Lead, Supply Chain & Logistics – High‑Mix Manufacturing

Laborup; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employer 401(k) Match

Job summary

Laborup is seeking an experienced Supply Chain & Logistics Manager to lead purchasing, supplier relationships, inventory control, material planning, and logistics in a high-end precision manufacturing environment supporting aerospace and defense industries.

Ideal candidates will have 7+ years in supply chain/purchasing/logistics, 3+ years of supervisory experience, and a strong background in procurement and supplier management. ERP/MRP systems expertise, including JobBoss, is a plus.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of supply chain, purchasing, or logistics experience within manufacturing.
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong background in procurement, supplier management, inventory control, and material planning.
• Experience supporting CNC machining, aerospace, defense, or high-mix manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems; JobBoss experience is a plus.
• Experience managing outside processing vendors and manufacturing supply chains.
• Understanding of AS9100, material traceability, and aerospace quality requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing, procurement, inventory control, receiving, shipping, and logistics operations.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, and improve supplier quality and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate material planning with production scheduling to prevent shortages and manufacturing delays.
• Oversee inventory accuracy, cycle counts, material traceability, and ERP transactions.
• Manage outside processing vendors, including heat treating, plating, coating, and subcontracted manufacturing.
• Develop standardized procedures and performance metrics to improve supply chain efficiency.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Planning to support production requirements.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve material flow, and strengthen operational performance.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

JobBoss

Job description

Laborup is seeking an experienced Supply Chain & Logistics Manager to lead purchasing, supplier relationships, inventory control, material planning, and logistics in a high-end precision manufacturing environment supporting aerospace and defense industries.

Ideal candidates will have 7+ years in supply chain/purchasing/logistics, 3+ years of supervisory experience, and a strong background in procurement and supplier management. ERP/MRP systems expertise, including JobBoss, is a plus.