Supply Chain Product Manager

The Supply Chain Product Manager owns the end-to-end supply chain process for assigned programs - from procurement and part number creation through PO issuance, inventory control, and delivery - ensuring efficient and effective execution of business activities. This is a hands-on execution role with no direct reports. Occasional travel for supplier visits.

What You Will Be Doing:

Specific Program or Product:

• Own the end-to-end procurement process for assigned programs or products, including creating part numbers, placing purchase orders, and managing supplier follow-through from quote to delivery
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors
• Manage inventory levels to maintain product availability while minimizing excess stock
• Track KPIs including inventory turnover, fill rates, and on-time delivery performance
• Monitor demand forecasting and production planning processes to support efficient operations and service reliability
• Identify, evaluate, and implement cost-saving initiatives to improve operational efficiency and profitability
• Manage and analyze price changes and their impact on program cost baselines
• Partner with Program Management to resolve supply chain-related business issues affecting program delivery
• Prepare and distribute internal and external reports supporting operational and business requirements
• Address and resolve quality control/quality assurance issues to ensure compliance with company standards and customer requirements
• Review Bills of Materials to identify long-lead and high-risk items/systems and craft supply chain strategies to meet program objectives
• Develop and execute project plans within budget and schedule constraints across multiple concurrent programs

Required qualifications:

• Experience supporting U.S. government programs, including familiarity with government contracting mechanisms (e.g., OTA, FAR/DFARS-adjacent requirements)
• Operational supply chain experience (procurement, inventory, production planning)
• Direct purchasing experience
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems for procurement, purchase order management, and part/item master data
• Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, manage trade-offs, and evaluate new ideas with internal and external partners
• Demonstrated ability to work across disciplines with engineering, design, and program management counterparts to deliver on-time products/services
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use data and metrics to support recommendations and decisions
• Ability to develop and execute project plans within budget and schedule constraints while managing multiple concurrent programs
• Track record operating in ambiguous environments and defining processes that scale
• Strong ability to review Bills of Materials, identify long-lead/high-risk items, and craft supply chain strategies to meet program objectives
• Organized, self-directed, and able to manage competing priorities without close supervision
• Ability to obtain security clearance if needed

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with NetSuite, SAP or similar ERP/WMS platforms
• Exposure to aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing environments
• Understanding of quality flowdown, AS9100, or supplier qualification processes

Additional Requirements

This is a fast-paced, high-impact environment - flexibility to occasionally work extended hours or weekends during critical periods is expected.