Supply Chain Manager

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more<br><br>information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13564825<br><br>## Responsibilities<br><br><strong>Strategic Planning & Forecasting<br><br></strong><ul><li> Partner with Sales and Program Management to capture customer<br><br></li></ul>forecasts and develop time-phased demand models within the ERP<br><br>system<br><br><ul><li> Segment planning strategies based on program lifecycle phases,<br><br></li></ul>including development, production, and sustainment<br><br><ul><li> Identify, plan for, and secure long-lead and critical components to<br><br></li></ul>support production schedules<br><br><strong>Supplier Development & Procurement<br><br></strong><ul><li> Evaluate, select, and onboard suppliers based on customer<br><br></li></ul>requirements, certifications, quality history, and technical<br><br>capability<br><br><ul><li> Lead contract negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, and<br><br></li></ul>long-term agreements to ensure cost stability and supply assurance<br><br><ul><li> Conduct regular supplier business reviews to monitor performance<br><br></li></ul>metrics, including on-time delivery, quality, and responsiveness<br><br><strong>Regulatory Compliance & Quality<br><br></strong><ul><li> Ensure full compliance with aerospace and government regulations,<br><br></li></ul>including ITAR, EAR, DFARS, and customer-specific requirements<br><br><ul><li> Maintain complete material traceability from origin through<br><br></li></ul>installation, including validation of material certifications and<br><br>First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs)<br><br><ul><li> Manage non-conforming material through MRB processes and collaborate<br><br></li></ul>with suppliers to drive root cause analysis and corrective actions<br><br><strong>Logistics & Inventory Optimization<br><br></strong><ul><li> Oversee inbound and outbound logistics operations, ensuring<br><br></li></ul>adherence to aerospace handling, storage, and transportation<br><br>standards<br><br><ul><li> Implement lean warehousing and workplace organization principles,<br><br></li></ul>including 6S practices, to reduce lead times, improve efficiency,<br><br>and minimize handling damage<br><br><ul><li> Optimize inventory levels using ABC/XYZ classification methods to<br><br></li></ul>balance service levels, cash flow, and carrying costs<br><br><strong>Production Coordination & Continuous Improvement<br><br></strong><ul><li> Align material availability with the master production schedule to<br><br></li></ul>ensure uninterrupted production flow<br><br><ul><li> Serve as the primary liaison between Engineering, Procurement, and<br><br></li></ul>Operations to manage engineering change orders (ECOs) and minimize<br><br>obsolete or excess inventory<br><br><ul><li> Lead continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste, improve<br><br></li></ul>supplier and internal processes, and enhance overall supply chain<br><br>performance<br><br><strong>Leadership & Risk Management<br><br></strong><ul><li> Represent the supply chain function on integrated product teams,<br><br></li></ul>providing early input on material availability, sourcing risks, and<br><br>cost drivers during product design and program execution<br><br><ul><li> Develop and execute dual-sourcing, risk mitigation, and business<br><br></li></ul>continuity strategies to address vulnerabilities, including<br><br>sole-source suppliers, capacity constraints, and geopolitical<br><br>disruptions<br><br><ul><li> Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to supply chain and<br><br></li></ul>procurement team members, fostering accountability and professional<br><br>development

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