Supply Chain Manager - Aerospace Manufacturing

OVERVIEW

The Manager of Supply Chain oversees planning, procurement, logistics, and warehousing of raw materials, hardware and commodities. This role requires making strategic decisions that balance cost efficiency with high service standards to meet the needs of a diversified customer base.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the planning and purchasing team responsible for global supply planning, freight and brokerage operations, import/export compliance, and regulatory matters related to international trade.
• Oversee collaboration with contract manufacturers and outside services providers to manage order quantities, lead times, and the buy/sell process for all procured goods.
• Provide direct leadership of a for shipping, receiving and warehousing personnel.
• Manage U.S.-based supplier relationships, including price negotiations, lead-time control, and commercial agreements.
• Lead demand forecasting efforts in collaboration with production and engineering teams to ensure product availability.
• Analyze supply and demand data to maintain optimal inventory levels and service performance.
• Partner with customer service and sales teams to meet and exceed client expectations.
• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing partners to support product development and speed to market.
• Develop scalable supply chain processes to support company growth and innovation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of experience in aerospace supply chain or purchasing, including at least seven years in a leadership role.
• Supply Chain experience in aerospace manufacturing required, CNC machining preferred
• Strong use of ERP Systems as primary tool to accomplish work 
• Proven experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Self-starter with a strong balance of strategic thinking and tactical execution.
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on accuracy and follow-through.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities with a results-driven mindset.
• Experience leading change initiatives that deliver measurable improvements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to influence across departments and with external partners.

EDUCATION

•   Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.  APICS and/or Lean Manufacturing certification a plus

LOCATION

•   Onsite

SCHEDULE

•    M-F

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

CORE VALUES

• Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing

TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDES

• Health/dental/vision coverage
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
• Education support program
• Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Bonus plan for all full-time employees

ABOUT US

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com. 

Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.