Aerospace & Defense Supply Chain Leader

AMETEK, Inc.; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and holiday/3

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) plans

Generous paid time off

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end supply chain strategy in Goleta, CA, aligning sourcing, materials management, planning and scheduling with business objectives and financial targets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, or related field and 7+ years of leadership in aerospace/defense manufacturing, with deep expertise in sourcing, MRP tools, supplier management, and KPI-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive leadership in supply chain within aerospace, defense, or complex manufacturing environments.
• Experience with government/regulatory requirements (e.g., DFARS, ITAR) preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills.
• Data-driven decision making and KPI management.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute supply chain strategy aligned to business growth, margin expansion, and on-time delivery objectives
• Build and optimize a resilient supply base through strategic sourcing, supplier development, and performance management with domestic and international sources of supply
• Negotiate Agreements with suppliers to reduce cost and lead time
• Drive operational excellence and MRP Hygiene across procurement, planning, inventory, shipping/receiving and logistics
• Mitigate supply chain risk through proactive planning, dual sourcing strategies, and supplier quality
• Lead material planning processes to ensure alignment between demand, capacity, and inventory
• Own supplier quality and compliance, ensuring adherence to aerospace/defense requirements and regulatory standards
• Develop and mentor high-performing teams across purchasing, planning, and inventory control
• Establish and track KPIs (OTD, inventory turns, supplier performance, cost savings) to drive accountability and informed decision-making
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance to enable program execution and new product introductions
• Direct leadership of Buyers, Master Scheduler, and Inventory Control Manager
• Key contributor to Operations leadership team and business planning processes

Skills

Strategic thinking

Sourcing

Inventory planning

MRP tools

Negotiation

Data-driven decisions

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Visio

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end supply chain strategy in Goleta, CA, aligning sourcing, materials management, planning and scheduling with business objectives and financial targets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, or related field and 7+ years of leadership in aerospace/defense manufacturing, with deep expertise in sourcing, MRP tools, supplier management, and KPI-driven decisions.