Supply Chain Manager

Job Title:

Supply Chain Manager

Towson, MD

Up to $145k depending on experience.

Come join our team! We currently have an exciting Permanent (Direct Hire) opportunity in Towson, MD for a Supply Chain Manager with a minimum of 5–10 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing operations and a strong understanding of supply chain planning processes (forecasting, MRP, S&OP) within the defense or aerospace industry.

• The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing all supply chain activities to ensure on-time delivery, cost efficiency, inventory optimization, and high customer satisfaction.
• This role works cross-functionally with Operations, Purchasing, Logistics, Sales, and Quality to align supply chain execution with business strategy and production requirements.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the end-to-end supply chain strategy, including planning, procurement, inventory management, production planning, and logistics.
• Lead and manage Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) forecasts and production capacity.
• Ensure material availability to support production schedules while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Collaborate with buyers and suppliers to improve cost, delivery performance, and supply continuity.
• Coordinate logistics and transportation activities, including domestic and international shipments, customs, and carriers.
• Enhance the use of data within the supply chain team to improve performance within the department.
• Monitor and analyze key supply chain KPIs (OTIF, inventory turns, service level, lead time, cost) and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Identify risks within the supply chain and develop mitigation plans to minimize disruptions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to processes, systems, and organizational efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement activities with suppliers to improve on-time delivery and quality level of products provided.
• Coach suppliers through problem solving / root cause and corrective action implementation to improve performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop the supply chain team to ensure strong performance and engagement.
• Act as a key contributor to site or business leadership discussions related to operations performance and strategy.

• Internal:
  Operations, Production, Purchasing, Sales, Quality, Engineering, Finance
• External:
  Suppliers, logistics providers, transporters, customers, customs authorities

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing operations (depending on seniority level).
• Must have government procurement experience in the defense or aerospace industry.
• Proven experience in production planning, inventory control, and supplier coordination.
• Experience leading teams and managing cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent data analysis skills, familiarity with SQL data, Power Query, MS Excel, MS Navision.
• Excellent supplier negotiation skills and supplier development skills.
• Strong understanding of supply chain planning processes (forecasting, MRP, S&OP).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics tools.
• Continuous improvement mindset (Lean, Six Sigma experience preferred).

• On-time delivery and customer service performance.
• Inventory accuracy and turnover.
• Supply chain cost optimization.
• Production schedule adherence.
  
  Team performance and engagement.

• Must be U.S. Citizen - Must be able to meet ITAR requirements, including US citizenship to be considered for this role.