Manager, Supply Chain

HEICO; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Profit sharing

Career development opportunities

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

A prominent aerospace components distributor in Hauppauge, NY, seeks a Manager of Supply Chain to oversee purchasing, logistics, and inventory management. In this role, you will manage supply chain operations and lead a team while ensuring efficiency and compliance with industry standards. Candidates should possess excellent analytical skills, project management experience, and a background in materials management. Benefits include competitive salary, insurance, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in product management or inventory management.
• Two years in a management role within materials management or purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall supply chain operations including purchasing and inventory control.
• Lead and develop buyers and supply chain professionals.
• Identify and optimize logistics solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Mentorship

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word proficiency

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Syteline/Infor ERP

Job description

Seal Dynamics (A HEICO Company) founded in 1976, with its corporate headquarters based in Hauppauge, NY. We are a world leader in technical sales and the distribution of aerospace components.

Role - Manager Supply Chain

This role is on-site and reports to our Headquarters in Hauppauge, NY.

Manages and oversees overall supply chain operations, including purchasing, inventory control, logistics, materials planning, vendor‑managed inventory programs and global customer consignment inventory programs. Makes recommendations to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency of operations. Coordinates and resolves issues regarding existing and new products. Interfaces with Product Managers on the planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet commitments.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Inventory Management
  • Work in conjunction with the Product Managers, Strategic Partners and other Vendors to determine appropriate stocking levels, safety stock and re‑order points for stock products at multiple domestic and international stocking locations.
  • Manage and maintain the Item Master file within the ERP to meet operational, trade compliance and quality requirements.
  • Assist in development, improvement and maintenance of systems required to identify and manage optimum stocking levels including managing supplier lead times (published vs actual) along with historical delivery performance to minimize stock‑out positions.
  • Monitor delivery performance expectations for contractual commitments.
  • Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPI).
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency including process/work‑flow improvements, system changes and organizational improvements.
  • Supports Seal Dynamics kitting program with component sourcing and releasing jobs into the production schedule.
• Manage Purchasing
  • Lead, mentor, and develop buyers, planners, and supply chain professionals.
  • Actively manage open purchase order backlog including expedites, pushouts, quantity changes, and cancellations.
  • Manage sourcing of new products and re‑sourcing of existing products with domestic and foreign suppliers.
  • Manage purchase order backlog to significantly reduce past‑due material.
  • Coordinate quarterly conference calls or visits with suppliers to review performance.
  • Create and enforce appropriate purchasing controls to ensure Sarbanes‑Oxley compliance.
  • Ensure proper flow‑down of customer requirements to suppliers via purchase orders.
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency including process/work‑flow improvements, system changes and reporting/communications enhancements.
• Logistics
  • Identify efficient transportation means and frequency to reduce logistics costs.
  • Maintain clear understanding of tariffs, duties, freight costs, and trade regulations.
  • Manage and process all inbound logistics, foreign and domestic shipments.
  • Select, manage, and optimize relationships with air, ocean, and ground transportation carriers to balance cost, service levels, and lead times.

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Excellent analytical skills including processing large amounts of operating, purchasing and sales data from a variety of sources to support decision making.
• Project management skills, including the ability to handle multiple projects in an international environment and work effectively with colleagues and clients in diverse departments, geographic locations, and time zones.
• Highly motivated, high energy with the ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to develop staff and effectively delegate tasks and responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal and mentorship skills.
• Aerospace and/or industrial distribution background (preferred).
• Syteline/Infor ERP experience (preferred).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and focus on details with attention to accuracy and deadlines.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Experience and Skills Required

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree.
• Minimum three years of experience in product management, materials management, inventory management and/or purchasing in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Two years of experience in a management/supervisory role within materials management, inventory management and/or purchasing in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Profit sharing.
• Stable employment with a growing organization.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.