Mgr, Materials

Barnes; East Granby (CT); On-site; USD 98,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

HSA with company contributions

FSAs

401(k) retirement plan with company

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

EAP

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

Work-life support

Job summary

Barnes Aerospace is seeking a Supply Chain Manager for its East Granby CRO operation. The role directs site materials, production planning, inventory and logistics while leading procurement to meet delivery, quality, and cost objectives.

The candidate should have 5–10 years in supply chain leadership within aerospace/manufacturing, a bachelor’s degree, and knowledge of procurement and planning processes. Certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a business or technical discipline.
• APICS, ISM or other supply chain certification is a plus.
• 5–10 years of related supply chain management experience in manufacturing/aerospace environment.
• Experience leading procurement, strategic sourcing and supplier performance management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct site materials resources, including production scheduling and planning.
• Forecast procurement needs with production planning using MRP systems.
• Lead the procurement organization and supplier development.
• Drive supplier performance and PPV, improve on-time delivery and costs.
• Support SIOP processes and site budgets.

Skills

Supply chain management

Team leadership

Procurement & sourcing

Cost optimization

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or technical discipline

APICS/ISM certification is a plus

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Details

Posted on November 12, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location Barnes Aerospace East Granby CRO operation 7 Connecticut South Drive East Granby, CT 06026, USA

• On-site
• Supply Chain
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MGRMA007085

Description

Barnes Aerospace is seeking a Supply Chain Manager for its East Granby CRO operation. This leader will direct site materials, production planning, inventory and logistics activities while leading the procurement organization supporting Connecticut Operations sites. The successful candidate will combine strong planning and materials management skills with procurement leadership, supplier development and strategic sourcing experience to meet customer delivery, quality and cost objectives.

Core Responsibilities

• Plan and direct site materials resources and activities, including production scheduling and planning, supply chain management and material logistics, to achieve business and customer requirements. Forecast procurement needs with production planning using appropriate material requirements planning systems.
• Identify gaps and work with sales, operations and suppliers to resolve resource constraints, meet customer requirements and make necessary changes to the master schedule.
• Evaluate material, labor and machine availability when releasing work orders to the shop floor. Monitor schedule performance, address gaps with the appropriate teams and support on-time customer shipments.
• Manage daily procurement, production and inventory control issues in coordination with engineering, manufacturing and sales. Manage cycle counting, planning parameters, capacity analysis and demand planning.
• Develop budgets, production plans and related reports. Support business strategic plans through the sales, inventory and operations planning (SIOP) process and ensure effective implementation.
• Lead the procurement organization supporting East Granby CRO, providing day‑to‑day management, coaching, development and escalation support. Build an effective materials and procurement team through selection, training and motivation.
• Drive performance against key metrics, including late releases, push/pull/cancel actions, supplier delinquency, on‑time delivery, costs and purchase price variance (PPV). Identify gaps, establish corrective actions and report progress.
• Build supplier relationships and lead efforts to meet site delivery, quality and cost needs. Monitor and report supplier performance, follow up on orders and implement corrective actions when required.
• Drive sourcing strategies and strategic supplier initiatives that improve competitiveness, including supplier selection, development and consolidation to optimize sourcing and overall supplier performance.
• Develop strategies and lead negotiations to meet quality, fulfillment and productivity requirements. Prepare bid packages and coach procurement team members on bids and negotiations.
• Source and purchase machinery, equipment, tools, raw materials, packaging, parts, services and supplies needed for operations. Direct the preparation of specifications for quality, quantity, delivery and service to meet production schedules.
• Direct materials management and the flow of inventory from receipt through storage, production and shipment. Establish controls for material movement, inventory accuracy, traceability and point‑of‑use availability; identify and resolve bottlenecks that impact production schedules or customer delivery.
• Lead shipping and receiving activities to ensure materials and customer shipments are received, inspected, documented and delivered accurately and on time. Resolve receiving discrepancies and coordinate with quality, procurement, operations and logistics providers to address issues.
• Partner with procurement, engineering, quality assurance and other departments to identify, evaluate and qualify new suppliers.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of related supply chain management experience in an engineer‑to‑order manufacturing, OEM, aerospace or defense environment.
• Demonstrated progressive career development with increasing responsibility, including experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of production and inventory flow, planning, materials management and related documentation procedures.
• Experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier performance management and contract negotiations; ability to analyze costs and drive delivery and productivity improvements.
• Strong business and financial acumen; ability to set direction, motivate teams, influence stakeholders and lead change across the organization.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate business or technical discipline is required.
• APICS, ISM or other supply chain certification is a plus.

Salary

$98,000 - 153,000

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions for eligible medical plan participants
• flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
• life and disability insurance
• paid vacation and holidays
• employee assistance program (EAP)
• wellness programs
• tuition reimbursement
• employee discounts
• voluntary accident and critical illness coverage
• pet insurance
• work‑life support resources

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements, which may vary based on employment status, position, and location.

This job position may include access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws. If an applicant does not meet the definition of a “U.S. Person” (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status), the Company may be required to obtain an export control license. If the position for which you applied involves access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws, then any offer is also contingent on verification of appropriate documentation for the Company to assess whether an export license will be required to employ you in that role, and if it is determined that an export license is required, the offer is also contingent on the Company’s determination, in its sole discretion, whether a license application and ongoing administration is prudent under the project’s contract parameters and whether an export license can be successfully obtained before you can start.

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