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Innovative Composite Engineering · 18 hours ago

Supply Chain Manager

White Salmon,WA,US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Innovative Composite Engineering is a company focused on manufacturing operations, and they are seeking a Supply Chain Manager to ensure the uninterrupted flow of materials and services. The role is responsible for planning, sourcing, purchasing, and supplier coordination to support production schedules and customer delivery commitments.

AerospaceManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Coordinate purchasing requirements with internal departments to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules and business needs

Plan and execute competitive and efficient purchasing activities to support uninterrupted production flow

Monitor material availability, identify potential shortages or constraints, and proactively resolve issues while communicating status and mitigation plans to stakeholders

Prepare and process purchase orders by verifying specifications, pricing, and delivery requirements

Research, evaluate, and qualify suppliers based on cost, quality, service, reliability, capacity, delivery performance, and overall reputation

Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships, fostering long-term partnerships aligned with ICE’s quality, delivery, and cost objectives

Support negotiation efforts with suppliers, demonstrating the ability to be firm yet flexible as conditions require

Analyze and report on material availability, lead times, and cost trends for key purchased items

Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability, including but not limited to stocking strategies, blanket purchase orders, forecasting methods, Kanban systems, and alternative sourcing options

Maintain and continuously improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to procurement and material planning processes

Drive effective and standardized use of the ERP/MRP system to support planning, purchasing, and reporting accuracy

Create and maintain material shortage reports, fulfillment dashboards, and related metrics to support decision-making

Collaborate closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to mitigate risks and support on-time customer delivery

Work with internal teams and suppliers to address defective or non-conforming materials or services and coordinate corrective actions

Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational needs

Qualification

Composite experienceSupply chain experienceERP/MRP systemsContract negotiationsMicrosoft ExcelSQL databasesOrganizational skillsRelationship-buildingCommunication skills

Required

Must have composite experience 3+ years

5 + years of Supply chain experience OR 8-10 years buyer or purchasing experience

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment

Demonstrated relationship-building skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams

Understanding of manufacturing processes and technical concepts relevant to Applied Aerospace – White Salmons's industry

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including in-person, phone, and email communications

Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and email, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, pivot tables, and reporting; macro experience a plus

Preferred

Preferred experience with contracts and contract negotiations, LTA's, and/or MSAs

Working knowledge of manufacturing environments, including routing, bills of material (BOM), planning and scheduling, purchasing, logistics, and ERP/MRP systems

Experience with SQL databases and queries preferred