Hiring: Senior Manager, Supply Chain Company: Karman Space & Defense Location: Mukilteo, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 03:57:18 Target Skills & Keywords : Lean Manufacturing, Program Management, Security Clearance, Six Sigma About the job Experience: •50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs. •8 years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, production planning, operations, or related disciplines, preferably within aerospace or complex manufacturing. •3 years of leadership or management experience, ideally overseeing multiple functional teams. •At least 8 years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, production planning, operations, or related disciplines, preferably within aerospace or complex manufacturing. •At least 3 years of leadership or management experience, ideally overseeing multiple functional teams. Required Skills: •Leads Supply Chain, Planning, and Production Control teams, setting priorities, allocating resources, developing personnel, and ensuring effective execution across all functions. •Develops and executes supply chain strategies that integrate procurement, production planning, inventory, logistics, capacity, and customer requirements with organizational objectives. •Oversees production planning and production control activities, ensuring effective scheduling, material availability, job prioritization, capacity utilization, and on-time delivery. •Leads procurement and supplier management activities, including sourcing, maintaining the Approved Supplier List, evaluating supplier performance, and driving supplier improvement. •Manages inventory, logistics, and material flow to maintain proper inventory levels, timely material availability, effective warehousing, and control of excess and constrained materials. •Establishes and monitors key performance indicators for supply chain, planning, production control, and suppliers, driving accountability and operational performance. •Identifies and mitigates supply chain and production risks such as material shortages, supplier constraints, long lead-time materials, production capacity limitations, and schedule risks. •Drives continuous improvement and standardization across supply chain functions, optimizing ERP/MRP processes, planning parameters, purchasing practices, scheduling methods, and inventory strategies. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations management, business administration, engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered. •In-depth knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP), enterprise resource planning (ERP), production planning, production control, procurement, inventory management, capacity planning, and supplier management. •In-depth knowledge of aerospace regulations and quality standards, including AS9100, National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (NADCAP), and ISO 9001. •Demonstrated experience developing and managing operational key performance indicators (KPIs) and leveraging data to drive organizational performance. •Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and team development skills. •Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-mix aerospace manufacturing environment. •Knowledge of aerospace supply chain practices, supplier quality requirements, customer flow-down requirements, and applicable industry regulations. •A current U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one. Compensation: •$145,000 - $180,000 / year •Medical, dental, and vision insurance Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!