Supply Chain Manager - Space Program - WA area - Hybrid - DEC 2024
Our client in the Seattle WA area is a leader in the growing Space Industry and looking for a Supply Chain Manager to oversee and optimize the procurement, production, and distribution of materials essential for building advanced space station modules on a Hybrid basis.
Key Responsibilities
Recruit, train, and lead a team of supply chain specialists.
Monitor departmental workflows, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
Conduct performance reviews, fostering professional growth.
Collaborate with engineering and production teams to forecast material requirements.
Develop and maintain detailed inventories of raw materials and components at multiple locations.
Evaluate and negotiate with suppliers, ensuring optimal cost, quality, and delivery timelines.
Identify and implement improvements in logistics to support modular manufacturing process.
Manage transportation routes and warehousing to minimize costs and ensure timely delivery.
Assess and recommend material-handling equipment and methods to enhance efficiency.
Establish metrics to assess supply chain performance, ensuring compliance with quality standards
Build and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers and vendors, addressing performance gaps proactively.
Work closely with product development teams to align supply chain strategies with engineering milestones.
Analyze current supply chain processes, recommending and implementing policy changes for efficiency and scalability.
Stay informed on trends and technologies in aerospace supply chains, applying innovative practices to operations.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Engineering
Proven track record of 3+ years in supply chain management, ideally in aerospace, manufacturing, or related industries.
Strong negotiation, leadership, and organizational skills.
Familiarity with ERP systems, Lean Manufacturing principles, and aerospace material standards is a plus.
Passion for contributing to the advancement of space technology.
If interested, please send your updated resume in Word doc format to Varsha at varsha@keltia-design.com with preferred pay requirements and availability and we will follow up very shortly.
Keltia is a technical support services company providing Engineering Design, CAD Training along with Specialized Technical Recruiting services to mainly the aerospace and other industries in WA State, around the US, Canada and Europe. We have been in business 20 years+ in the US and 10years+ in Europe.