Supply Chain Manager

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Location: Phoenix, AZ or Lenexa, KS or Jamestown, ND

Job Type: 12 Months / Contract

Note:

• FULLY ON SITE
• CORE HOURS: 7am-5pm (8hrs/day. 40hrs/wk OT)
• Locations: Phoenix, AZ 85040/ Lenexa, KS 66219/ Jamestown, ND 58401
• Travel expectation would be approximately 25-30% but can fluctuate up to 40% depending on needs of the business.
• This role is eligible for relocation.

Job Description:

• As our Supply Chain Manager, you'll be the go-to leader for solving problems, removing roadblocks, and ensuring suppliers deliver on time.
• This role is about more than managing processes - it's about jumping in when issues arise, driving solutions, and keeping production moving.
• Working closely with suppliers worldwide, you'll play a critical role in delivering affordable, high-quality parts that meet the dynamic needs of our customers.
• You'll not only fight today's fires but also drive long-term process improvements that strengthen supply chain performance and enhance profitability.
• Travel expectation would be approximately 25-30% but can fluctuate up to 40% depending on needs of the business.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a problem solver and go-to leader when urgent issues threaten production flow.
• Identify and implement operational solutions that achieve business objectives and remove barriers to delivery.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment by balancing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure business process outcomes align with organizational goals.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams to influence results and accelerate resolution.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions to ensure sustainable solutions.
• Drive operational efficiency, cost savings, and process improvements that support long-term growth.
• Apply project management and fact-based decision making to deliver results under tight timelines.
• Continuously seek out opportunities to improve operational effectiveness and customer satisfaction.

Requirements:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Supply Chain AND SAP Experience a must!

Preferred:

• Master's degree in business or technical field preferred
• Meaningful experience working with suppliers
• Project management and/or process improvement/Lean experience
• Customer Service mindset and strong follow up skills
• Delivery assurance experience
• Experience organizing initiatives and processes
• Strong working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with a variety of commodities is ideal results and ability to build relations with various partners
• Aerospace experience