SUPPLY CHAIN DEPUTY Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Deputy to join our team. ESAero is a growing aerospace company in the San Luis Obispo area and provides various services which include but are not limited to rapid system development, on-demand niche engineering, hands-on development/testing, and small UAS aerospace system manufacturing. **This position is fully on-site at Empirical System's Aerospace in San Luis Obispo, CA Essential Duties and Responsibilities: + Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, this position will be responsible for the helping with the performance of the ESAERO purchasing process and team. + Design procurement strategies across all commodities to meet the needs of a growing project and manufacturing business in the aerospace and defense marketplace. + Maintain key performance Indicators (KPI’s) to drive superior supplier performance with an emphasis on high quality parts and services delivered on time. + Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with key Suppliers in accordance with ESAero’s strategy to support project and manufacturing requirements. + Extend the capabilities of the ESAERO supply base to enable effective make/buy decisions, identification of tooling choices and the use of alternative materials, evaluation of available manufacturing methods, and the selection of high-quality subcontractors. + Ensure the application of the highest ethical standards in all procurement transactions. + Lead major subcontracting efforts to include wire harnesses, consigned inventory, turnkey pcba’s, and composite fabrication. + Develop secondary sources for any sole source components and services to support production and project team future growth. + Ensure DFARS regulations, DPAS ratings and specific government and/or Customer contract requirements are followed by procurement and flowed down to all relevant sub-contractors and suppliers. + Maintain and refine an “approved supplier” methodology in accordance with AS9100/ISO9001 requirements. + Work with QA and Engineering to identify and approve new suppliers to meet business needs + Monitor supplier performance and work with QA to refine this process and use the data to drive procurement choices, corrective actions, and supplier performance improvements. + Facilitate the inclusion of approved Suppliers to the integrated product teams throughout the product development process. + Help in positioning ESAERO to be able to leverage outside resources, especially in the areas of printed circuit assembly, wire harnesses and composite fabrication. + Establish and maintain a supplier base to support new products from prototype to ramped production with consistently high-quality components and services. + Identify and approve outside resources for key engineering services to meet overflow requirements and enable intelligent make/buy decisions. + Work with finance/accounting to insure timely collection and recording of purchasing commitments and invoices. + Generates and maintains processes that enable accurate physical and NetSuite inventory + Generates and maintains processes that enable our inventory systems to scale efficiently and accurately manage >$100M of inventory + Works closely with finance and projects to rectify inventory errors + Works with projects to ensure good inventory practices are being followed, trains these practices + Supports project inventory disposition and closeout + Identifies and implements opportunities to reduce non-value added time associated with inventory management and movement + Develops processes around consistent use and naming of inventory Locations and Bins + Supports process development around inventory tagging/marking such as labels, barcodes, etc. that better enable high-volume production + Owns inventory cycle counts and corrects root causes of inventory errors + Regularly performs internal audits of inventory processes (FAR requirement) + Helps projects navigate and follow FAR and DFARS-required inventory practices from procurement to consumption or disposition + Works with QA and project teams to develop processes that better enable traceability of material from receipt to consumption + Lead a small team to clean-up existing inventory in our facilities Required Qualifications and Skills: + Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Supply Chain. + Proficiency with computerized MRP/ERP systems is required + Ability to identify and maintain key performance measurements for procurement. + Ability to help negotiate subcontract terms and conditions and pricing for materials and services + Responsible for maintaining positive relationships with qualified Suppliers + Ability to lead recurring cost estimation efforts for new product idea + Ability to review cost/quantity choices and make cost effective decisions + Knowledge of contract manufacturing practices. + Ability to find and establish viable relationships with offshore Suppliers + Ability to motivate and mentor a skilled procurement team + Familiarity with commercial electronics building practices and components  + Hands-on experience with subcontracting and outsourcing printed circuit board assembly and cable/ harnesses is a must + Bachelor’s degree is required.  Formal purchasing certification is required.  Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) or Institute for Supplier Management (ISM) training and/or certification is desirable. + Understanding of inventory control methods and production control techniques + Prior government contracting experience is required. Standard Benefits: + Health: Health/Dental/Vision + PTO + Retirement: 401k w/company match + Casual dress code, Free snacks + Amazing location to live, work, and play ESAero is an equal opportunity employer.  E-Verify participation required for employment.  Must present proof of authorization to work in the United States.     Must be able to pass background check.   Hiring Range: $60k-$90k Annually Powered by JazzHR