on-time customer delivery.
Provide matrix leadership for personnel responsible for the MRP database, supporting data accuracy, integrity, and ownership.
Manage site supply chain metrics and performance standards.
Benchmark supplier management systems and implement appropriate best practices.
Help define and implement automated systems to plan and track material flow from customers through procurement to delivery.
Ensure material management policies align with corporate inventory control objectives.
Facilitate corporate purchasing and materials initiatives, including common part numbers, supplier-managed inventory, consolidated purchasing agreements, supplier reduction, and supplier quality certifications.
Support internal and external audits related to planning, procurement, and inventory control.
Prepare and manage the department budget within established guidelines.
Create and sustain material and system cost-reduction programs from procurement through delivery.
Actively support and implement lean principles.
Oversee tactical execution across planning, purchasing, receiving, shipping, and the stockroom.
Drive and improve daily KPIs for each function and execute supply chain strategy.
Coach and develop a high-performing supply chain organization that promotes accountability, collaboration, customer focus, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Annual incentive program participation.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
401(k) plan with company matching contributions equal to 100% of the first 5% of pay.
Company-provided defined-contribution retirement plan with an annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
Career development and tuition reimbursement.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability programs.
Adoption assistance.
Care.com membership.
Financial planning assistance.
Optional identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness programs at competitive rates.
Paid time off and company-paid holidays.