Aerospace Defense Supply Chain Lead: Procurement & Ops

Jobot; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Matching 401k Plan

Significant Autonomy

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a dynamic Supply Chain Manager for a high-growth aerospace/defense environment in Fayetteville, AR. The role focuses on procurement for large BOMs, warehouse management, and compliance with FAR/D-FAR regulations, with opportunity to influence strategic direction and drive cost efficiencies.

Competitive base salary plus bonus and relocation support are offered. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in engineering-focused supply chain, direct reports, and proven performance in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in supply chain management in the Engineering industry, with a proven track record of success.
• Must have experience managing direct reports with supply chain and operations.
• Aerospace/Defense industry experience is a must.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the entire supply chain process, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in production planning, warehouse management, inventory control, shipping, and receiving.
• Develop and implement cost reduction strategies to maximize profitability without sacrificing product quality or delivery timelines.
• Ensure compliance with FAR and D-FAR regulations in all supply chain activities.
• Forecast demand to ensure the availability of products and resources, taking proactive measures to avoid supply shortages or excess inventory.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline operations and improve the supply chain process.
• Develop, implement, and monitor KPIs to track supply chain performance, taking corrective action as needed.
• Establish strong supplier relationships, negotiating contracts to secure advantageous terms.
• Train and mentor supply chain staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

Supply chain management

Cost reduction

Production planning

Warehouse management

Inventory control

FAR/D-FAR compliance

Leadership of direct reports

Education

Bachelor’s degree in SCM/Engineering

Tools

SCM software

Job description

Jobot is seeking a dynamic Supply Chain Manager for a high-growth aerospace/defense environment in Fayetteville, AR. The role focuses on procurement for large BOMs, warehouse management, and compliance with FAR/D-FAR regulations, with opportunity to influence strategic direction and drive cost efficiencies.

Competitive base salary plus bonus and relocation support are offered. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in engineering-focused supply chain, direct reports, and proven performance in