Supply chain Manager - Manufacturing

Zobility; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Zobility is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement, planning, supplier performance, and inventory execution in a precision aerospace manufacturing environment. You will be a hands-on leader focused on improving material flow, execution discipline, and reliable supply chain processes to support production and delivery performance.

The ideal candidate brings a systems-oriented approach, can identify breakdowns, and implements sustainable process improvements across purchasing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• 5–10+ years of supply chain or procurement experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong ERP/MRP system experience.
• Proven experience managing suppliers and negotiating contracts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on leadership style with ability to operate both strategically and tactically.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement, supplier management, and inventory control activities in support of production and business goals.
• Establish clear priorities, accountability, and execution discipline across supply chain functions.
• Ensure supply chain activities support uninterrupted production, on-time delivery, and cost performance.
• Develop scalable processes that improve consistency, visibility, and operational control.
• Cross-functional partnership with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Finance to align supply chain priorities with production demand.

Skills

ERP/MRP experience

Analytical skills

Hands-on leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field

Job description

• The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading procurement, material planning, supplier performance, and inventory execution within a precision aerospace manufacturing environment. This role requires a hands-on leader with a strong process-improvement mindset who can strengthen material flow, improve execution discipline, and build reliable supply chain processes that support production, quality, and delivery performance.
• The ideal candidate brings a systems-oriented approach to supply chain leadership, with the ability to identify breakdowns, solve operational problems, and implement sustainable process improvements across purchasing, planning, supplier management, and inventory control. This individual must be able to operate strategically while remaining close to day-to-day execution and the needs of the manufacturing floor.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Supply Chain Leadership
• Lead procurement, supplier management, and inventory control activities in support of production and business goals
• Establish clear priorities, accountability, and execution discipline across supply chain functions
• Ensure supply chain activities support uninterrupted production, on-time delivery, and cost performance
• Develop scalable processes that improve consistency, visibility, and operational control
• Process Improvement and Material Flow
• Evaluate and improve end-to-end supply chain processes, including purchasing workflows, replenishment methods, supplier communication, and material availability
• Identify process breakdowns, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies affecting production flow and implement corrective actions
• Drive improvements in shortage management, transactional accuracy, inventory turns, lead time performance, and planning discipline
• Use data and root-cause problem solving to improve supply chain reliability and execution
• Inventory and ERP Discipline
• Oversee inventory strategy, including stocking levels, replenishment methods, and control of excess and obsolete inventory
• Ensure ERP data integrity for lead times, order policies, pricing, part parameters, and supplier records
• Improve inventory accuracy and transactional discipline through standard work and process control
• Drive system and process improvements that increase planning accuracy and material visibility
• Cross-Functional Partnership
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Finance to align supply chain priorities with production demand
• Support estimating, new product introduction, engineering changes, and capacity-related decisions with sound supply chain input
• Maintain strong presence and credibility with internal stakeholders by understanding how supply decisions affect manufacturing execution
• Translate operational needs into practical supply chain actions and sustainable processes
• Cost, Performance, and Continuous Improvement
• Identify and execute cost-reduction opportunities through sourcing, vendor consolidation, process improvement, and better material strategies
• Develop and monitor KPIs related to supplier performance, shortages, inventory health, on-time delivery, and responsiveness
• Lead continuous improvement efforts that strengthen supply chain performance and support long-term operational stability

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 5–10+ years of supply chain or procurement experience in manufacturing
• Experience in aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong ERP/MRP system experience
• Proven experience managing suppliers and negotiating contracts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on leadership style with ability to operate both strategically and tactically