Supply Chain & Production Planning Manager

Caliber Sales Engineering - Sunrise, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Sunrise, FL

Repair and Maintenance

About the position

The Supply Chain & Production Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing procurement, third-party repairs, and in-house production planning activities within a company that supports the US Government and Foreign Government Agencies in the Aviation, Marine, and Defense Electronics Industry. This role ensures efficient coordination of purchasing, repair processes, and production schedules to meet customer requirements while maintaining quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to source components, materials, and services required for production and maintenance.
• Evaluate and negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness and reliability.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, repair facilities, and service providers.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure adherence to quality and delivery standards.
• Ensure vendor delivery dates are being met and delays are communicated to all stakeholders.
• Supervise and train Procurement team, ensuring accuracy of biweekly status reports.
• Manage third-party repair activities, ensuring compliance with repair specifications and turnaround times.
• Coordinate with external repair facilities to handle repairs, modifications, and overhauls of equipment and components.
• Track repair status and ensure timely return of parts to meet production schedules and customer needs.
• Supervise Repairs management team, ensuring accurate biweekly status reports.
• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules to optimize in-house production activities and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to ensure efficient production processes.
• Meet with Technical Director and Depot Supervisor to monitor production progress and adjust schedules as necessary.
• Identify bottlenecks in the production process and implement solutions to improve efficiency.
• Manage inventory levels to balance production requirements, repair schedules, and cost objectives.
• Work with logistics and admin teams to coordinate shipments, deliveries, and material movements.
• Implement supply chain best practices to minimize lead times, reduce costs, and ensure availability of critical parts.
• Act as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding procurement, repairs, and production planning.
• Collaborate with the finance team for budgeting and cost control of procurement and repair activities.
• Liaise with customers to understand their requirements and ensure the timely delivery of services and products.
• Identify opportunities to improve vendor performance/supply chain and production processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality.
• Participate in rolling out internal process improvements and technology developments.
• Provide training and support to internal teams on component repair procedures, regulatory compliance, quality, and customer service best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain management, production planning, or procurement in the aviation or defense sector.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing, logistics, and production planning principles.
• Experience working with third-party repair facilities and understanding of repair/overhaul processes.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Quantum and MS Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Familiarity with AS certification and compliance with CMMC.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance