What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Manager position at Sagetech Avionics?
Job Description
Sagetech Avionics designs and manufactures low SWaP certified avionics — including transponders, IFF systems, and ACAS/DAA modules — for military and commercial aircraft, operating from our facility in Bingen, WA under an AS9100D Quality Management System. Following a major DoD contract award for the APX-128 advanced IFF system, we are expanding our production team. We are seeking a hands-on Assembly & Test Technician to join our manufacturing floor, working onsite and reporting to the VP of Operations.Objectives of this Role
Sourcing & Supplier Management- Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers; maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL) and conduct formal supplier business reviews.
- Source materials and components; issue and manage purchase orders through the full procurement lifecycle.
- Maintain supplier scorecards (OTD, quality, cost) and measure purchase price variance (PPV) on a monthly basis; drive supplier corrective actions (SCA/SCAR) in coordination with Quality Engineering.
Delivery & Inventory
- Proactively track inbound shipments and manage outbound customer deliveries; own customer OTD performance and escalate supply or capacity risks before they affect committed ship dates.
- Own inventory accuracy and working capital targets; oversee warehouse operations including receiving, inspection release, kitting, storage, and shipping with full AS9100D traceability.
Planning & ERP
- Own CSI SyteLine ERP supply chain modules; maintain data integrity, reporting, and user adoption.
- Lead monthly SIOP process and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS); validate supplier and internal capacity against program commitments; participate in contract reviews to identify supply chain flow-downs and delivery obligations.
Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure compliance with DFARS/FAR, counterfeit parts avoidance (AS6081), and DCMA interface requirements; manage DMSMS/obsolescence risk through proactive identification, lifetime buys, and alternate sourcing; support MRL assessments and supply chain readiness gap closure.
- Lead and develop the supply chain team; apply Lean tools (VSM, 5S, kaizen) to drive continuous improvement across supply chain processes.
- 5 years of supply chain / operations experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing.
- Hands-on ERP experience; SIOP and MPS ownership experience.
- Supplier development and scorecard management; DCMA interface / military compliance familiarity.
- DMSMS / obsolescence management experience; MRL framework familiarity (Thread E supply chain readiness).
- AS9100D quality system knowledge; strong negotiation and procurement skills.
- Lean tools: VSM, 5S, kaizen, kanban; project management skills (PMP or equivalent a plus).
- U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance (ITAR/EAR).
- APICS CPIM certification.
- PMP certification.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
- CSI SyteLine experience
Salary range: $85,000 to $125,000 based on experience
Sagetech Avionics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This position requires U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a DoD Secret security clearance under ITAR/EAR.
Salary : $85,000 - $125,000