Enterprise Supply Chain Manager

JOB TITLE: Enterprise Supply Chain Manager
LOCATION:Rancho Dominguez, CA
PAY RATE: $35-55/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (6 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Develops and executes enterprise-wide supply chain strategies across multiple aerospace manufacturing operations.

• Establishes standardized procurement procedures, approval controls, reporting structures, and best practices.

• Develops procurement strategies for production programs, aftermarket support, spare parts, and emerging customer requirements.

• Creates forecasting, inventory, and purchasing models to balance material availability with inventory investment.

• Translates customer forecasts, delivery schedules, bills of material, and production ramp plans into procurement strategies.

• Identifies and mitigates long-lead material risks, supplier constraints, and schedule threats.

• Negotiates pricing, lead times, blanket orders, minimum order quantities, and long-term supply agreements.

• Establishes material cost tracking by product, program, and business unit.

• Implements safety stock policies, reorder points, inventory turn goals, and excess inventory controls.

• Creates reporting dashboards for purchase orders, supplier performance, shortages, inventory levels, and cost metrics.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• 7+ years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, materials management, or manufacturing operations.

• Experience improving purchasing, planning, and inventory management processes.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing supply chains, material planning, supplier negotiations, and inventory control.

• Advanced analytical skills with strong Excel and ERP/MRP system experience.

• Experience establishing material cost tracking, inventory performance monitoring, and purchase price variance analysis.

• Experience implementing supplier performance metrics for quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.

• Experience evaluating and recommending ERP/MRP enhancements and supply chain process improvements.

• Experience ensuring procurement activities support AS9100, customer, and regulatory requirements.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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