Strategic Supply Chain Manager: Lead Teams to 96% On-Time

RRC- Ruiz Recruiting & Consulting

Thousand Oaks (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 165,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

RRC - Ruiz Recruiting & Consulting is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead purchasing, production planning, sourcing, inventory control, and logistics for a prominent A&D sector leader. The role oversees a 7+ person team, driving cost reduction and cross-functional collaboration to optimize supply chain performance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on supply chain experience, 3+ years in a supervisory role, and strong ERP/MRP skills (MAPICS/AS400).

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in purchasing, materials management, production planning, inventory control, or related functions.
Minimum 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
Experience in MAPICS/AS400 is required, including experience processing material transactions and managing planning activities within an ERP/MRP environment.
Strong understanding of strategic sourcing, supplier performance, inventory optimization, production scheduling, and cost reduction.
APICS certification strongly preferred.
Import/export trade compliance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop purchasing and planning teams, driving accountability and continuous improvement.
Oversee material planning, scheduling, and purchasing activities to maintain production efficiency and on-time delivery.
Manage supplier selection, contract negotiations, long-term agreements, and supplier development programs.
Oversee inventory control, stockroom accuracy, inventory turns, and material flow while reducing excess inventory and improving lead times.
Direct shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations to ensure timely deliveries and traceability.
Identify opportunities to reduce material and logistics costs, manage departmental budgets and P&L, and deliver monthly inventory reporting.
Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and IT to resolve supply chain challenges and support business objectives.