Supply Chain Manager

Fast Growing Aerospace Manufacturing Division (160 annual sales) of a larger public company seeks a proven Supply Chain Manager for its Everett, WA site. Relocation support provided for this opportunity. This is a key role that will oversee the purchasing, planning, and warehousing functions for the site, reporting to the VP of Operations. Outstanding benefits include 4 weeks PTO, 100% tuition reimbursement, and every other Friday off. This role will lead and develop a talented team of procurement and planning professionals and work alongside other key managers in the company with the goal of improving established key performance indicators. This is a role with a lot of visibility and significant advancement potential beyond this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The positive and successful development of your workforce; responsible for coaching, mentoring, providing effective performance feedback, development of KPIs, and managing employees in all phases of the employee lifecycle.Management of and continuous improvement for:-Internal supplier management process-Ensuring suppliers are meeting or exceeding KPIs-The commodity strategy for all product lines; ensuring alignment with the goals of each business unit-Supply Chain data analysis; ensuring current and detailed inventories of materials and supplies in all phases of the manufacturing process; responsible for accurately managing inventory levels to planned targets-Effective maintenance of the required quantity of supplies and materials to optimize production -Optimal shipment and transportation routes with attention to consolidation of warehousing and distribution; effectively implementing improvements to increase efficiency of supply chain and profitability for the company -Lead and strategically negotiate long-term agreements (LTAs) and master service agreements (MSAs) with suppliers; consistently ensuring cost reduction, favorable terms, and ability to meet commitments-Participate as an advisory member of the product development team, providing information and guidance on availability and cost of supplies and materials-Partner successfully with the broader team, to help drive needed engineering changes, product line extensions, or new product launches to ensure timely and orderly material and production flow transitions

EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree Required5 years of progressive and proven experience in a manufacturing environment with extensive experience in purchasing, inventory, planning, and MRP systems2 years of experience as a supervisor, manager, or similar relevant position requiredBackground n aerospace or similar highly regulated industry strongly preferredAPICS certification in one or more of the following disciplines is desirable: CPIM, CIRM, and CSCPExperience with Kanban, Six Sigma and/or “Lean Material Handling” is desirableTeam player with excellent leadership, technical and communication skills