Supply Chain Manager
Job Description:
RRC - Ruiz Recruiting & Consulting is a specialized recruitment firm trusted by startups and enterprise-level companies nationwide. We're hiring a Supply Chain Manager for a leader in the A&D space!
What You'll Do (The Impact)
- Lead, coach, and develop purchasing and planning teams, driving accountability, operational performance, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee material planning, scheduling, and purchasing activities using MRP/ERP systems to maintain production efficiency and achieve 96%+ on-time customer delivery.
- Manage supplier selection, contract negotiations, long-term agreements, and supplier development programs to improve quality, delivery, and cost.
- Oversee inventory control, stockroom accuracy, inventory turns, and material flow while reducing excess inventory and improving lead times.
- Direct shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations to ensure timely deliveries, product traceability, and efficient material movement.
- Identify opportunities to reduce material and logistics costs, manage departmental budgets and P&L, and deliver monthly inventory reporting.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and IT to resolve supply chain challenges, improve processes, and support business objectives.
What You Bring (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in purchasing, materials management, production planning, inventory control, or related functions.
- Minimum 3 years of supervisory or management experience, with demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
- Experience in MAPICS/AS400 is required, including experience processing material transactions and managing planning activities within an ERP/MRP environment.
- Strong understanding of strategic sourcing, supplier performance, inventory optimization, production scheduling, and cost reduction.
- APICS certification strongly preferred.
- Import/export trade compliance experience preferred.