Specialist - Supply Chain (Manufacturing)

Ahmedabad, INDIA | Position Code: 1206XS

About the Role:

We are looking for a Specialist - Supply Chain (Manufacturing), who thrives in a high performance and fast paced technical environment. As a Specialist within the Supply Chain (Manufacturing) team, you will be responsible for performing all critical tasks, ensuring that our customer receives a great product.

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

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