Precision Aerospace Supply Chain Leader

Zobility; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Zobility in Everett, WA seeks a Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement, material planning, supplier performance, and inventory execution in a precision aerospace environment. You will drive process improvements across purchasing, planning, supplier management, and inventory control while staying close to day‑to‑day manufacturing floor needs.

The role emphasizes hands‑on leadership and cross‑functional partnership to ensure on‑time delivery and cost performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5–10+ years of supply chain or procurement experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong ERP/MRP system experience.
• Proven experience managing suppliers and negotiating contracts.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Hands‑on leadership style with ability to operate both strategically and tactically.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) in compliance with ITAR regulations.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• Ability to work at computer for long periods.
• Ability to work on‑site 8-10 hours a day.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement, supplier management, and inventory control activities in support of production and business goals.
• Establish clear priorities, accountability, and execution discipline across supply chain functions.
• Ensure supply chain activities support uninterrupted production, on‑time delivery, and cost performance.
• Develop scalable processes that improve consistency, visibility, and operational control.
• Evaluate and improve end‑to‑end supply chain processes, including purchasing workflows, replenishment methods, supplier communication, and material availability.
• Identify process breakdowns, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies affecting production flow and implement corrective actions.
• Drive improvements in shortage management, transactional accuracy, inventory turns, lead time performance, and planning discipline.
• Use data and root‑cause problem solving to improve supply chain reliability and execution.
• Oversee inventory strategy, including stocking levels, replenishment methods, and control of excess and obsolete inventory.
• Ensure ERP data integrity for lead times, order policies, pricing, part parameters, and supplier records.
• Improve inventory accuracy and transactional discipline through standard work and process control.
• Drive system and process improvements that increase planning accuracy and material visibility.
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Finance to align supply chain priorities with production demand.
• Support estimating, new product introduction, engineering changes, and capacity‑related decisions with sound supply chain input.
• Maintain strong presence and credibility with internal stakeholders by understanding how supply decisions affect manufacturing execution.
• Translate operational needs into practical supply chain actions and sustainable processes.
• Identify and execute cost‑reduction opportunities through sourcing, vendor consolidation, process improvement, and better material strategies.
• Develop and monitor KPIs related to supplier performance, shortages, inventory health, on‑time delivery, and responsiveness.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts that strengthen supply chain performance and support long‑term operational stability.

Skills

ERP/MRP experience

Supply chain leadership

Analytical problem‑solving

Cross‑functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Job description

Zobility in Everett, WA seeks a Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement, material planning, supplier performance, and inventory execution in a precision aerospace environment. You will drive process improvements across purchasing, planning, supplier management, and inventory control while staying close to day‑to‑day manufacturing floor needs.

The role emphasizes hands‑on leadership and cross‑functional partnership to ensure on‑time delivery and cost performance.