Supply Chain Manager

Description We are looking for a Supply Chain Manager to oversee material flow, procurement strategy, and inventory performance for aerospace manufacturing operations in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role will help keep production on track by coordinating supply availability, strengthening supplier partnerships, and improving planning accuracy across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in regulated manufacturing environments and can balance cost, quality, and delivery while supporting operational goals.

Responsibilities:

• Direct supply chain activities from purchasing through inventory control to ensure manufacturing schedules and customer commitments are supported.
• Develop material planning strategies that maintain appropriate stock levels for raw materials, work-in-process items, and finished products.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, quality, and program teams to align supply priorities with build plans and operational demands.
• Source aerospace-related materials, components, and external services while managing purchasing activities to meet quality and timing expectations.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure favorable pricing, contract terms, and delivery schedules that support margin and performance objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships by evaluating quality, cost, and delivery results and maintaining a strong approved vendor network.
• Review planning signals, forecasts, and production requirements to identify potential shortages, delays, or supply risks before they affect operations.
• Analyze inventory health and implement actions that reduce excess, obsolete, and slow-moving stock while improving overall inventory efficiency.
• Measure and report key supply chain metrics such as inventory turns, on-time delivery, and cost performance to guide decision-making.
• Drive process improvements across procurement and inventory management to increase reliability, compliance, and operational effectiveness. For consideration, please contact Mary Wood @ Robert Half 504-383-0743. Thank you! Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing setting, with aerospace industry experience preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in procurement, buying, and inventory management within production-driven environments.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations with material planning and supply execution responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of ERP and planning systems, including experience with tools such as Epicor ERP.
• Understanding of regulated manufacturing standards and aerospace compliance requirements, including AS9100.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Background in logistics, asset inventory control, and broader supply chain operations is preferred.

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