Supply Chain Manager
Supply Chain Manager
Amca is building airplanes for the 21st century, starting by designing new hardware that flies on today’s planes. Aviation was once humanity’s boldest ambition, but the industry hasn’t successfully built a new plane in 40 years. We don’t think it has to be this way.
Overview:
The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for executing planning and procurement operations that support product development at the fastest pace in the industry. You will lead the strategic sourcing of high-complexity aerospace components, build scalable supply chain workflows from the ground up, and ensure rapid turnarounds for our R&D and manufacturing teams. We are looking for a high-agency professional who thrives in a fast-moving, dynamic environment and possesses the technical acumen to work directly with engineering and suppliers.
Responsibilities:
Function as the extreme owner for sourcing and procurement: identify suppliers, manage quotes, negotiate terms, place orders, and ensure the on-time delivery of parts and materials for R&D and production programs
Manage the schedule, costs, expenses, and budgets of various new products, subsidiary operations and other business needs
Build and maintain a supplier network capable of supporting both prototype and production-scale needs across various mechanical, electrical, and specialty aerospace components
Partner closely with engineering teams to create manufacturable designs and sourcing strategies, using technical requirements, drawings, and bills-of-materials (BOMs) as needed
Design and implement Supply Chain workflows, processes, and systems that enable all teams to move swiftly from request to receipt
Lead initiatives that accelerate schedule, improve costs, and reduce risk across Amca and its subsidiaries
Own the ongoing improvement of our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools, ensuring that the systems we use are practical, efficient, and powerful
Track and report core Supply Chain metrics — lead times, vendor performance, cost trends, late deliveries — to create visibility and influence key business decisions
Support business and engineering teams with should-cost analysis and pricing decisions as needed.
Basic Qualifications:
2+ years of Supply Chain experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of core Supply Chain workflows
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Technical degree or equivalent hands-on technical fluency (engineering, materials science, or related field)
5+ years of professional Supply Chain experience, ideally in aerospace or defense manufacturing
Demonstrated experience creating or significantly improving Supply Chain workflows
Familiarity with ERP systems and MRP systems; experience building or maturing processes around them is a plus
Ability to read engineering drawings and engage credibly with engineering teams on technical requirements
Experience in a manufacturing of production environment
Additional Requirements:
Must be able to travel as needed in response to business needs with short notice
Must be able to work extended hours, including weekends, as needed to meet business needs
This position in based in El Segundo, CA and requires being on-site
ITAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
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