Supply Chain Manager

Pacific Aero Tech, one of Gardner Standard’s portfolio companies, is seeking a highly proactive, systematic, and results-driven Supply Chain Manager to lead all materials, services and supply requirements for our fast-growing aerospace MRO manufacturing business.

The Supply Chain Manager will serve as the accountable leader for all materials, services and supply requirements for our fast-growing business. This person will be the focal point with all key/critical Suppliers and serve as the champion of materials team (e.g. they will plan, buy, audit, count, expedite, source, approve, delegate, etc.) as necessary to ensure business objectives are met. This leader will be highly systematic, proactive and when required extremely responsive in the management of materials and Supply Chain and communicate with all departments to maximize throughput and Customer Satisfaction for PAT.

Responsible for supply planning, managing purchase orders, and associated activity. Coordinates with Engineering and other personnel to maintain routings, BOM’s and Master Material Data. Leads personnel in USM activities to proactively obtain sufficient PATO feedstock cores and salvaged sub-components.

• Modeling, promoting, and adhering to our PAT Values which are:
  Quality / Integrity / Respect / Excellence / Resourcefulness.
• Building Trust consistently and passionately via word and deed.
• Engaging for growth with clear and precise communications.
• Exemplify work ethic and grit – we satisfy Customers and co‑workers with inspiration & perspiration.
• Competitive Spirit – we have the drive to overcome obstacles and hit our metrics.

• Partnering with key stakeholders including Sales/Customer Service, Production/Shop leadership, materials, to develop and execute date‑driven schedules for TAT excellence and 100% on‑time delivery. Liaison with all parties to ensure commitment to promised dates.
• Overcome supply chain obstacles and bottlenecks. Secure multiple sources for critical supplies.
• Collaborate with Sales and Engineering to develop and update a clear 12‑month forecast and translate that back to the key/critical Suppliers to optimize the plan for availability, business growth and cost.
• As applicable, Communicating & Monitoring Customer specific instructions and allocations of supplies (e.g. CFM parts, Boeing or PATO Windows designated to distinct work orders, etc.) to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Accountable for the impact and on‑going improvement of USM (Used Serviceable Materials) and PATO feedstock core programs.

• Develop and maintain procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Collaborate with Production managers and Purchasing staff to ensure forecasting, ordering and stocking sustains inventory at levels to optimize customer satisfaction and meet inventory optimization targets.
• Lead and mentor purchasing staff to foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence. Place purchase orders in the ERP system and correct Purchase Price Variances (PPV) for Accts Payable when necessary.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including logistics, finance, and product development, to coordinate procurement activities. Coordinate with functional experts to resolve problems impacting internal customers.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to optimize cost savings and improve supply chain efficiency.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best terms and pricing for goods and services.
• Evaluate supplier performance and establish strong supplier relationships (at all levels of their organization) to ensure reliability and quality of supply. Travel frequently to suppliers to inform and optimize their performance; understand and resolve their constraints for mutual benefit. Manage supplier relationships to ensure excellence and accountability.
• Analyze purchasing data and generate reports to support decision‑making and strategic planning.
• Drive short‑ and long‑term delivery strategy and execution at assigned suppliers.
• Drive delivery health measured by high…