Description
Join Knight Aerospace – Supply Chain Manager
We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join our team in San Antonio, TX and lead key supply chain, procurement, vendor management, and material control activities supporting our aerospace programs.
Salary: $95,000–$110,000, depending on experience
Annual Bonus: 10% target
PTO: Paid Time Off
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision & Long-Term Disability (LTD)
401(k): Company retirement plan
409A: Participation in the company’s 409A program
Location: San Antonio, TX | Full-time, on-site
We’re looking for candidates with 7+ years of supply chain leadership experience, preferably within aerospace, automotive, medical, or advanced manufacturing environments.
Ready for your next opportunity? Apply today and join Knight Aerospace!
Requirements
The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing our company's overall supply chain and logistics strategy. These will include optimizing our supply chain operations to maximize efficiency and productivity. . The Supply Chain Manager will represent the Company and its values and will ensure that the expectations of the Company’s customers are exceeded
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serves as a key contributor resource on project bid development and bid refreshment activities.
- Responsible for negotiating price, terms and delivery strategies with all vendors.
- Responsible for managing 3PL relationships and shipping & receiving activities.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate material & vendor master data in CETEC.
- Responsible for the timely execution of procurement activites to include alternate sourcing recommendations that improve price, delivery or reduce vendor complexity.
- Responsible for material control activities to include material issuance in support of project schedules.
- Reports weekly on SCM metrics such as inventory turns, DPO, etc.
- Works closely with program management and planning to create and manage favorable project spend profiles.
- Identify procurement risks to project schedules and develop mitigation strategies.
- Works closely with Engineering and Program Management to delivery contract compliant materials.
General Expectations:
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Works collaboratively with all employees of the company to promote agile teamwork and a work environment that is productive and positive to execute the company’s goals per our core values.
- Excellent organizational and attention to detail skills.
- Remain aligned with executive strategies regarding customer relationships and internal controls.
- Meticulous, precise diligence in all aspects of research, analysis, planning, and execution.
- Speaks with gathered facts and data to generate results or frame issues.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering, Business or Supply Chain Management.
- Aerospace, medical or automotive procurement experience highly preferred.
- More than 7 years of leading Supply Chain rganizations
- CPSM, CPIM, PMP or APICS certification, highly preferred.
- Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficient user of an ERP systems, CETEC preferred.
- Strong background working in AS9100 and/or NADCAP environments.
Work Environment Requirements:
- Full-Time Position.
- Minimal travel required.
- Office, Shop Floor & Warehouse environment.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management
- 7+ years of experience leading supply chain organizations
- Aerospace, medical, or automotive procurement experience
- CPSM, CPIM, PMP, or APICS certification
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency with ERP systems; CETEC preferred
- Strong background working in AS9100 and/or NADCAP environments
What We Do
Knight Aerospace, located in San Antonio, Texas, is a design, manufacturing, and modification center dedicated to providing competitive and functional products and reliable service. Knight Aerospace intends to set the standard of excellence for suppliers in the aerospace industry. We are firmly committed to Total Customer Satisfaction, and continually strive to improve our products and services. Business activities of Knight Aerospace include the design, manufacture and installation of Commercial and Military Aircraft Interiors, Aircraft Ground Support Equipment, Mobile Engine Test Stands (METS), Palletized Passenger Interiors and VIP-Staff Module Conversions for cargo aircraft. Knight Aerospace is the world leader in providing safe, quality and reliable “Quick-Change/Roll-On Roll-Off” Modules and Pallets for various cargo aircraft. Knight Aerospace’s design philosophy sets us apart from other Quick-Change manufactures in the market. We specialize only in the design of aircraft passenger and equipment quick-change modules and pallets ensuring all aspects of FAA regulations and safety are taken in consideration during the design. Knight Aerospace’s products (Modules, Pallets and Ground Support Equipment) are recognized by major OEM such as Alenia, Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Northrop Grumman as the preferred product on the market.
