Supply Chain Manager

The Supply Chain Manager plays a critical role in supporting Innovative Composite Engineering’s manufacturing operations by ensuring the uninterrupted flow of materials, components, and services required to meet production schedules and customer delivery commitments. This role is responsible for planning, sourcing, purchasing, and supplier coordination to ensure Innovative Composite Engineering receives the right materials and services, from the right supplier, at the right time, in the right quantity, and at a fair and competitive cost.

Working cross-functionally with Operations, Production, Engineering, Sales, and Management, the Supply Chain Manager helps drive operational efficiency, on-time delivery, and continuous improvement in support of Innovative Composite Engineering’s growth, quality standards, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Coordinate      purchasing requirements with internal departments to ensure material      availability aligns with production schedules and business needs.
• Plan      and execute competitive and efficient purchasing activities to support      uninterrupted production flow.
• Monitor      material availability, identify potential shortages or constraints, and      proactively resolve issues while communicating status and mitigation plans      to stakeholders.
• Prepare      and process purchase orders by verifying specifications, pricing, and      delivery requirements.
• Research,      evaluate, and qualify suppliers based on cost, quality, service,      reliability, capacity, delivery performance, and overall reputation.
• Develop      and maintain effective supplier relationships, fostering long-term      partnerships aligned with ICE’s quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Support      negotiation efforts with suppliers, demonstrating the ability to be firm      yet flexible as conditions require.
• Analyze      and report on material availability, lead times, and cost trends for key      purchased items.
• Identify      and implement opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability,      including but not limited to stocking strategies, blanket purchase orders,      forecasting methods, Kanban systems, and alternative sourcing options.
• Maintain      and continuously improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to      procurement and material planning processes.
• Drive      effective and standardized use of the ERP/MRP system to support planning,      purchasing, and reporting accuracy.
• Create      and maintain material shortage reports, fulfillment dashboards, and      related metrics to support decision-making.
• Collaborate      closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to      mitigate risks and support on-time customer delivery.
• Work      with internal teams and suppliers to address defective or non-conforming      materials or services and coordinate corrective actions.
• Perform      additional duties as assigned to support operational needs.

Reporting & Working Relationships

• Direct      report to Operations or Production Manager.
• Works      closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Management, and Production      teams to support problem-solving, production efficiency, and continuous      improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life      Insurance
• Bonus      Eligible 
• Paid      Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
• 401(k)      Retirement Plan

Working Conditions

This position requires the ability to perform the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. The role involves frequent communication, repetitive hand and wrist motions, and extended periods of sitting or standing in an office and manufacturing environment. Mental activities include decision-making, problem analysis, teamwork, negotiation, interpersonal communication, and use of discretion.

Physical activities may include standing, walking, bending, reaching, grasping, repetitive motions, and lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects up to 50 pounds. Work is primarily performed indoors within an office or manufacturing facility, with occasional travel by air or ground transportation.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

• Must      have composite experience 3+ years
• 5 +      years of Supply chain experience OR 8-10 years buyer or purchasing      experience
• Preferred      experience with contracts and contract negotiations, LTA’s, and/or MSAs.
• Working      knowledge of manufacturing environments, including routing, bills of      material (BOM), planning and scheduling, purchasing, logistics, and      ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong      organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a      fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Demonstrated      relationship-building skills and the ability to collaborate effectively      across functional teams.
• Understanding      of manufacturing processes and technical concepts relevant to Applied      Aerospace – White Salmons’s industry.
• Excellent      written and verbal communication skills in English, including in-person,      phone, and email communications.
• Ability      to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a      team.
• Proficiency      in Microsoft Word and email, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel,      including data analysis, pivot tables, and reporting; macro experience a      plus.
• Experience      with SQL databases and queries preferred.

Compliance & Employment Requirements

Innovative Composite Engineering is an equal opportunity employer.

This position is subject to U.S. Export Control regulations (ITAR). Applicants must provide evidence of U.S. Person status by completing a U.S. Export Control Compliance Verification form. A U.S. Passport is the most common form of documentation, though other acceptable documents may be used. Documentation will be maintained on file at Innovative Composite Engineering.

A U.S. Person is defined as a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident,