Supply Chain Manager

AppleOne Employment Services; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Camarillo, CA, is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead purchasing, planning, inventory control, and supplier management in a fast-paced aerospace and defense manufacturing environment.

This full-time onsite role requires strong AS400/MAPICS expertise, ERP/MRP-driven planning, and a proven ability to improve material flow and supplier performance; travel of 25–50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Lead supply chain, purchasing, planning, materials, and inventory control operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Manage supplier performance, production material availability, and inventory improvement initiatives.
• Support ERP/MRP-driven planning and purchasing processes using AS400/MAPICS.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, purchasing, materials, and inventory control teams to support production schedules and customer delivery goals.
• Manage supplier performance, material availability, purchasing activity, and supply chain execution.
• Improve inventory accuracy, inventory turns, material flow, and overall supply chain performance.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to resolve material issues and support manufacturing priorities.
• Drive cost reduction, supplier improvement, process improvement, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Support urgent business needs, including off-shift and emergency situations when required.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Inventory control

ERP/MRP planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Effective communication

Tools

AS400/MAPICS

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager for a direct hire opportunity in Camarillo, CA. This full-time onsite role is ideal for a hands‑on supply chain leader with recent manufacturing experience, strong AS400/MAPICS expertise, and a proven ability to lead purchasing, planning, inventory control, supplier management, and materials operations. This opportunity offers the chance to make a direct impact in a fast‑paced aerospace and defense manufacturing environment where material availability, production support, inventory accuracy, and supplier performance are critical to success. The role works closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Production teams in a collaborative setting with supportive leadership, clear operational goals, and opportunities to drive meaningful process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, purchasing, materials, and inventory control teams to support production schedules and customer delivery goals.
• Manage supplier performance, material availability, purchasing activity, and supply chain execution.
• Improve inventory accuracy, inventory turns, material flow, and overall supply chain performance.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to resolve material issues and support manufacturing priorities.
• Drive cost reduction, supplier improvement, process improvement, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Support urgent business needs, including off-shift and emergency situations when required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation is $62 to $73 per hour, depending on experience.
• Direct hire opportunity.
• Full-time onsite position in Camarillo, CA.
• Travel is approximately 25 percent to 50 percent.
• Must be available to respond to off-shift and emergency situations as business needs dictate.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Lead supply chain, purchasing, planning, materials, and inventory control operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Manage supplier performance, production material availability, and inventory improvement initiatives.
• Support ERP/MRP-driven planning and purchasing processes using AS400/MAPICS.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Production teams.
• 6 or more years of hands‑on experience in supply chain, materials management, purchasing, planning, or inventory control.
• 3 or more years of leadership or management experience within manufacturing.
• Experience working with ERP and MRP systems is required.
• Recent manufacturing background is required.
• Strong knowledge of supplier management, production planning, inventory control, and materials operations.
• Ability to lead teams, improve processes, solve problems, and communicate effectively across departments.
• U.S. work authorization is required.
• Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace and defense manufacturing experience.
• Background in roles such as Supply Chain Manager, Materials Manager, Production Control Manager, Purchasing Manager, Planning Manager, or Materials and Inventory Manager.
• Experience supporting high‑mix, deadline‑driven, or regulated manufacturing environments.

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