The Supply Chain Manager provides leadership and strategic direction for McFarlane Aviation's Supply Chain department, overseeing procurement, sourcing, inventory control, and logistics operations. This is a working leader role-balancing day-to-day execution of supply chain activities with coaching, mentoring, and guiding the team to achieve operational and strategic goals.
In this role, you'll lead a team responsible for competitive cost sourcing, on-time delivery, and supplier performance, while driving continuous improvement and aligning supply chain strategy with company objectives.
What You'll DoStrategic Duties- Work with leadership to develop and execute supply chain strategy.
- Set departmental goals, KPIs, and performance metrics aligned with company strategy.
- Actively participate in key procurement, vendor management, and operational problem-solving activities to model best practices.
- Provide oversight/management guidance and training for other Buyer/Purchasing team members.
- Provide procurement support and coverage on spend categories, ensuring competitive cost sourcing of quality goods and services.
- Responsible for commodity leadership, strategy, and implementation of key procurement processes within assigned commodities / categories, ensuring key procurement objectives are met.
- Negotiate and manage long-term pricing agreements on critical commodities such as resale and distribution products and raw materials.
- Develop sources of supply and monitor supplier performance.
- Support the logistics channels and review and set Long Term Agreements (Fed Ex, UPS, etc.) and approve major contracts within established authority limits.
- Provide regular updates to senior leadership on supply chain performance, risks, opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
Vendor/Supplier Management- Optimize supplier performance and minimize risk in the supply chain.
- Qualify vendors, evaluate bids and negotiate prices and terms for purchased goods and services.
- Monitor supplier performance by ensuring that product is delivered as scheduled and meets specifications; maintaining appropriate files and records of meetings with suppliers to ensure company requirements are met and that supplier is aware of their performance concerning purchasing operations.
- Expedite with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Perform onsite vendor visits for Qualification and Corrective Action/Preventive Action Review.
Other Duties- Plan, schedule, and administrate purchase orders to ensure quality products are delivered on time.
- Buy items at the best value, create purchase orders, and solicit bid proposals.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to align supply chain activities with production and service goals.
- Lead ERP/MRP optimization to improve forecasting and materials management.
- Establish and enforce departmental SOPs, ensuring compliance with policies, regulations, and quality standards.
- Process non-conforming material requests and RMA requests with supply chain partners.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops and reviewing professional publications.
- Assist internal and external customers by interpreting laws, policy, codes, and regulations pertaining to purchasing.
Skills & Experience You Bring- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, or related field (master's preferred).
- 7+ years of supply chain experience with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role.
- Strong negotiation skills and working knowledge of procurement and contract law.
- Knowledge of MRP processes and ERP systems.
- Ability to interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
- CPSM, CSCP, or CPIM certification preferred.
- Aviation and/or manufacturing industry experience is strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of import freight movement.
- Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication, listening and presentation skills.
- Specialist in complex technical and business matters.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to respond consistently with a high degree of initiative to resolve issues or complex problems that may arise.
We offer:
- A collaborative, hands-on culture where ideas take flight and your voice matters.
- A supportive crew of aviation pros who are passionate about what they do.
- Competitive pay and benefits, growth opportunities, and a role that makes a difference.
