Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager

BLR Aerospace has an immediate
opening for a Supply Chain Manager. The ideal candidate would have 5+ years of Purchasing/Procurement/Sourcing
experience, preferably in an aerospace or technical industry. Demonstrated
skills in managing both internal and external customers, tracking commitments
and personal follow-through is essential. Strong negotiation, organization, time
management, continuous process efficiency improvement, excellent communication
skills and the ability to represent the company in a professional manner are
fundamental requirements.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

BLR Aerospace, an industry leader in performance enhancing
aerospace products, is currently seeking a full time Director of
Engineering to design and deliver our strategic engineering efforts. This is a
unique opportunity to contribute to a growing company with an international
brand. You will collaborate with our full team in our Everett office.

Job Summary

• Identify, qualify, and select suppliers of materials, equipment, products, or services, and conduct overall supplier management.
  
• Develop mutually beneficial supplier working relationships
  
• Produce Request for Quotes (RFQs), negotiate pricing, contracts, lead-time, delivery dates, and oversee supplier performance.
  
• Create Purchase Orders, Blanket
  Purchase Orders and/or Master Agreements with suppliers and engage in all
  aspects of contract management.
  
• Ensure suppliers' performance is
  consistent with corporate objectives, particularly in quality, on-time
  delivery, cost management, and inventory turns.
  
• Monitor scheduled deliveries, consistent
  follow-up and manage part shortages and expedites.
  Process receipts, invoices, and
  related transactions, resolve any related issues
  
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
  
• Work in partnership with Production
  Control to ensure appropriate inventory levels.
  
• Effectively deliver communications and
  business presentations, reports, and forecasts to Leadership team,
  customers, vendors, and employees, highlighting key performance
  indicators, risks and recommendations for improvement.
  
• Work cross-functionally with
  Engineering & Manufacturing teams to understand product requirements
  and identify new supply partners to support both new product development
  and ongoing production.
  
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance on
  vendor audits, Supplier Scorecards, and measure key performance indicators
  (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement programs in supply chain quality,
  delivery and cost
  
• Manage RMA (Return Material
  Authorization) and RTV (Return to Vendor) process.
  
• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles to streamline processes.
  
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by adhering to and improving policies, procedures, standards, and strategies to ensure process transparency, fairness, impartiality, and confidentiality.
  
• Support monthly financial closing by
  completing all transactions and credit card purchases reconciliation.
  
• Prepare quarterly supplier
  performance evaluation incorporating input from QA, Engineering primarily,
  as well as other stakeholders.
  
• Prepare presentation for conducting
  quarterly supplier business reviews focused Quality, Ontime Delivery and
• General
  Support.
  
• Perform monthly reconciliation of
  Open Purchase Order Report.
  
• Travel to vendors and events as
  required.
  
• All other related duties as assigned.
  

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Previous
  aerospace, medical or automotive experience is a plus
  
• Experience with BAAN ERP systems is
  desirable
  
• Must
  be a US Citizen
  
• MS Office Suite proficient (Outlook,
  Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Required Experience and Education

• Degree
  in Business preferred
  
• 5+
  years of Purchasing, Procurement, and/or Sourcing experience

Equal Opportunity Employer
Veterans/Disabled

11002 29th Ave W, Bldg C-19
Everett, Washington, 98204
United States