Supply Chain Manager

Sagetech Avionics, Inc.; Bingen (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Sagetech Avionics, Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement, planning, and logistics for aerospace manufacturing on site in Washington. You will own SIOP, MPS, and ERP data integrity, partnering with quality and program teams to meet DoD requirements.

The role requires 5+ years in aerospace supply chain, AS9100D knowledge, and experience with DFARS/FAR compliance, supplier development, and Lean improvements. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD clearance are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supply chain / operations experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing.
• Hands-on ERP experience; SIOP and MPS ownership experience.
• Supplier development and scorecard management; DCMA interface / military compliance familiarity.
• DMSMS / obsolescence management experience; MRL framework familiarity (Thread E supply chain readiness).
• AS9100D quality system knowledge; strong negotiation and procurement skills.
• Lean tools: VSM, 5S, kaizen, kanban; PMP or equivalent a plus.
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance (ITAR/EAR).

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers; maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL) and conduct formal supplier business reviews.
• Source materials and components; issue and manage purchase orders through the full procurement lifecycle.
• Maintain supplier scorecards (OTD, quality, cost) and measure PPV on a monthly basis; drive supplier corrective actions (SCA/SCAR).
• Proactively track inbound shipments and manage outbound customer deliveries; own on-time delivery performance.
• Own inventory accuracy and working capital targets; oversee warehouse operations with AS9100D traceability.
• Own CSI SyteLine ERP supply chain modules; lead monthly SIOP and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Ensure DFARS/FAR compliance; manage obsolescence risk and support MRL assessments; lead continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Procurement skills

Strategic thinking

Education

APICS CPIM certification

PMP certification

Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt

Tools

SyteLine ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sagetech Avionics designs and manufactures low SWaP certified avionics - including transponders, IFF systems, and ACAS/DAA modules - for military and commercial aircraft, operating from our facility in Bingen, WA under an AS9100D Quality Management System. Following a major DoD contract award for the APX-128 advanced IFF system, we are expanding our team. We are seeking a Supply Chain Manager to join our manufacturing team, working onsite and reporting to the VP of Operations.

Objectives of this Role

Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers; maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL) and conduct formal supplier business reviews.
• Source materials and components; issue and manage purchase orders through the full procurement lifecycle.
• Maintain supplier scorecards (OTD, quality, cost) and measure purchase price variance (PPV) on a monthly basis; drive supplier corrective actions (SCA/SCAR) in coordination with Quality Engineering.

Delivery & Inventory

• Proactively track inbound shipments and manage outbound customer deliveries; own customer OTD performance and escape supply or capacity risks before they affect committed ship dates.
• Own inventory accuracy and working capital targets; oversee warehouse operations including receiving, inspection release, kitting, storage, and shipping with full AS9100D traceability.

Planning & ERP

• Own CSI SyteLine ERP supply chain modules; maintain data integrity, reporting, and user adoption.
• Lead monthly SIOP process and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS); validate supplier and internal capacity against program commitments; participate in contract reviews to identify supply chain flow-downs and delivery obligations.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with DFARS/FAR, counterfeit parts avoidance (AS6081), and DCMA interface requirements; manage DMSMS/obsolescence risk through proactive identification, lifetime buys, and alternate sourcing; support MRL assessments and supply chain readiness gap closure.
• Lead and develop the supply chain team; apply Lean tools (VSM, 5S, kaizen) to drive continuous improvement across supply chain processes.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of supply chain / operations experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing.
• Hands-on ERP experience; SIOP and MPS ownership experience.
• Supplier development and scorecard management; DCMA interface / military compliance familiarity.
• DMSMS / obsolescence management experience; MRL framework familiarity (Thread E supply chain readiness).
• AS9100D quality system knowledge; strong negotiation and procurement skills.
• Lean tools{{:}} VSM, 5S, kaizen, kanban; project management skills (PMP or equivalent a plus).
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance (ITAR/EAR).

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS CPIM certification.
• PMP certification.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• CSI SyteLine experience

Salary range{{:}} $100,000 to $155,000 based on experience

Sagetech Avionics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This position requires U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a DoD Secret security clearance under ITAR/EAR.