Supply Chain Manager - Military Flight Controls Division

Parker Hannifin; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 247,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a strategic Supply Chain Leader in Irvine, CA to drive end‑to‑end supply chain performance. You will lead procurement, planning, inventory, logistics and supplier development while building a resilient, cost‑efficient operation.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in manufacturing or industrial settings, hands-on MRP/ERP expertise, and a proven ability to develop teams and deliver sustained improvements in service, cost and cash flow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with progressive leadership experience in manufacturing/supply chain.
• MBA or advanced certification is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing, planning, inventory control, logistics and MRP/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage procurement and materials management activities, including supplier evaluation, price negotiation, and compliance.
• Coordinate Production Planning MRPs to achieve on-time deliveries and align with division objectives.
• Manage data accuracy and ownership of the MRP database; drive KPI improvements across the supply chain.

Skills

Leadership

Supply chain leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Strategic sourcing

MRP/ERP systems

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Manufacturing, Business, Engineering, or related

MBA preferred

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Position Summary

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers. As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Military Flight Controls Division

Supporting aircraft worldwide, Parker Aerospace’s Military Flight Controls Division (MFCD) provides primary and secondary flight control systems that make flight possible. Tested, proven and trusted in commercial and military applications for decades, MFCD provides precise position-control actuation solutions for military aircraft across the United States and with foreign partners. The division’s JetPipe® electrohydraulic servovalve (EHSV) technology is used across commercial and military aircraft around the world. Headquartered in Irvine, California, the Military Flight Controls Division is the global leader in fly-by-wire flight control systems and electrohydraulic products and offers the world's most advanced motor design capabilities for flight controls.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and results-driven Supply Chain Leader to lead and continuously improve end-to-end supply chain performance. This role is responsible for developing and executing strategies that strengthen supplier partnerships, optimize material flow, improve service levels, and deliver sustainable cost, quality, and working‑capital improvements. The successful candidate will combine deep supply chain expertise with operational excellence and strong people leadership to build resilient, responsive, and efficient supply chain operations. Working cross‑functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Commercial teams, this leader will drive best practices in sourcing, planning, inventory management, logistics, supplier development, and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate brings a proven record of leading teams and delivering measurable results in fast‑paced, high‑stakes manufacturing or industrial environments. They will be an effective change leader who can translate strategy into disciplined execution while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to shape the performance of a critical operation. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to drive meaningful change, develop a high‑performing team, strengthen supplier and internal partnerships, and deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and cash flow.

• Lead and manage all procurement and materials management activities including order placement, supplier reduction/evaluation/certification, supplier follow‑up, price negotiation and compliance with government procurement regulations.
• Matrix responsibilities for Production Planning’s manufacturing resource‑planning activities. These activities need to help achieve division sales and objectives and maintain 100% on‑time customer deliveries.
• Matrix responsibilities for personnel involved with the MRP database to achieve and maintain a high degree of data accuracy, integrity, and ownership.
• Accountable for site supply chain metrics and standards of performance.
• Benchmark world class supplier management systems and implement best practices in division as appropriate.
• Help define and implement automated systems to plan and track material flow from customers through procurement to delivery to support a supply chain management strategy.
• Ensure all material management policies are consistent with the inventory control objectives of the Corporation.
• Facilitate corporate purchasing and materials initiatives including common part numbers, supplier managed inventory, consolidated purchasing agreements, supplier reduction and supplier quality certifications.
• Support internal or external audit requirements relative to the planning, procurement or inventory control functions.
• Prepare and manage department budget within established guidelines.
• Effectively create and sustain procurement to delivery material and system cost reduction programs.
• Actively support and implement lean principles.
• Tactical execution for planning, purchasing, receiving, shipping, and stockroom.
• Drive and improve daily KPI's for each function and tactical execution of supply chain strategy.
• Coach and develop a high‑performing supply chain organization that drives accountability, collaboration, customer focus, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive professional experience, including at least 7 years leading complex supply chain, procurement, materials, planning or operations initiatives with increasing responsibility for people, processes and business results.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Manufacturing, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline, complemented by progressive experience in manufacturing and supply chain leadership. An MBA, advanced technical degree, or relevant professional certification (e.g., APICS/ASCM, CPSM, Six Sigma) is preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional teams and large‑scale projects in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with the ability to deliver results across competing priorities, timelines and organizational objectives.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, supply chain planning, strategic sourcing, inventory control, supplier management, logistics, and material requirements planning (MRP/ERP) systems.
• Proven ability to build, coach, and develop high‑performing teams; assess individual and organizational capability; and foster accountability, collaboration, engagement and continuous improvement.
• Effective change leader who inspires teams to embrace new ideas, solve problems proactively and achieve ambitious performance goals in a dynamic environment.
• Current knowledge of the latest manufacturing technology, productivity and quality measurements and material/planning systems requiring continual review of methods to optimize productivity.

Competitive Compensation

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

• Pay Range: $140915 to $246685 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker Offers Competitive Benefit Programs, Including

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Additional Comments

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

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Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug‑free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.