Job Description

Supply Chain Manager for Arnprior Aerospace – Portland, Oregon

Acumen is proud to partner with Arnprior Aerospace Inc. to find their next Supply Chain Manager, responsible for overseeing supply chain functions and projects. This key leader will further develop a capable team and shape the strategies to meet the demands of growth and on-time deliveries.

If you:

• Have strong supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
• Thrive in a growing organization
• Excel in data analysis and utilizing the information in strategies and forecasting
• Are a mentor/coach style leader, providing development for your team
• Have exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills
• Exhibit professionalism, sound judgment, and integrity

Then this may be the next great opportunity for you!

This is an on-site position. The Supply Chain Manager will manage supply chain functions including production planning, forecasting, material procurement, inventory control, warehousing, rate setting, outsourcing, vendor selection, distribution, and leading a highly capable team.

 Key Responsibilities

• Achieve Supply Chain (SC) objectives and support the attainment of business objectives.
• Execute the SC strategy.
• Lead and Improve SC execution processes:
  • Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP)
  • Supplier Performance Management: Quality, Cost, Delivery & Service
  • Material Requirements Planning: system use and optimization.
  • Inventory management: working capital improvements.
  • Logistics management: cost and service
  • Outside Service Processing: lead-time and cost
• Allocate responsibilities to members of your department and manage the effectiveness of execution.
• Facilitate identification of direct material cost reduction or service enhancement opportunities; develop appropriate projects.
• Reduce inventory to appropriate entitlement levels that support financial and operational needs.
• Lead, facilitate, or support cross-site supply chain project collaboration and execution.
• Lead, facilitate, or support sourcing and procurement activities from RFQ through contract development, negotiation, execution, and implementation; monitor contract adherence and retain master repository.
• Develop appropriate sourcing/procurement strategies and operational plans to reduce direct material or outside process service costs.
• Collaborate with suppliers and site operations teams to improve supplier delivery, quality, and service performance.
• Liaise with suppliers/vendors along with appropriate site or functional representatives.
• Coordinate and maintain visibility of functional, site, or cross-site projects through a structured management system; provide monthly status.
• Implement and report on spend measurement, productivity analytics, and supplier/vendor performance.
• Leverage site-level and functional knowledge expertise to achieve targeted project deliverables.
• Develop and cultivate strategic supplier/vendor business relationships if required.
• Serve as a member of the Supply Chain Leadership Team to leverage best practices across the organization.
• Develop and lead organizational talent to deliver substantial value to the business.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Business with a focus on supply chain management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Advanced degree/master’s in business administration (MBA) and professional society certification (e.g., APICS or NAPM) are a strong plus.
• Seven (7) years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing, preferably aerospace, environment.
• Three (3) years of directly related supervisor/management experience.
• Formal management training/experience is essential.
• Working knowledge of Supply Chain policies and practices, scheduling, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), and proficiency in computer applications.
• Expertise in ERP, purchasing, and planning is preferred, Microsoft AX experience is a plus.

 Physical Requirements

Employees must meet the physical demands necessary to perform essential job functions, with reasonable accommodations provided for individuals with disabilities. Duties frequently involve sitting, talking, and hearing, with occasional walking, handling objects, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision and focus adjustment.

Procedure for Applying:
To apply or see our other positions available, please go to Acumen Executive Search to submit a resume and brief cover letter indicating your interest in the opportunity. If our current open positions are not the right fit for you and you would like us to share relevant opportunities, please send your resume and a brief cover to info@AcumenExecutiveSearch.com.

About Acumen:

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Keywords:

Supply Chain, manager, manufacturing, aerospace, data analysis, forecasting, leadership, MRP, ERP, material procurement, inventory control, warehousing, rate setting, outsourcing, vendor selection, distribution, supplier performance