Supply Chain Manager (Aerospace Manufacturing)

RTC Aerospace•Los Angeles, CA

8h•$130,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Manager will have the ability to strategically plan and coordinate the materials function with Quality, Engineering, Planning, Manufacturing and Financial functions. They will have the capability to translate strategic concepts into tactical processes and procedures to effectively manage purchasing and inventory departments. This position requires a high degree of integrity and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, , Operations, Business, or related field OR equivalent relevant experience.
ERP/MRP system expertise and data-driven inventory & supplier performance management.
7+ years of supply chain, purchasing, or materials management experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing
Proven leadership ability to develop teams, drive accountability, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining high ethical standards and fostering strong cross-functional relationships.

Nice To Haves

ISM, APICS (CPIM/CSCP), or similar professional certification
Experience with Lean manufacturing principles (Kanban, pull systems, supermarket replenishment, visual controls)

Responsibilities

Selects and maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at best identified cost and lead time status while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct
Establishes broader supply base in support of significantly increased outsourced/cross dock parts ordering
Develops systems, policies, and procedures to evaluate supplier quotations that utilizes appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, cost, delivery, and service
Manages supplier information, item masters, bills of material, and other material-related information in MRP system
Negotiates contracts for direct material purchases and support management the same for purchase of production and office equipment
Plans and purchases production supplies and tooling in support of ops schedule and office supplies and materials in support of administrative operations.
Provides timely and accurate material costs in support of bid and proposal activities
Manages make vs. buy process and makes recommendations to senior management
Effectively manages company’s kitting function in order to achieve 100% internal OTD to work centers; manages Production Flow Specialist position ensuring all work center status boards are updated, kits are at work centers for current and next job 100% OT and accurate synchronization between actual parts flow and GSS job grid
Tracks and ensures OTD of materials and tooling in order to support the organizations OTD of products
Establishes robust JIT inventory practice with material suppliers to provide materials in support of kitting/operational schedule and maintain optimum inventory levels to minimize inventory costs
Manages personnel in Purchasing and Inventory departments including hiring, performance evaluations, raises, and discipline
Manages Inventory operations and personnel achieving and maintaining annual inventory turns of >6
Develops, modifies, and maintains policies, processes and procedures, and performance metrics relating to the Materials function
Develops and implements clerical and office procedures and practices, studies workflow, sequence of operations, and office arrangement to determine best efficiencies and productivity of personnel
Adheres to all workplace safety guidelines, policies, and laws determined by the company, state, and federal authorities, and ensures that personnel within the Materials department comply as well
Performs other duties as assigned.