Supply Chain Manager

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Department: Supply Chain

Reports To: President

DOT Code: Non DOT

Prepared Date: 2/20/2026

Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000 per year

 

Summary

Oversees and supports Managers, Supervisors, and hourly personnel engaged in some or all of the following production activities: warehousing, procurement, strategic sourcing, inventory controls (RAW, WIP & FG), vendor and freight carrier management (relations, negotiations, contract evaluation, quality, timeliness), logistics, procurement of non-production items, servicing equipment, parts and packaging, and third-party logistics activities, and shipping and receiving.  Support of program activities associated with the design, manufacture and delivery of large-scale commercial aircraft cabin interior products or integration programs.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct the development and implementation of short- and long-term plans, budgets, and targets to achieve business objectives while maintaining quality standards including, but not limited to:
  • Continually improving performance inventory turns and on-time delivery.
  • Inventory control processes utilizing LEAN manufacturing best practices.
  • Establishing and enhancing supply chain relationships.
  • In conjunction with the Quality Assurance Manager, establish an effective Quality Supplier Management program.
  • In conjunction with the Operations Manager, work to ensure capacity planning and meet production scheduling demand by forecasting work volumes and labor capacity.
  • Prepares departmental key performance indicators (KPI’s)
  • Manages staff to include feedback, coaching, performance evaluations and performance improvement when needed.
• Develop and implement strategic and operating plans for business supply chain operations.  Oversee major initiatives in the resolution of procurement, inventory, logistics, and related supply chain issues requiring coordination across multiple functional or operational areas.
• Develop and implement policies, processes, and systems to utilize resources efficiently and improve the cost effectiveness of the business and increase overall profitability.
• Oversee the strategic sourcing, purchase, and scheduled delivery of raw materials to meet production schedules. 
• Manage vendor performance to ensure purchased materials and services meet business requirements.
• Direct and control materials planning, inventory levels, storage, shipping and receiving to ensure the timely flow of material to production and the delivery of finished goods within established time frames.

 

 

 

• Direct the preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly and term end reports of performance results.
• Develop customer goodwill and confidence through regular and frequent communication
• Coordinate problem solving activities; analyze inputs and develop course of action to insure timely problem resolutions
• Manage and maintain processes for purchase requests, purchase orders, work orders to provide timely to customers (i.e. other departments)
• Administer returned customer parts and warranty claims

 

Non-Essential Functions

• Other duties may be assigned.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities                                             

This job has supervisor responsibilities.

 

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Capacity Planning
• Demand Management
• Order Processing
• Inventory Management & Optimization
• MRP
• Logistics
• Warehousing & Distribution
• Continuous Improvement processes/methods
• Minimum 5 years applicable experience
• Proven leadership, teamwork, and negotiation skills. Ability to motivate others in a matrix structure team environment
• Experience with Lean or Six Sigma strongly desired
• Excellent organizational, customer service, communication, and presentation skills

 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,

skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Education and/or Experience                                                   

Bachelors degree in supply chain management, CPIM certificate, 5 years experience in supply chain leadership or equivalent. Proven leadership of diverse business direction and personnel leadership of staff

 

Computer Skills                                                 

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft office, ERP usage.

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None

 

Other Qualifications                                          

None

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The position involves lifting up to 50 pounds.in the warehouse on any given day.

 

 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. 

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off 
• 401k
• 401k Matching
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability 
• Long Term Disability 
• EAP

VT Volant Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, VT Volant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

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