Sourcing & Supply Chain Manager
Everett, MA - USA
Job Summary
Wipro Aerospace USA is seeking a highly skilled Sourcing & Supply Chain Manager responsible for leading procurement material planning supplier performance and inventory execution within a precision aerospace manufacturing environment. This role requires a hands-on leader with a strong process-improvement mindset who can strengthen material flow improve execution discipline and build reliable supply chain processes that support production quality and delivery performance.
The ideal candidate brings a systems-oriented approach to supply chain leadership with the ability to identify breakdowns solve operational problems and implement sustainable process improvements across purchasing planning supplier management and inventory control. This individual must be able to operate strategically while remaining close to day-to-day execution and the needs of the manufacturing floor.
Company Benefits - Why work with Wipro Aerospace
Company Benefits - Why work with Wipro Aerospace
- Competitive Pay - $130000 - $175000
- Excellent Health Dental and Vision options
- Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401k with Company Match
- Supplement Insurance Options
- Onsite Employee Events
Job Duties and Responsibilities - What will you do daily:
Supply Chain Leadership
- Lead procurement supplier management and inventory control activities in support of production and business goals
- Establish clear priorities accountability and execution discipline across supply chain functions
- Ensure supply chain activities support uninterrupted production on-time delivery and cost performance
- Develop scalable processes that improve consistency visibility and operational control
Process Improvement and Material Flow
- Evaluate and improve end-to-end supply chain processes including purchasing workflows replenishment methods supplier communication and material availability
- Identify process breakdowns bottlenecks and inefficiencies affecting production flow and implement corrective actions
- Drive improvements in shortage management transactional accuracy inventory turns lead time performance and planning discipline
- Use data and root-cause problem solving to improve supply chain reliability and execution
Inventory and ERP Discipline
- Oversee inventory strategy including stocking levels replenishment methods and control of excess and obsolete inventory
- Ensure ERP data integrity for lead times order policies pricing part parameters and supplier records
- Improve inventory accuracy and transactional discipline through standard work and process control
- Drive system and process improvements that increase planning accuracy and material visibility
Cross-Functional Partnership
- Partner closely with Operations Engineering Quality Planning and Finance to align supply chain priorities with production demand
- Support estimating new product introduction engineering changes and capacity-related decisions with sound supply chain input
- Maintain strong presence and credibility with internal stakeholders by understanding how supply decisions affect manufacturing execution
- Translate operational needs into practical supply chain actions and sustainable processes
Cost Performance and Continuous Improvement
- Identify and execute cost-reduction opportunities through sourcing vendor consolidation process improvement and better material strategies
- Develop and monitor KPIs related to supplier performance shortages inventory health on-time delivery and responsiveness
- Lead continuous improvement efforts that strengthen supply chain performance and support long-term operational stability
- Bachelors degree Engineering
- 510 years of supply chain or procurement experience in manufacturing
- Experience in aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environment preferred
- Strong ERP/MRP system experience
- Proven experience managing suppliers (Locally & internationally) and negotiating contracts
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Hands-on leadership style with ability to operate both strategically and tactically
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) in compliance with ITAR regulations
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods
- Ability to work at computer for long periods
- Ability to work on-site 8-10 hours a day.
Preferred
- Process Engineering experience highly preferred
- APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or similar certification
- Experience with CNC machining or precision manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with AS9100 or similar quality systems
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Due to our participation in U.S. export control programs under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) applicants must be a U.S. Person as defined in ITAR 120.15. This includes U.S. citizens lawful permanent residents (green card holders) refugees or asylees
Wipro Aerospace USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion creed sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin age disability veteran status or any other legally protected status under federal state or local law.
Compensation: $130000.00 - $175000.00 per year
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN) a business of Wipro Enterprises (P) Limited set up the Aerospace business in 2013 as a solutions provider in Actuators (Cylinder & Piston) Aerostructures Machining Sheet Metal Assembly and Testing.
WIN spans over four decades in hydraulics. It is today a diversified business in Aerospace Water Treatment Additive Manufacturing and Automation Solutions in addition to Hydraulics business. It has 14 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities across 4 continents and a global workforce of more than 2000 people.
WIN spans over four decades in hydraulics. It is today a diversified business in Aerospace Water Treatment Additive Manufacturing and Automation Solutions in addition to Hydraulics business. It has 14 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities across 4 continents and a global workforce of more than 2000 people.
We have leveraged 40 years of precision engineering expertise and domain knowledge of Hydraulics especially Actuators to set up the Aerospace business.
In 2016 WIN acquired HR Givon (Now known as Wipro Givon) an Israel-headquartered manufacturer of metallic parts and assemblies for the Aerospace industry. Givon was founded in 1970 by Ruth and Haim Givon as a family-owned business and grown to be Israels largest manufacturer of metallic aerostructure parts and assemblies. Wipro Givon operates additional manufacturing site in Everett WA less than a mile away from Boeings main factory.
In 2016 WIN acquired HR Givon (Now known as Wipro Givon) an Israel-headquartered manufacturer of metallic parts and assemblies for the Aerospace industry. Givon was founded in 1970 by Ruth and Haim Givon as a family-owned business and grown to be Israels largest manufacturer of metallic aerostructure parts and assemblies. Wipro Givon operates additional manufacturing site in Everett WA less than a mile away from Boeings main factory.
Currently Wipro Aerospace has three manufacturing sites:
- India 68700 mt² (17 Acres)
- Israel 11600 mt²
- USA 2600 mt²
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As an employee you will enjoy equal opportunity in all aspects of employment including recruitment training conditions of service and career progression. We have zero tolerance policy towards any violation of employees privacy and personal dignity. We do not tolerate the offensive behavior violence or harassment of any kind.
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To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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Required Experience:
Manager