SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST

Bascom Hunter; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bascom Hunter in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to build a high-performing supply base, connect engineering with manufacturing, and ensure parts arrive on time, at cost, and to spec—from prototype through full-rate production.

The role emphasizes supplier development, sourcing, negotiations, and collaboration with QA and manufacturing; you’ll use ERP/MRP tools and lead supplier readiness and continuous improvement while maintaining data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Business with emphasis on Supply Chain Management preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years in sourcing, supplier development, supply chain, or manufacturing engineering for mechanical/electromechanical products.
• Comfortable reading drawings and discussing manufacturability, tolerances, and measurement methods with suppliers.
• Strong negotiator with solid cost/should-cost and total-cost thinking.
• Proficient with ERP/MRP and spreadsheets; clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify suppliers: Identify, evaluate, and coach vendors for precision mechanical parts and electromechanical assemblies; run capability reviews, scorecards, and improvement plans.
• Bridge design and production: Turn drawings and requirements into complete, supplier-ready packages (what to make, how we’ll measure it, how it’s packaged and delivered).
• Source parts, services, and equipment: Run competitive bids, build total-cost analyses (price, tooling, yield, logistics), and negotiate pricing and terms; set up multi-year or dual-source agreements when needed.
• Get suppliers ready for production: Plan the manufacturing and inspection approach with our Quality team, verify the process is stable, run trial builds at the required pace, and approve the first parts before full release (First Article).
• Reduce risk and cycle time: Drive lead-time reduction, smart inventory strategies for long-lead items, and dual-sourcing where appropriate.
• Solve supply issues fast: Unblock late deliveries, quality escapes, and obsolescence; qualify alternates and keep programs on schedule.
• Work with QA to ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements (AS9100D, first-article, export controls, etc.).
• Keep data clean and visible: Maintain accurate part/vendor records in ERP/MRP and present supplier risks, capacity, and recovery plans to leadership.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor’s in Business with emphasis on Supply Chain Management preferred (or equivalent experience)

Tools

ERP/MRP (Deltek Costpoint or similar)

MS Office

CAD viewers (SolidWorks)

PLM/PDM

Job description

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SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST

Full Time Clerical Baton Rouge, LA, US

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Make an immediate impact. Bascom Hunter is building advanced aerospace and defense hardware. We’re looking for a Supply Chain Specialist who can build a high-performing supply base, connect engineering with manufacturing, and ensure parts, services, and equipment arrive on time, at cost, and to spec—from prototype through full-rate production.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and qualify suppliers: Identify, evaluate, and coach vendors for precision mechanical parts and electromechanical assemblies; run capability reviews, scorecards, and improvement plans.
• Bridge design and production: Turn drawings and requirements into complete, supplier-ready packages (what to make, how we’ll measure it, how it’s packaged and delivered).
• Source parts, services, and equipment: Run competitive bids, build total-cost analyses (price, tooling, yield, logistics), and negotiate pricing and terms; set up multi-year or dual-source agreements when needed.
• Get suppliers ready for production: Plan the manufacturing and inspection approach with our Quality team, verify the process is stable, run trial builds at the required pace, and approve the first parts before full release (First Article).
• Reduce risk and cycle time: Drive lead-time reduction, smart inventory strategies for long-lead items, and dual-sourcing where appropriate.
• Solve supply issues fast: Unblock late deliveries, quality escapes, and obsolescence; qualify alternates and keep programs on schedule.
• Work with our QA team to ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements (e.g., AS9100D quality system; new-product introduction/first-article expectations; special-process approvals; export controls; priority-rated orders; and customer contract flow-downs).
• Keep data clean and visible: Maintain accurate part/vendor records in ERP/MRP (Deltek Costpoint or similar) and present supplier risks, capacity, and recovery plans to leadership.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s in Business with emphasis on Supply Chain Management preferred (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years in sourcing, supplier development, supply chain, or manufacturing engineering for mechanical/electromechanical products
• Comfortable reading drawings and discussing manufacturability, tolerances, and measurement methods with suppliers
• Strong negotiator with solid cost/should-cost and total-cost thinking
• Proficient with ERP/MRP and spreadsheets; clear written and verbal communication

Preferred

• Background in aerospace/defense or other highly regulated industries (first-article, production-readiness, special processes)
• Experience sourcing manufacturing/test equipment (from defining needs and ROI through installation/commissioning)
• Familiarity with export rules and customer contract requirements
• Exposure to thermal-management systems, rotating machinery (fans/pumps), or ECS components

Tools You’ll Use

ERP/MRP (Deltek Costpoint or similar), PLM/PDM and CAD viewers (e.g., SolidWorks), basic SPC/measurement tools, MS Office/Teams/SharePoint.

Why Bascom Hunter

• High-impact role bridging engineering, quality, planning, and operations
• Growth path in supplier development, commodity leadership, and operations
• Competitive compensation and benefits; hybrid work flexibility
• Meaningful mission building advanced aerospace systems

Work Environment & Eligibility

Office, lab, and supplier manufacturing settings; occasional PPE; ability to occasionally lift up to ~25 lbs; Travel up to 20–30%. Employment requires standard background check and work authorization. Due to program needs, U.S. Citizenrequired.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

Bascom Hunter is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability/veteran, status as a protected veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local law.