Supply Chain Manager

RBC Bearings Incorporated; Franklin (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Airtomic Ducting Solutions in Franklin, Indiana, is seeking a senior Supply Chain Leader to manage end-to-end material flow, procurement, and logistics in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

You will coach buyers and planners while driving supplier performance, cost savings, and on-time delivery. Knowledge of FAA/EASA/CAAC rules and lean/Six Sigma principles is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in progressive supply chain roles with ERP planning, purchasing, production control, and logistics.
• Experience in high mix, low volume engineered-to-order environments.
• Understanding of FAA/EASA/CAA/CAAC regs, traceability docs, and AS9100/ISO 9001/NADCAP.
• History of identifying aerospace suppliers and driving cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end material flow, procurement, and logistics to ensure on-time delivery.
• Coach and develop buyers, planners, and material handlers to improve performance.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, lead RFQs, and set commodity strategies.
• Oversee inbound/outbound freight, DG shipments, and customs for global delivery.
• Maintain traceability and compliance with aviation airworthiness mandates.

Skills

ERP planning

Supplier development

Inventory control

Negotiation

Power BI

Excel

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Located in Franklin, Indiana, Airtomic Ducting Solutions is a growing ducting aerospace solutions provider. Our dynamic team works closely together to support our customers and to ensure the success of our business. We focus on providing our employees with opportunities to learn and grow. We provide our customers with best-in-class service. We strive to understand our customers, market, and products to maximize our results.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Responsible for leading the end-to-end material flow, procurement, and logistics in a fast-paced environment. Develop employees through a combination of providing coaching and training.Ensure the availability of aviation components and rotables, drive supplier performance, and guarantee strict compliance with aviation regulatory standards.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Acts proactively supporting safety at all times. Safety is ALWAYS first
• Leads supplier development strategy, identifying sources of services and products, make / buy decisions, inventory levels to ensure products are available to meet customer on time delivery.
• Lead RFQs, negotiates supplier contracts, and establish commodity strategies to achieve cost savings and favorable terms.
• Lead inventory control, including stockroom, cycle counts, stock allocation, and shelf-life controls to minimize shortages and ensure inventory accuracy.
• Manage inbound/outbound freight, hazardous materials (DG shipments), and customs for timely global delivery.
• Maintain complete traceability documentation and ensure all parts comply with aviation airworthiness mandates.
• Supervise buyers, planners, and material handlers while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Manage suppliers to ensure OTD and quality KPIs are achieved.
• Develop and execute strategies improving of safety, on time delivery, inventory, and productivity
• Utilize goal deployment process (GDP) to maintain focus and to develop and implement supporting objectives for each team members, measure actual performance against plan and implement effective countermeasures where appropriate
• Understand customer needs and ability to translate into supply chain & operational schedules
• Develop and manage direct Purchasing process to ensure timely availability of direct materials and supplies
• Expert in coaching direct and indirect reports to improve individual/team performance
• Create inputs/supports the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning process
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, especially those pertaining to compliance, safety, and business ethics
• Apply theory of constraints, elevate and remove barriers
• Support all efforts to improve customer satisfaction (OTD, Quality, Low cost)
• Manage supply and demand to assure optimal inventory, productive factory workflow and best overall value for Airtomic
• Material planning to assure on-time delivery, achievement of revenue requirements, and effective inventory management
• Develop processes to analyze material purchases supporting cost reduction, inventory control, E&O and supplier performance.
• Coordinate contractors for facilities maintenance.
• Perform all other duties as required

REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of progressive responsibility in supply chain functions including ERP based planning, purchasing, production control, and logistics activities
• Experience in a high mix low volume, engineered to order environment.
• Understanding of FAA/EASA/CAA/CAAC regulations, traceability documents (e.g., FAA Form 8130-3), and quality standards (AS9100, ISO 9001, NADCAP).
• Demonstrated history of finding parts / details using ILS or other aerospace suppliers / brokers.
• Demonstrated history of identifying / developing aerospace suppliers.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma processes.
• Demonstrated history of strong critical thinking skills with solid strategic and tactical balance.
• Change-agent with a history of challenging and coaching others in culture change.
• Highly regarded customer responsiveness and ambassadorship skills.
• Superior communication across all levels of the organization.
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills in WORD, EXCEL, Power BI, and PowerPoint
• Attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of this position

PREFERRED SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Aerospace operations/MRO experience
• APICS (American Production and Inventory Control) Certification – CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management)
• ISM (Institute of Supply Management) Certification – C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager)
• Bachelor’s Degree, MBA or master’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Working knowledge of Quantum
• Defense Industry experience strongly preferred.

Act on behalf of Airtomic:

• Represent Airtomic in a professional, innovative, positive, pro-active manner

Reporting to this Position:

• Buyer/Planner(s)
• Material Handler(s)

Relationships:

• Reports to & works closely with Plant Manager
• Daily interaction with Suppliers and Contractors
• Daily interaction with internal departments

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 10% travel

We offer competitive compensation with bonus opportunities! Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision and company matched 401k plan. Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/h/v

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