# Supply Chain Manager

**Company:** [McFarlane Aviation](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/ft4K97sCamNWiZpyKMmW5b.md)
**Location:** Baldwin City, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Purchasing

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## Description

**We are on a mission to #MakeItBetter**  

McFarlane Aviation, a rapidly growing aviation company with over 50 years of experience, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing high-quality aircraft parts for the aviation markets. We are committed to delivering superior parts with exceptional, "old-fashioned" customer service. 

The Supply Chain Manager provides leadership and strategic direction for McFarlane Aviation’s Supply Chain department, overseeing procurement, sourcing, inventory control, and logistics operations. This is a working leader role—balancing day-to-day execution of supply chain activities with coaching, mentoring, and guiding the team to achieve operational and strategic goals.

In this role, you’ll lead a team responsible for competitive cost sourcing, on-time delivery, and supplier performance, while driving continuous improvement and aligning supply chain strategy with company objectives.

**What You’ll Do**

**Strategic Duties**

-   Work with leadership to develop and execute supply chain strategy.
-   Set departmental goals, KPIs, and performance metrics aligned with company strategy.
-   Actively participate in key procurement, vendor management, and operational problem-solving activities to model best practices.
-   Provide oversight/management guidance and training for other Buyer/Purchasing team members.  
-   Provide procurement support and coverage on spend categories, ensuring competitive cost sourcing of quality goods and services. 
-   Responsible for commodity leadership, strategy, and implementation of key procurement processes within assigned commodities / categories, ensuring key procurement objectives are met.
-   Negotiate and manage long-term pricing agreements on critical commodities such as resale and distribution products and raw materials.  
-   Develop sources of supply and monitor supplier performance.
-   Support the logistics channels and review and set Long Term Agreements (Fed Ex, UPS, etc.) and approve major contracts within established authority limits.
-   Provide regular updates to senior leadership on supply chain performance, risks, opportunities, and strategic initiatives.

**Vendor/Supplier Management**

-   Optimize supplier performance and minimize risk in the supply chain. 
-   Qualify vendors, evaluate bids and negotiate prices and terms for purchased goods and services.
-   Monitor supplier performance by ensuring that product is delivered as scheduled and meets specifications; maintaining appropriate files and records of meetings with suppliers to ensure company requirements are met and that supplier is aware of their performance concerning purchasing operations.
-   Expedite with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods.
-   Perform onsite vendor visits for Qualification and Corrective Action/Preventive Action Review.

**Other Duties**

-   Plan, schedule, and administrate purchase orders to ensure quality products are delivered on time.
-   Buy items at the best value, create purchase orders, and solicit bid proposals.
-   Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to align supply chain activities with production and service goals.
-   Lead ERP/MRP optimization to improve forecasting and materials management.
-   Establish and enforce departmental SOPs, ensuring compliance with policies, regulations, and quality standards.
-   Process non-conforming material requests and RMA requests with supply chain partners.
-   Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops and reviewing professional publications.
-   Assist internal and external customers by interpreting laws, policy, codes, and regulations pertaining to purchasing.

**Skills & Experience You Bring**

-   Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or related field (master’s preferred).
-   7+ years of supply chain experience with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role.
-   Strong negotiation skills and working knowledge of procurement and contract law.
-   Knowledge of MRP processes and ERP systems.
-   Ability to interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
-   CPSM, CSCP, or CPIM certification preferred.
-   Aviation and/or manufacturing industry experience is strongly preferred.
-   Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
-   Knowledge of import freight movement.
-   Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations.
-   Well-developed written and verbal communication, listening and presentation skills.
-   Specialist in complex technical and business matters.
-   Ability to work well under pressure.
-   Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
-   Ability to respond consistently with a high degree of initiative to resolve issues or complex problems that may arise.

**Why McFarlane?**

At McFarlane Aviation, you’re a part of a team that takes pride in Making It Better. Whether you're assembling parts or sharing ideas, you play a key role in keeping the skies safe. We believe in old-school customer service, doing the right thing, and building better parts through real teamwork and integrity.

We offer:

-   A collaborative, hands-on culture where ideas take flight and your voice matters.
-   A supportive crew of aviation pros who are passionate about what they do.
-   Competitive pay and benefits, growth opportunities, and a role that makes a difference.

_McFarlane Aviation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to join our journey._