Supply Chain Manager

The Supply Chain Manager will act as an integral member of the Carson operations leadership team, creating value for Ducommun by leading overall direction and execution of supply chain function. Responsibilities include fulfilling all requirements to support cost, quality and delivery of material to fully achieve annual operating plan, customer service, optimal inventory turns, and risk mitigation.

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed. Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets.

We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission‑critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications. Our Performance Center in Carson, CA is the Engineered Products Group site for our Human Machine Interface, Motion Control Device, and Radio Frequency (RF) product lines.

• Directly lead Supply Chain function, including purchasing, planning, logistics and warehouse. Carries out full‑scope responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Establishes, implements and executes procedures and systems for all Supply Chain functions.
• Establish most effective organizational structure and staff responsibilities and provides for staff training and development.
• Lead sourcing and purchasing of electronic components, PCBA materials, semiconductor products, wire harnesses, and related system‑level electronic parts.
• Manage the procurement of all production and non‑production items consumed in the plant to achieve short‑ and long‑term business objectives.
• Production and Inventory planning to ensure annual operating plan, master schedule and on‑time customer deliveries are met.
• Procurement planning: assessment of procurement workflows, processes, systems/tools used, etc. to ensure output meets all performance requirements.
• Interface closely with all manufacturing support functions, including manufacturing engineering, customer service, production, and quality engineering.
• Understand the MRP/ERP functions with adherence to operating system integrity to drive integration into the manufacturing process.
• Manage and review inputs (SIOP, Cycle Counting, physical inventory, profit planning) and controls (Min/Max levels, lead times, etc.) of the ordering process to ensure that inventory levels (Purchase parts, WIP, Finished Goods, Consignment, In Transit, etc.) meet plant, division and plan inventory turns objectives.
• Analyzes forecast, MRP and cell schedule data to ensure the timely procurement of goods and services in support of customer needs.
• Identify potential suppliers of goods and services to support the growing needs of the business, develop operational strategies and establish beneficial relationships with selected suppliers.
• Maintain a corporate database of approved suppliers in conjunction with the Quality Department and ensure compliance with established quality standards.
• Establish and maintain metrics that measure the performance of the purchasing function and provide for continuous improvement.
• Manage a team of 15 – 18 direct reports spanning Supply Chain and Shipping & Receiving.

• Great communication both in written and verbally
• Ability to use a computer in the performance of the essential duties, including creating reports and e‑mail correspondence.
• Demonstrated expertise of ERP and MRP systems is required.
• Experience in the use of engineering drawings and digital files for communicating customer product requirements to outsource fabrication suppliers.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents. Ability to respond to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to write detailed reports and correspondence using original and/or innovative techniques or style.
• Ability…