Supply Chain Project Manager (2026-116)

Astronics•Kirkland, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is seeking a Supply Chain Project Manager to join their team in Redmond, WA. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all supply chain activities related to manufacturing work transfers, including external supplier transitions and insourcing/outsourcing initiatives. The objective is to ensure materials, suppliers, and logistics are aligned to support seamless production transfers without disrupting customer delivery, quality, or compliance. The position requires close collaboration with Operations, Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and external suppliers to develop transfer plans, manage risks, and maintain aerospace-grade standards.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in a related subject matter.
10 years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end supply chain workstream for work transfer projects from initiation through stabilization.
Develop detailed supply chain project plans including milestones, material readiness gates, risk register, and contingency plans.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, SQE, MfgE, QE, TE, and PM) to align material, supplier readiness, tooling and equipment transfers.
Define and track supply chain KPIs for each transfer (on-time material readiness, PPV impact, supplier OTD, inventory exposure, etc.).
Facilitate regular project reviews and status updates with stakeholders and leadership.
Coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure all drawing and parts lists are provided to the supplier, including ECO's.
Partner with Master Scheduling and Supply Chain to create material build-ahead, last-time-buy, and phase-in/phase-out plans for transferred work.
Analyze inventory exposure (excess, obsolete, stranded) and develop mitigation actions.
Coordinate material moves between suppliers while maintaining traceability and proper documentation.
Support qualification and onboarding of new suppliers required for work transfers; work with Supply Chain and Supplier Quality to ensure requirements are met.
Lead supplier readiness reviews (capacity, lead time, quality, material status) specific to transferred products.
Coordinate changes to purchasing agreements, schedules, and forecasts related to the transfer with Supply Chain.
Drive supplier communication plans and monitor supplier performance during and after transfer.
Proactively identify risks associated with work transfers (capacity, single points of failure, logistics, obsolescence, regulatory changes).
Develop and execute mitigation plans, including safety stock strategies, alternate sourcing, and schedule adjustments.
Act as the primary supply chain point of contact for all work transfer projects.
Coordinate closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Program Management, Finance, and Customer Support/CRR areas.
Ownership of RAILs by ensuring supply chain issues and actions are captured, owned, and closed out.