Senior Supply Chain Manager - Rate Readiness (Aerospace)

Location: Wichita, Kansas, United States

Salary: $127,150–$194,900 per year

Company

hirify.global designs and manufactures commercial aerostructures, including fuselages, pylons, nacelles, and wing components, using composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

What you will do

• Lead the supply chain rate-readiness team, managing processes, planning alignment, improvement initiatives, and problem resolution.
• Oversee rate assessors and supplier capability and capacity analysis for current and future Boeing Wichita demand.
• Establish, track, and complete supplier actions supporting production rate increases and program statements of work.
• Prepare, update, and present supply chain readiness metrics to senior leadership.
• Execute supply chain strategies that support growth, continuity, efficiency, risk mitigation, and cost reduction.
• Build relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders while serving as the supply chain program focal point.

Requirements

• 10+ years of supply chain experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role within a production environment.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Power BI, as well as project management tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all organizational levels.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills in a diverse environment.
• Experience negotiating and managing supplier contracts, with strong financial acumen and commercial negotiation skills.
• Ability to drive change, improve processes, and manage project timelines effectively.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; MBA or Master’s preferred.
• Experience with MRP systems, SAP, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of governance and compliance, including AS9100 or similar audits.
• APICS, CPIM, CSCP, or other industry certifications.
• Understanding of APQP and quality management systems.
• Experience in supplier management and recovery execution strategies.

Culture & Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, and life and disability insurance.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work may be available depending on eligibility.
• Variable compensation opportunities are included in the total rewards package.
• Eligible Kansas team members may qualify for a $5,000 Kansas aviation tax credit for up to five years.
• Post-offer drug and alcohol testing applies when policy criteria are met.