Sr Manager, Supply Chain (Aerospace)

Location: Madison, Wisconsin, United States; onsite role supporting Wisconsin facilities.

Salary: $127,869–$175,839 base compensation per year.

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, mission systems, and components for space exploration and national security.

What you will do

• Manage purchasing, material planning, warehousing, and logistics supporting Wisconsin facilities.
• Analyze production data, identify capacity constraints, and develop mitigation strategies for critical programs.
• Develop, triage, maintain, and present supply chain strategies for complex aerospace hardware.
• Manage supplier relationships, sourcing negotiations, material shortages, and supply chain disruptions.
• Lead cross-functional teams, develop KPIs, and present supply chain performance to senior leadership.
• Mentor professionals and build high-performing teams across multiple functions or locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience in material planning or supply chain leadership.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in material planning, supply chain management, or related operational roles.
• At least 3 years of management or leadership experience with demonstrated success managing teams and complex projects.
• Proven success managing large teams across multiple functions or locations.
• Deep expertise in MRP systems and inventory optimization techniques.
• Experience implementing material planning initiatives that balance inventory investment, service levels, and operational efficiency.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting complex supply chain data and driving data-driven decisions.
• Experience developing strategic supplier relationships and conducting sourcing negotiations.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams through material shortages and supply chain disruptions.
• Experience developing and tracking KPIs aligned with financial and operational objectives.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior leadership.
• Experience mentoring professionals and building high-performing teams.

Nice to have

• Master's degree or MBA/MS in supply chain management, operations management, business administration, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive material planning or supply chain management experience, including 7+ years of people management.
• Experience managing planning teams across multiple sites, business units, or geographic regions.
• APICS CPIM and/or CSCP certification; Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Advanced ERP expertise with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms, including planning module configuration and optimization.
• Experience with APS or integrated business planning platforms such as Kinaxis RapidResponse, Blue Yonder, or o9 Solutions.
• Experience delivering inventory optimization, ERP implementations, system upgrades, or supply chain planning tool deployments.
• Knowledge of S&OP/IBP, lean supply chain, demand-driven planning, Theory of Constraints, and advanced inventory management.
• Experience in complex manufacturing, regulated industries, international supply chains, strategic sourcing, category management, supplier development, or global planning coordination.
• Advanced financial acumen, executive and board presentation experience, business intelligence or predictive analytics experience, and supply chain control tower experience.
• Experience with organizational capability building, succession planning, change management, organizational transformation, or business process reengineering.
• Strong executive presence and ability to build credibility and influence at senior leadership level.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven aerospace and defense environment focused on space technology and national security.
• Culture of innovation, collaboration, ownership, and action.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance and three weeks of paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities and reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.