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Ducommun Incorporated · 8 hours ago

Sr. Supply Chain Manager

Ducommun Incorporated is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. The Sr. Supply Chain Manager will lead the design and execution of a competitive supply chain infrastructure, manage site supply inventory, and build a high-performance supply chain team to achieve operational excellence and cost savings.

AerospaceElectronicsIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing

Responsibilities

Implement supply chain vision and strategic leadership. Scope of leadership includes the planning and execution activities associated with related business processes, systems development and utilization, purchased cost estimating, source selection and contracting, strategic partnering, supplier relationship management, compliance/governance and program execution
Manage the site supply inventory and partner closely with internal customers to create operational excellence in the procurement of materials, equipment and services
Lead local supply chain teams in the participation and optimization of cross site processes and procedures; driving efficiencies and commonality across all Ducommun sites
Build and lead a high performance supply chain team. Includes selection, training, development, succession and performance management
Manage the annual procurement budget in support of the company’s goals and objectives. Plan and achieve savings to the budget
Work closely with site leadership and teams to improve business performance in supply chain management and to ensure the highest level of internal and external customer satisfaction. Implement supply chain best practices and strategies to continually improve processes and procedures for procurement of materials, equipment and services
Drive supply chain management systems and processes which leverage the optimum prices, quality and delivery schedules, as reported through site metrics
Lead in the selection, evaluation and management of suppliers. Assure that relationships are developed and maintained with suppliers to ensure a high quality, reliable source of supplies and information
Develop site level metrics to assess and improve the value of the supply chain according to division objectives; formally communicate results and progress monthly to business and site leadership
Identify and promote information technology solutions and trends to improve supply chain management and achieve cost savings
Manage key external and internal supply chain elements supporting inventory management goals
Participate in Strategic Supply Chain development, including identification of new supplier opportunities, proposal preparation, ‘win strategy’ development and the achievement of contract awards

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementERPMRP systemsLeanContinuous improvementCommodity managementLogistics managementISMAPICS certificationBusiness acumenEthical principlesNegotiation skillsInterpersonal skillsLeadership

Required

Demonstrated experience utilizing quality systems, lean and continuous improvement processes and state of the art supply chain practices is required
Demonstrated expertise of ERP and MRP systems is required
Proven experience building and developing a high performance team of supply chain professionals is required
Willing to travel as required to other DAS sites and to supplier locations is required; may be up to 25-30% at times
Demonstrates strong business acumen and leadership. Seen as a 'go-to' person on critical business and supply chain issues
A seasoned negotiator with excellent influencing skills
Must be capable of operating in a highly matrixed environment
Relentless and results driven performer with a continuous improvement mind-set
Superior interpersonal skills, delivers information clearly and factually. Capable of adjusting to situation or audience
A natural leader and mentor, capable of assessing, selecting and developing professionals
Excellent personal presence. Able to win respect from all levels of the organization and therefore have an immediate impact
Able to work directly with and gain the confidence of senior management, peers and staff
Clear understanding and adherence to ethical principles, company values, code of conduct and policies
Able to work in a small and fiscally conservative organization which can require flexibility and diversity of responsibilities
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related degree is required
Minimum of 7-10 years well-rounded supply chain management experience in progressively senior positions. Experience must include supply chain management at a senior site level within the aerospace and defense industry

Preferred

Experience in commodity management and operations/materials management is strongly preferred
Some experience managing logistics as it relates to customer shipments is preferred
ISM or APICS certification is preferred
Master Degree or MBA is preferred

Company

Ducommun Incorporated

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Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$724.4M
2025-11-24Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-05-15Post Ipo Equity· $74.4M
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Stephen Oswald
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Chris Wampler
Advisor to the CFO
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