Principal Specialist - Supply Chain

• Establish and execute end-to-end purchasing, supplier approval, and audit frameworks to maintain continuous audit readiness
• Flow down customer contract requirements to suppliers and verify strict compliance across all delivery schedules
• Reconcile packing slips, receipts, and invoices in Sage to ensure purchase orders close cleanly and cost data maps accurately to payables
• Partner with the Production Manager to align supplier commitments with build and repair schedules
• Direct receiving, inspection, inventory, kitting, and shipping operations while recruiting and training dedicated material management personnel
• Leverage predictive AI analytics to anticipate supplier lead times, streamline purchasing workflows, and eliminate process bottlenecks

• Expertise in AS9100 quality management standards, supplier approval processes, and complex audit execution
• Proficiency in ERP material reconciliation, cost mapping, and multi-variable transaction management
• Advanced problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills across production, quality, and program finance teams
• Strategic material management capability across purchasing, inventory, kitting, and shipping logistics
• Deep knowledge of aerospace contract flowdown requirements and quote preparation analytics
• AI literacy and application skills to automate transaction tracking and optimize supply chain forecasting

• Experience operating within an FAA Part 145 repair station environment
• Hands-on functional knowledge of Sage 100 enterprise software
• Professional supply chain certification such as CPIM or CSCP

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.

• Minimum Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree
• Minimum Experience:
  
  12 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 10 years of experience with a Master's degree
• Required Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Must have at least 10 years of experience with:
  • Supply chain management in aerospace or defense manufacturing under AS9100 standards
  • Supplier approval, qualification, and audit execution
  • Purchasing, receiving, and invoice reconciliation within an ERP system

Visa sponsorship not available for this position

Compensation: $/Year - $/Year

Our investment in the future needs those with an eye on the bottom line, and our Financial organization plays a vital role in supporting our game-changing ideas with creative solutions to complex problems. Team members have the unique opportunity to explore diverse business lines, gaining hands‑on experience in various facets of finance, including accounting, audit and supply chain management.

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We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here:
Echo Star Benefits.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

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