Supply Chain Manager

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Location: Everett, WA 98203

Duration: Direct-Hire/ Full-Time

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading procurement, material planning, supplier performance, and inventory execution within a precision aerospace manufacturing environment.
• This role requires a hands-on leader with a strong process-improvement mindset who can strengthen material flow, improve execution discipline, and build reliable supply chain processes that support production, quality, and delivery performance.
• The ideal candidate brings a systems-oriented approach to supply chain leadership, with the ability to identify breakdowns, solve operational problems, and implement sustainable process improvements across purchasing, planning, supplier management, and inventory control.
• This individual must be able to operate strategically while remaining close to day-to-day execution and the needs of the manufacturing floor.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Supply Chain Leadership

• Lead procurement, supplier management, and inventory control activities in support of production and business goals
• Establish clear priorities, accountability, and execution discipline across supply chain functions
• Ensure supply chain activities support uninterrupted production, on-time delivery, and cost performance
• Develop scalable processes that improve consistency, visibility, and operational control
• Process Improvement and Material Flow
• Evaluate and improve end-to-end supply chain processes, including purchasing workflows, replenishment methods, supplier communication, and material availability
• Identify process breakdowns, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies affecting production flow and implement corrective actions
• Drive improvements in shortage management, transactional accuracy, inventory turns, lead time performance, and planning discipline
• Use data and root-cause problem solving to improve supply chain reliability and execution
• Inventory and ERP Discipline
• Oversee inventory strategy, including stocking levels, replenishment methods, and control of excess and obsolete inventory
• Ensure ERP data integrity for lead times, order policies, pricing, part parameters, and supplier records
• Improve inventory accuracy and transactional discipline through standard work and process control
• Drive system and process improvements that increase planning accuracy and material visibility

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Finance to align supply chain priorities with production demand
• Support estimating, new product introduction, engineering changes, and capacity-related decisions with sound supply chain input
• Maintain strong presence and credibility with internal stakeholders by understanding how supply decisions affect manufacturing execution
• Translate operational needs into practical supply chain actions and sustainable processes
• Cost, Performance, and Continuous Improvement
• Identify and execute cost-reduction opportunities through sourcing, vendor consolidation, process improvement, and better material strategies
• Develop and monitor KPIs related to supplier performance, shortages, inventory health, on-time delivery, and responsiveness
• Lead continuous improvement efforts that strengthen supply chain performance and support long-term operational stability

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 5–10 years of supply chain or procurement experience in manufacturing
• Experience in aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong ERP/MRP system experience
• Proven experience managing suppliers and negotiating contracts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on leadership style with ability to operate both strategically and tactically

PREFERRED ABILITIES

• Process Engineering experience highly preferred
• APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or similar certification
• Experience with CNC machining or precision manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with AS9100 or similar quality systems