Supply Chain Specialist II

Aereos•Euless, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Specialist II handles RFQs for hardware, outside processes, and repeat work; manages inventory; and owns a portfolio of open purchase orders from placement through receipt and close-out. Working with little day-to-day direction, this experienced execution-level team member resolves supplier and receiving issues before they delay production or shipment. The Specialist II also trains and backs up Specialist I team members and is expected to build the planning and sourcing skills needed to move into the Planner role. The position is on-site, with regular time in the stockroom and receiving area and interaction with Quality, Manufacturing, and Logistics. It includes occasional time on the shop or receiving floor. The role requires access to ITAR- and EAR-controlled technical data and defense articles, so applicants must meet the U.S. Person requirement: a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in purchasing, inventory control, or supply chain, including at least one year issuing RFQs and placing purchase orders.
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP purchasing and inventory functions.
Familiarity with common aerospace hardware (AN, MS, NAS) and outside processes such as plating, heat treat, and NDT.
Ability to read certificates of conformance and material certifications against purchase order and drawing requirements.
Strong organization and follow-through on a high volume of open orders.
Clear, professional vendor communication by phone and email.
Strong Excel skills.
Must meet the U.S. Person requirement: U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing.
Familiarity with AS9100D, ITAR, and DFARS requirements as they apply to purchasing.
Experience with DLA or DoD contract work.

Responsibilities

Issue and manage RFQs for hardware, outside processes, and repeat work using approved vendor list suppliers.
Compare supplier quotes for price, lead time, and compliance with drawing, specification, and QPL/NADCAP requirements, and recommend a supplier to the Planner.
Keep quote files current for repeat purchases; route new parts, new suppliers, and nonstandard terms to the Planner.
Maintain accurate on-hand inventory in Industrios ERP, including stock locations, transactions, and adjustments.
Monitor stock levels for hardware and other stocked items and initiate replenishment before shortages affect production.
Perform cycle counts, investigate and resolve count discrepancies, and support physical inventories.
Maintain inventory traceability to lot, heat, and certification records, and identify and segregate customer-owned or government-furnished material.
Manage an assigned portfolio of open purchase orders from placement through receipt and close-out, including repeat and low-value buys within assigned approval limits.
Apply the correct quality clauses and customer, DFARS, and ITAR contract flow-down requirements to each purchase order and confirm supplier acknowledgment.
Expedite past-due and at-risk orders, confirm recovery dates in writing, and update the team open-order tracker.
Check supplier certifications against purchase order requirements, including specification, revision, material, process, and traceability, and flag gaps to Quality; Quality retains authority for product acceptance.
Prepare return paperwork and track supplier returns and replacements for nonconforming material in coordination with Quality.
Train Supply Chain Specialist I team members and cover their workload when needed.
Handle export-controlled drawings and technical data according to Aereos ITAR procedures.