Job Title: Supply Chain Manager
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Cheshire, CT
Company Description:
Hanwha Aerospace USA has long been recognized as a leader in the development and supply of flight critical Aerospace/Defense components and assemblies. Operating out of four state-of-the-art facilities located in Connecticut, Hanwha Aerospace USA offers growth and career development opportunities to enrich your talents.
Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Supply Chain Senior Manager to lead and optimize our Procurement, Delivery Assurance, and Supplier Quality functions. This role is critical to ensuring the seamless flow of materials and components from a global supplier base, meeting stringent AS9100 and customer requirements, and supporting our high-performance aerospace manufacturing operations.
Essential Functions:
- Procurement
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies to ensure cost-effective and timely procurement of materials, components, and services.
- Negotiate and manage long-term supplier agreements, pricing, and contract terms.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality to align procurement activities with program and customer requirements.
- Identify and qualify new suppliers to support business growth and mitigate risk.
- Delivery Assurance
- Drive on-time delivery (OTD) performance across the supply base through robust planning, monitoring, and escalation processes.
- Implement supplier capacity and capability assessments to mitigate delivery risk.
- Collaborate with suppliers to resolve delivery delays, expedite critical materials, and recover schedule adherence.
- Utilize KPIs and dashboards to monitor performance and report to senior leadership.
- Implement a supplier portal system and ensure supplier deliveries meet, and do not exceed, our orders.
- Supplier Quality Management
- Lead the Supplier Quality team to ensure supplier conformance to specifications, regulatory requirements, and AS9100 standards.
- Oversee supplier audits, PPAP/FAI submissions, corrective actions (SCARs), and root cause analysis.
- Implement a risk-based approach to supplier quality management and continuous improvement.
- Support product and process qualifications and approvals
- Leadership & Strategic Initiatives
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing cross-functional team.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other best practices.
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the supply chain function aligned with business goals.
- Implement and develop robust HAU supply chain processes and systems.
- Lead monthly Scrum meetings to ensure integration of supply chain functions with shop/general manager operations.
- Plan and execute appropriate supply chain strategies to support organizational goals for cost control and lead-time reduction
- Works closely with all departments to meet delivery schedules, including production, new product development, customer service and quality.
- Maximize cost savings through the negotiation of Long Term Agreements and VMI Programs
- Lead and/or participate in RIEs (Rapid Improvement Events) as appropriate / applicable
- Maintain a safe working environment by compliance with state and federal safety regulations. Enforces and promotes workplace safety procedures in their departments
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by the U.S. Government and able to work without restrictions with ITAR related data
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or other related field
- 8+ years of progressive Supply Chain experience in Aerospace Manufacturing
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Masters in Business Administration preferred
- Deep knowledge of AS9100, FAA/EASA regulations, and other aerospace compliance standards.
- Proven experience managing complex supplier networks, global sourcing, and performance-based supplier relationships.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills.
- Proficient in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), MS Office, and supply chain analytics tools.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization
- Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standard business practices
- Ability to initiate, record, recommend, verify, and implement corrective actions or solutions to problems relating to product, process or quality system.
- Must have strong attention to detail
- Ability to travel domestically; 25%
Physical Demands / Work Capacity Evaluation
The essential functions of this position may vary based on specific assignments, work locations, and operational needs. Physical capability is evaluated through a post-offer, pre-employment Human Performance Evaluation (HPE), which assesses an individual’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with applicable laws.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.
Hanwha Aerospace USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.
*Subject to change with or without notice*
Rev 1 – 8/27/2025
Skills Required
- Must be a U.S. Person and able to work without restrictions with ITAR-related data
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
- 8+ years of progressive supply chain experience in aerospace manufacturing
- Master of Business Administration
- Knowledge of AS9100, FAA/EASA regulations, and aerospace compliance standards
- Experience managing complex supplier networks, global sourcing, and performance-based supplier relationships
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems such as SAP or Oracle, Microsoft Office, and supply chain analytics tools
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively at all organizational levels
- Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standard business practices
- Ability to initiate, document, recommend, verify, and implement corrective actions or problem solutions
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to travel domestically up to 25%
What We Do
Hanwha Aerospace USA prides itself on its entrepreneurial culture. We seek to employ people who enjoy working on the business, while working in the business. This innovative spirit, combined with a robust continuous improvement structure, has supported our market leading growth in the aerospace and defense manufacturing industry. At four modern sites in Connecticut, spanning 500,000 square feet, the team works tirelessly to perfect engineering and manufacturing processes. We deploy the best available equipment to provide prototyping and production solutions for our customers. We are a proven supplier who is trusted to develop and manufacture the most complex components, used in the most advanced commercial and military applications in the world.
