Manager, Supply Chain

Description

About AllClear Aerospace & Defense

AllClear Aerospace & Defense is the military aviation aftermarket industry’s leading provider of mission-ready solutions. We provide excellence in sustainment for the U.S. militaries and its allies. Headquartered in Miramar, Florida, AllClear’s sustainment solutions cover over 25 of the most utilized military aircraft platforms, supported with distribution agreements from leading OEMs, in-house and managed repair services, engineered products, manufacturing, and logistics solutions.

AllClear represents more than 30 years of defense aerospace sustainment experience and expertise, focused on the bigger mission mindset of keeping militaries mission ready. AllClear locations include Abu Dhabi, UAE; Camarillo, CA; Cambridge, UK; Chatsworth, CA; Greenville, SC; Macon, GA; Miramar, FL; Seoul, S. Korea; Singapore; South San Francisco, CA; and Tokyo, Japan.

To learn more visit GoAllClear.com.

Summary

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for overseeing procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, inventory control, warehouse operations, and logistics in support of AllClear Aerospace & Defense's Engineered Products manufacturing operations. This role ensures material availability, supplier reliability, inventory accuracy, and cost-effective supply chain execution to support production schedules and customer delivery commitments.

Working closely with Operations, Production Planning, Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and Finance, the Supply Chain Manager will lead initiatives to mitigate supply chain risks, optimize inventory and working capital, and drive operational improvements. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, results-driven leader who can develop a high-performing team, strengthen supplier partnerships, and balance strategic supply chain objectives with daily operational demands.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and purchasing activities to meet production, cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and qualification, addressing quality, delivery, capacity, and supply chain risks through corrective actions and recovery plans.
• Partner with Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to align material availability, supplier capabilities, and production schedules.
• Oversee receiving, warehousing, inventory control, material handling, and logistics to ensure efficient material flow and operational support.
• Maintain inventory accuracy, traceability, and transaction integrity through cycle counts, reconciliations, and standardized controls.
• Manage excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory while improving inventory turns, warehouse efficiency, and working capital.
• Monitor supply chain KPIs, including supplier delivery, purchase price variance, inventory costs, and material availability, driving corrective actions and cost reduction initiatives.
• Support estimating and quoting through supplier pricing, sourcing feasibility, and procurement lead-time analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement, ERP enhancements, and automation initiatives to strengthen supply chain processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, applicable FAR/DFARS, ITAR, customer requirements, and procurement documentation standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop procurement, inventory, warehouse, and logistics teams, promoting accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following qualifications represent the education, experience, knowledge, and skills required.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, procurement, or strategic sourcing within a complex manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience overseeing procurement, inventory, or related supply chain functions.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, including material planning, purchasing, inventory management, and transaction controls.
• Working knowledge of aerospace and defense requirements, including applicable AS9100, FAR/DFARS, ITAR, material traceability, and supplier quality standards.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, purchasing requirements, and contractual terms, with an understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain cost drivers.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate across organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in engineer-to-order, OEM, aerospace, or defense manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting aerospace and defense OEMs or prime contractors.
• Familiarity with precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, and aerospace materials.
• Experience with Lockheed EMAPS and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) systems and requirements.

AllClear is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.