Specialist - Supply Chain (Manufacturing)

Ahmedabad, INDIA | Position Code: 1206XS

About the Role:

What you'll deliver:

• Manage and improve the end -to -end supply chain for CNC machined aerospace metallic components
  
• Execute procurement, supplier performance, inventory control, and logistics
  
• Improve compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the supply chain
  
• Deliver cost savings and reduce supply risk
  
• Ensure material availability to meet CNC production schedules
  
• Support ethical purchasing and adherence to aerospace/quality standards
  
• Support strategic sourcing, supplier development, and supply continuity
  

What you'll need:

• Experience supporting supply chain strategy for CNC machined aerospace metallic parts
  

• Help build and execute supply chain plans for CNC machined aerospace metallic parts
  
• Procure aerospace grade metals, tooling, and consumables
  
• Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and ITAR/export control basics
  
• Support supplier risk mitigation and remove production bottlenecks
  

• Manage suppliers for aerospace metals and CNC machining services
  

• Maintain strong supplier relationships (metals/CNC services)
  
• Negotiate on quality, delivery, and cost
  
• Support supplier audits and corrective actions (CAPA)
  
• Contribute to supplier development and long -term partnerships
  

• Manage inventory and logistics for aerospace manufacturing
  

• Maintain inventory levels to prevent CNC downtime
  
• Coordinate inbound and outbound transport (RM and finished parts)
  
• Use MRP and demand forecasting to plan supply
  
• Apply lean warehousing and 5S practices
  

• Align supply chain activities with CNC machining schedules
  

• Coordinate with machinists and production/engineering teams
  
• Ensure timely availability of raw material, tooling, and fixtures
  
• Understand pre, in process, and post machining supply requirements
  
• Support DFM reviews and cost estimates for new programs
  

• Work closely with engineering, production, quality, and finance teams
  

• Align supply execution with business priorities
  
• Support audits, compliance checks, and reporting
  
• Support cross functional sourcing and category initiatives
  

• Track KPIs and report supply chain performance
  

• Use data/analytics to monitor KPIs and trends
  
• Drive data -based actions for inventory health and supplier performance
  
• Share dashboards/metrics and recommend improvements
  

Must have:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Supply Chain, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or related
  
• Minimum 4+ years in aerospace or precision manufacturing supply chain, with exposure to CNC machining operations
  
• ERP exposure (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite)
  
• MRP and demand forecasting tools
  
• Understanding of CNC machining stages (pre/in/post process)
  
• Basic import/export compliance knowledge
  
• Negotiation and stakeholder management skills
  
• Strong analytical and problem -solving skills
  
• Cross cultural communication and collaboration
  

Nice to have:

• Certifications (preferred): APICS/CSCP, PMP, Lean Six Sigma