Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Company: Martinic Engineering Inc

Primary Location: 8505 West McDowell Road, Tolleson, AZ 85353 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time

Function: Material Control / Logistics

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Summary:

The Supply Chain Manager oversees the entire flow of goods from
raw materials to the end customer. This includes sourcing, production,
warehousing, logistics, and distribution to ensure efficient and cost-effective
operations. They work to optimize processes, reduce costs, and ensure timely
delivery while maintaining high quality standards. Negotiates pricing and
delivery for all assigned products and services.

Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:

Daily Execution
& Floor Engagement:
Actively monitor
material flow and shortages across departments.
Walk the floor
regularly, working directly with production, planning, and inventory
staff to identify and solve roadblocks.
Manage part flow
from receipt to shipment, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
Outside Processing
(OSP) Management:
Oversee the coordination
of parts moving to and from external processing vendors (e.g., heat
treat, anodize, NDT, plating).
Manage team to ensure
on-time turnaround and minimize production delays.
Work closely with
Quality and Engineering to ensure OSP vendors meet aerospace specs and
documentation requirements (Certs, C of Cs, ITAR compliance).
Ensure accurate
logs of parts at outside processors are being maintained, to include
status, delivery dates, and any issues.
Supplier &
Vendor Management:
Build strong
relationships with suppliers and outside processors; conduct regular
follow-ups and performance evaluations.
Expedite
deliveries, resolve quality or compliance issues, and negotiate pricing
when appropriate.
Monitor supplier
capacity, lead times, and responsiveness - proactively identify and
mitigate risks.
Production
Planning & Inventory:
Manage and adjust
MRP schedules to align with actual shop floor needs.
Monitor inventory
accuracy via twice weekly cycle counts; minimize shortages and excess
stock.
Ensure production
kits are complete and staged on time for build.
Logistics &
Shipping:
Oversee
shipping/receiving of materials, including parts going to outside
processors and final delivery to customers.
Coordinate with
logistics partners on time-sensitive shipments, including international
freight and compliance documents.
Systems &
Reporting:
Ensure ERP/MRP
data is accurate - issue, update, and close POs and job travelers,
especially for OSP.
Use Excel and ERP
reports to monitor KPIs, open orders, and delivery schedules.
Team Leadership:
Lead and support
a team of buyers, planners, and logistics staff - provide direction,
remove roadblocks, and set the pace.
Coach team
members on best practices, accountability, and continuous improvement.

This role is required to be on-site 5 days at the Tolleson, AZ location.

Qualifications

Education, Training,
Skills and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field
5-10 years in supply chain/logistics roles in aerospace or precision manufacturing.
Deep understanding of aerospace requirements (AS9100, ITAR, NADCAP, etc.).
Strong ERP/MRP experience (Epicor, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite - especially Excel and Outlook.
Experience managing outside processing vendors and part movement workflows.
Solid track record of leading from the floor, troubleshooting real-time issues, and driving results.

Physical Demands:

This
position requires extended periods sitting at a desk, working on computers, and
attending meetings. Good vision is necessary for reading documents, computer
screens, and other visual materials. The ability to speak and hear clearly is
crucial for communicating with team members, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
May involve lifting up to 50 pounds and bending and stooping to access
inventory or handle materials.

(The
essential functions have been provided as examples of types of work performed
by team members assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the
right to modify work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so
that qualified team members can perform the essential functions of the job. The
physical and mental demands described above are representative of those
required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)

This position
requires access to information, or technology, which is subject to the
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be
U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a
(i) citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) a lawful permanent
resident of the United States (i.e. "Green Card Holder"); or (iii) a person
admitted to the United States as a refugee, or granted asylum, as specified
under applicable law.

Benefits

Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.

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