Defense Supply Chain Manager — AI-Driven Sourcing & Travel

SelectTech Services Corporation; Parker (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SelectTech Services Corporation seeks an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead and optimize supply chain operations in the defense sector, leveraging data analytics and advanced technology to ensure on-time delivery of mission-critical materials.

You will manage strategic sourcing, supplier performance, and government property compliance (DFARS, FAR/DFARS), and drive AI-enabled improvements while collaborating across Purchasing, Inventory, Tool Control, and Shipping/Receiving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, or logistics, with demonstrated leadership experience within the defense and aerospace industry.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint Inventory Management and BSI systems, or similar systems required.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 25% between our Colorado facility and our Dayton, OH facility.
• Strong understanding of government property management regulations and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of inventory, including management of government-owned property, in full compliance with applicable regulations.
• Manage Costpoint Inventory modules to ensure accuracy, accountability, and audit readiness.
• Oversee BSI management and ensure adherence to system processes.
• Direct shipping and receiving operations, ensuring materials are deployed quickly and efficiently.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, leveraging AI-driven tools and technology to identify, evaluate, and select suppliers.
• Provide oversight of purchasing and procurement activities to ensure cost-effective, compliant, and timely acquisitions.
• Monitor schedules and metrics related to material delivery performance, enabling the organization to Operate with Confidence in meeting program milestones.
• Collaborate with Quality to validate and maintain the Approved Vendor List (AVL), ensuring supplier reliability and alignment with performance standards.
• Support quoting and proposal efforts through material cost estimation, vendor quoting, and market analysis.
• Drive technology adoption and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain to enhance visibility, efficiency, and decision-making.
• Direct and mentor staff across Purchasing, Inventory, Tool Control, and Shipping/Receiving functions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards.

Skills

Leadership

Analytics

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Business/Logistics

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Deltek Costpoint Inventory Management

BSI systems

Job description

SelectTech Services Corporation seeks an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead and optimize supply chain operations in the defense sector, leveraging data analytics and advanced technology to ensure on-time delivery of mission-critical materials.

You will manage strategic sourcing, supplier performance, and government property compliance (DFARS, FAR/DFARS), and drive AI-enabled improvements while collaborating across Purchasing, Inventory, Tool Control, and Shipping/Receiving.