Aerospace Supply Chain Lead — ERP Mastery & OTD

LISI AEROSPACE NORTH AMERICA; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

LISI Aerospace North America in Garden Grove is seeking a data-driven Supply Chain Manager to lead planning and procurement in aerospace. You will ensure the ERP is the single source of truth, drive 95%+ on-time delivery, and optimize inventory to support production and commitments.

This high-impact role requires technical depth, operational discipline, and the ability to drive accountability across teams, master data, MPS, supplier performance, and Lean or Six Sigma initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of manufacturing experience, including 3+ years in Aerospace & Defense.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, ITAR/EAR regulations, and traceability requirements.
• Advanced ERP experience and strong Excel skills.
• Proven experience leading and developing planners and buyers.
• Strong understanding of MRP, inventory planning, and supply chain fundamentals.
• Ability to analyze data and translate it into actionable decisions.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of planners and buyers to meet production and customer requirements.
• Drive accountability, performance, and continuous improvement across the team.
• Establish clear priorities, workflows, and execution standards.
• Lead the transition to full ERP utilization.
• Ensure ERP serves as the single source of truth for planning and procurement.
• Audit and maintain master data (lead times, BOMs, safety stock) to support accurate MRP.
• Oversee the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to align capacity with demand.
• Ensure material availability supports production timelines and customer delivery.
• Implement cycle counting programs and ABC analysis.
• Reduce excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory while maintaining service levels.
• Optimize inventory turns and improve inventory accuracy.
• Lead supplier performance management and procurement strategy.
• Negotiate long-term agreements (LTAs) and manage supplier relationships.
• Ensure compliance within an AS9100 environment.
• Drive Lean or Six Sigma initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency.
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks across the order-to-cash cycle.
• Standardize processes and improve operational flow.
• Other duties may be assigned

Skills

AS9100 knowledge

ERP systems

Excel skills

MRP

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

LISI Aerospace North America in Garden Grove is seeking a data-driven Supply Chain Manager to lead planning and procurement in aerospace. You will ensure the ERP is the single source of truth, drive 95%+ on-time delivery, and optimize inventory to support production and commitments.

This high-impact role requires technical depth, operational discipline, and the ability to drive accountability across teams, master data, MPS, supplier performance, and Lean or Six Sigma initiatives.