Supply Chain Manager

Job Title:

Supply Chain Manager Reports To:

General Manager, Industries Industry:

Aerospace Manufacturing / Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO)

Location:

Glastonbury, Connecticut (On-site, Monday-Friday with flexibility to support audits or operational needs) About HABCO At HABCO, you'll join a team that helps keep aircraft mission-ready by designing and manufacturing specialized ground test support equipment for fixed-wing and rotary aircraft. We support leading aerospace OEMs as well as commercial and military operators worldwide. With over half of a century of experience, HABCO is known for quality, reliability, and customer focus. In recent years, we've grown significantly—expanding both the complexity of our work and the programs we support, creating new opportunities to take on meaningful, visible challenges. As a Lean-driven organization operating in a high-mix, low-volume environment, no two days are the same. Our teams work across a wide variety of unique parts and assemblies, requiring adaptability, problem-solving, and craftsmanship. HABCO is a fast-paced, hands-on workplace where employees gain exposure to diverse aerospace projects, collaborate closely across teams, and build mission-critical solutions that make a real impact. Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead and optimize all aspects of supply chain operations within a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for overseeing procurement, materials planning, inventory control, warehouse operations, shipping & receiving, supplier performance, and logistics coordination to support on-time delivery, quality, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aerospace or precision manufacturing, experience managing ERP/MRP-driven material flow, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with production, quality, engineering, and finance teams. This position plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with aerospace quality standards while supporting company growth and customer delivery commitments. Key Responsibilities

• Lead all integrated supply chain functions including purchasing, materials planning, inventory control, shipping, receiving, and logistics coordination to support production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop personnel in end-to-end supply chain functions, specifically individual and team performance, mentoring, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyzes material requirements, labor, and logistics costs to project budgets and ensure competitive pricing.
• Cultivate a cross-collaborative culture between Production, Sales, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, finished goods, and supplies while balancing lead times, inventory levels, and cost objectives.
• Oversee transportation, freight coordination, and inbound/outbound logistics to ensure efficient movement of materials and customer shipments.
• Manage supplier relationships, sourcing activities, purchase orders, pricing negotiations, contracts, and delivery performance to ensure quality, cost, and on-time delivery expectations are achieved.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers in partnership with Quality and Engineering teams, including participation in supplier audits and ongoing supplier performance improvement activities.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and supplier records within ERP/MRP systems while supporting reporting, traceability, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and material availability to identify opportunities for cost savings, risk reduction, and supply chain improvements.
• Support quality-related activities involving nonconforming or defective materials and ensure compliance (FDARS, EAR) with company procedures, customer requirements, and applicable aerospace standards.
• Establish, monitor, and report key supply chain performance metrics including supplier performance, inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, and overall operational effectiveness. Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field preferred
• 5-10+ years of supply chain, materials management, or procurement experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing
• 5+ years of purchasing experience, 3+ years of supervisory experience
• Functional knowledge of procurement systems and SCM Models (i.e. VMI systems, Kanban, Consignment)
• Prior leadership experience managing operational teams in supply chain (including material handling, inventory control, warehouse/shipping operations and purchasing)
• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing material flow (Epicor preferred)
• Experience with aerospace quality systems and traceability requirements (AS9100 preferred)
• Knowledge of machining, fabrication, assembly, or aerospace manufacturing processes
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and supply chain reporting tools
• Ability to work on-site in our Glastonbury, CT location Monday through Friday Preferred Qualifications

APICS / ASCM

certifications preferred, including CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) and/or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)

• Experience supporting FAA, DoD, aerospace OEM, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and material requirements documentation
• Knowledge of domestic and international import/export regulations, logistics, and material movement processes
• Experience with supplier quoting, cost analysis, and procurement of raw materials and finished goods
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Proven experience managing outside processing vendors, subcontractors, and long lead-time materials procurement Key Competencies
• Leadership and team development
• Supplier relationship management
• Inventory and production planning
• Cross-functional communication
• Data-driven decision-making
• Organizational and operational discipline
• Sense of urgency and accountability This position requires the use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

All accepted applications must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee). HABCO is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. All candidates must be U.S. citizens or currently have a Green Card to be eligible to work in our ITAR environment.

Pay:

$100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Glastonbury, CT 06033 (Required)

Work Location:

In person