Supply Chain Manager

Location: Bingen

Job Title:

Supply Chain Manager Avionics Manufacturing

Job Description

This onsite Supply Chain Manager role leads end-to-end supply chain operations for a low-SWaP avionics manufacturer operating under an AS9100D Quality Management System. The position owns sourcing, procurement, inventory, logistics, and ERP-driven planning in support of advanced military and commercial avionics programs, including a major DoD contract for an advanced IFF system. The Supply Chain Manager reports into operations leadership, oversees a logistics specialist, and plays a key role in ensuring on-time delivery, supply chain compliance, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Responsibilities

+ Develop, qualify, and manage suppliers to support avionics production, ensuring they meet quality, delivery, and cost expectations.

+ Maintain and control the Approved Supplier List (ASL), including adding, monitoring, and periodically reviewing suppliers.

+ Conduct formal supplier business reviews to evaluate performance, address issues, and align on improvement plans.

+ Source materials and components for avionics systems and issue purchase orders through the full procurement lifecycle.

+ Manage purchase orders from creation through delivery, including confirmations, expediting, changes, and closure.

+ Maintain supplier scorecards tracking on-time delivery (OTD), quality, and cost performance, and report results regularly.

+ Measure purchase price variance (PPV) on a monthly basis and implement strategies to improve cost performance.

+ Drive supplier corrective actions (SCA/SCAR) in collaboration with Quality Engineering to resolve nonconformances and prevent recurrence.

+ Proactively track inbound shipments to ensure materials arrive on time and in full, escalating issues as needed.

+ Manage outbound customer deliveries and own customer on-time delivery (OTD) performance, including risk identification and mitigation.

+ Identify and escalate supply or capacity risks before they impact committed ship dates, and coordinate recovery plans.

+ Own inventory accuracy and working capital targets, balancing service levels with cost and cash objectives.

+ Oversee warehouse operations including receiving, inspection release, kitting, storage, and shipping with full AS9100D traceability.

+ Ensure proper documentation and traceability for all materials and components in accordance with aerospace and defense requirements.

+ Own and administer CSI Syte Line ERP supply chain modules, including configuration, data integrity, and process adherence.

+ Maintain high data integrity within the ERP system to support accurate planning, reporting, and decision-making.

+ Promote ERP user adoption across supply chain and operations teams through training, guidance, and process standardization.

+ Lead the monthly Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process to align demand, supply, and capacity.

+ Maintain and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to meet program commitments and customer delivery requirements.

+ Validate supplier and internal capacity against program and contract commitments, and recommend adjustments as needed.

+ Participate in contract reviews to identify supply chain flow-downs, delivery obligations, and compliance requirements.

+ Ensure compliance with DFARS/FAR requirements and relevant military and defense interface standards in supply chain activities.

+ Implement and maintain counterfeit parts avoidance processes and controls in line with aerospace and defense standards.

+ Manage Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) and obsolescence risk through proactive identification, lifetime buys, and alternate sourcing strategies.

+ Support Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments, particularly Thread E supply chain readiness, and close identified gaps.

+ Lead, mentor, and develop the supply chain team, including direct oversight of a logistics specialist.

+ Apply Lean tools such as value stream mapping (VSM), 5S, kaizen, and kanban to drive continuous improvement in supply chain processes.

+ Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency, reduce lead times, and improve quality and delivery performance.

+ Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, quality, and program management to ensure alignment on supply chain needs and priorities.

+ Support strategic planning efforts, including capacity planning, supplier strategy, and long-term sourcing decisions.

+ Communicate supply chain status,…