Sr. Supply Chain Manager - Electronics
An leading aerospace company is looking to hire a Senior Supply Chain Manager in Huntsville, AR. Please see details below:
Role: Senior Supply Chain Manager
Location: Huntsville, AR
Work Model: on-site 5 days per week, no remote/hybrid exceptions (offers a full relocation package)
Compensation: $140,000 to $165,000 plus bonus
The Senior Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of supply chain operations, including S&OP, procurement, supplier management, inventory optimization, material planning, and team development. This role drives cost, quality, delivery, and operational performance while ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead supply chain strategy, S&OP execution, and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
- Develop and implement sourcing, supplier development, and commodity strategies to improve cost, quality, and delivery performance.
- Manage supplier negotiations, long-term agreements, and supplier relationships for both direct and indirect materials.
- Oversee inventory management, material planning, and production support to optimize working capital and on-time delivery.
- Partner with Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Commodity Leaders to support NPI and product launches.
- Drive KPI performance across PPV, supplier performance, inventory turns, delivery metrics, and operational targets.
- Manage supply chain budgets, capital tooling expenditures, and cost reduction programs.
- Ensure ITAR compliance and adherence to corporate policies and procedures.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the supply chain team through coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
- Champion Lean and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance supply chain efficiency and scalability.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
- 8+ years of supply chain, procurement, or operations experience, including leadership responsibility.
- 5+ years of people management experience.
- Strong background in S&OP, supplier development, commodity management, and materials/inventory planning.
- Experience negotiating supplier contracts and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives.
- ERP system experience and advanced Excel/data analysis skills.
- Strong financial acumen, cross-functional leadership, and communication skills.
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.
Ideal Background
- Aerospace, defense, electronics manufacturing, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
- Experience managing supplier performance, cost-reduction initiatives, inventory optimization, and new product introductions.
- Proven success leading cross-functional teams and driving operational excellence through Lean principles.
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