Sr Mgr, Supply Chain

Mercury Systems; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Systems is seeking a Senior Manager, Supply Chain to lead a high-performing team responsible for planning, procurement, inventory management, and material flow to support mission critical aerospace and defense programs.

In this role you will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, and Quality to optimize performance, reduce risk, and ensure on-time delivery while driving continuous improvement across a complex manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Drive supply chain performance to meet or exceed key operational metrics (on-time delivery, schedule adherence, material availability, MRP health, inventory accuracy).
• Lead and develop a team of ~18 supply chain professionals across planning, purchasing, and material handling.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while supporting production schedules and AOP objectives.
• Oversee material planning and master data integrity (BOMs, routings, planning parameters) for MRP/MPS execution.
• Lead inventory optimization to improve turns and cash flow.
• Lead SI&OP with monthly assessments of supply/demand constraint plans.
• Manage departmental budgets, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

MRP/MPS

ERP systems

Inventory management

SIOP

BOM/Routing

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or engineering

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Mercury Systems is seeking the best and brightest talent to help us bring cutting edge technology to mission critical aerospace and defense applications, advancing innovation where it matters most. As the Senior Manager, Supply Chain for the Signal Technology business unit, you will lead a high performing team responsible for planning, procurement, inventory management, and material flow to support the successful delivery of mission critical products.

In this leadership role, you'll partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, and Quality to optimize supply chain performance, improve operational efficiency, reduce risk, and ensure on-time delivery for our customers. This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact while leading continuous improvement initiatives across a complex manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Drive supply chain performance to meet or exceed key operational metrics, including on-time delivery, schedule adherence, material availability, MRP health, and inventory accuracy.
• Lead and develop a team of approximately 18 supply chain professionals across planning, purchasing, and material handling.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while developing strategies that support production schedules and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) objectives.
• Oversee material planning and master data integrity, including BOMs, routings, and planning parameters, to ensure effective MRP/MPS execution.
• Lead inventory optimization initiatives to improve inventory turns, reduce excess inventory, and support cash flow objectives.
• Lead Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SI&OP) with monthly assessments of supply and demand constraint management plans.
• Manage departmental budgets, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or a related field.
• Typically requires 10+ years in supply chain experience in aerospace and defense manufacturing.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing both direct and indirect reports in a matrixed organization.
• Experience leading supply chain planning and procurement functions.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and Manufacturing.
• Experience leading supply chain through AS9100/ISO 9001 audits, to include facilitation with auditors on supply chain policies and processes.
• Experience leading structured operational reviews and driving execution through cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of MRP/MPS systems, material planning, inventory management, and supply chain best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP/MRP systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High proficiency with Oracle or comparable system particularly in Supply Chain and planning transactions.
• Familiar with CPSR – Ability to drive compliance with DFARS/FAR, ITAR and company specific policies including counterfeit part prevention, traceability and cybersecurity.
• Ability to influence at all levels of an organization.
• Successful integration of new products into the manufacturing process including knowledge, experience, and proven adaptability with different manufacturing disciplines.

This position requires you to have or obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status.

As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the number below for assistance.

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