Aerospace Supply Chain Associate | Procurement & Planning

RTCA; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Shift differential

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

RTCA is a precision aerospace and defense manufacturer in Sumner, WA, seeking a Supply Chain Associate I-III to support purchasing, material coordination, and production scheduling in a fast-paced environment.

You will learn procurement processes, manage purchase orders, liaise with suppliers, and help ensure on-time delivery while collaborating with manufacturing, quality, and logistics teams. This role offers growth within a hands-on aerospace manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Strong data interpretation and decision-support skills.
• High attention to detail in transactional accuracy and reporting.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, cross-functional manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn and support core supply chain functions within an aerospace manufacturing and CNC environment.
• Assist in the creation, processing, and tracking of purchase orders to support on-time delivery of raw materials, outside processing, and finished components.
• Support supplier communication regarding order status, lead times, capacity, and delivery schedules.
• Partner with production control to review work orders, material readiness, and scheduling priorities to align supply with production demand.
• Monitor material availability and help identify potential shortages, delays, or risks to production schedules.
• Develop a foundational understanding of buying and procurement processes, including supplier selection, quoting, and cost considerations.
• Support the development and implementation of supplier performance scorecards, tracking metrics such as on-time delivery, quality, and cost competitiveness.
• Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting to support supply chain performance and decision-making.
• Establish and maintain reporting for Outside Processing Sent, Outside Services Managed, and Outside Services Completed.
• Document current-state processes and assist in SOP creation and maintenance across supply chain activities.
• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data, ensuring integrity of purchase orders, part status, and inventory records.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and logistics teams to resolve material and supplier-related issues.
• Support supplier file maintenance, including certifications and compliance documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on procurement efficiency and material flow.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (Global Shop, JobBOSS, SAP)

Job description

RTCA is a precision aerospace and defense manufacturer in Sumner, WA, seeking a Supply Chain Associate I-III to support purchasing, material coordination, and production scheduling in a fast-paced environment.

You will learn procurement processes, manage purchase orders, liaise with suppliers, and help ensure on-time delivery while collaborating with manufacturing, quality, and logistics teams. This role offers growth within a hands-on aerospace manufacturer.