Site Supply Chain Manager Group: Aerospace Group N. America Division: Gas Turbine Fuel Systems Division (GTFSD) Location : USA MENTOR OH GTFSD Job Family : Supply Chain/Logistics Job Type : Regular Posted : Dec 18, 2025 Job ID : 61807 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now > Save JobJob Saved At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers. As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference. The vision of Gas Turbine Fuel Systems Division is to be the global leader in the design, development, manufacture, and service of engine fuel, lubrication, and thermal management systems and components for aerospace/defense and industrial applications. By leveraging our expertise in analysis, atomization, combustion, fluid metering, and control — coupled with enterprise excellence — we will exceed customer expectations and achieve our business objectives. Position Summary: + The Supply Chain Manager leads the Supply Chain function for the Parker Mentor OH site. Defines and manages commodity strategies and sourcing decisions while ensuring business supply requirements are satisfied. Ensures procurement procedures comply with government laws, regulations, and management objectives. Responsibilities: + Leads the Mentor site Supply Chain function, including procurement, estimating, planning, inventory management, shipping/receiving, logistics, and SIOP (sales, inventory, operations planning) process. + Develops, implements and reports on inventory reduction strategies. + Manages and reports on KPI metrics for working capital and inventory control. + Defines and manages the commodity strategies and sourcing decisions while ensuring the successful management and enhancement of the business's supply chain. + Develops and implements procurement strategy plan; identifies potential cost savings and oversees the budget while ensuring compliance with government laws and regulations (domestic/international). + Reduces overall supply risk through contingency planning and understanding supplier capabilities, disaster preparedness, and financial health. + Develops and improves overall supplier and supply base capabilities. + Tracks, forecasts, and manages changing global markets and geo-political environments. + Identifies needs and potential suppliers, solicits bids, reviews bids, and then selects suppliers. + Negotiates and awards contracts and approves payments to suppliers while maintaining vendor relationships. + Supports continuous improvement activities across the entire supply chain, including the development and implementation of appropriate measures of performance. + Leads and directs work for a team of employees as defined by business needs. + Manages staff selection, performance, development, and training processes to ensure team competencies and capabilities to reach the business goals and expectations. + Responsibility for Year over Year PPV/PCV reduction. Qualifications: + Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred + 10+ years of relevant supply chain experience; aerospace experience highly preferred + 10+ years of experience in materials/purchasing function and supply chain leadership for manufactured goods, namely castings and machined products + Knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology and demonstrated experience in developing strategic sourcing strategies + Managerial responsibility for Vendor Liaison, Buyers, and Supply Chain Specialists + Experience with inventory management concepts (turns, VMI, reductions), contract negotiations, demand forecasting, and operations planning + Proven track record of experience in successful supply chain leadership and bottom-line results + Ability to develop, manage, and execute procurement strategies that drive financial and operational performance across sub-functions of the Supply Chain + Proven track record of leading transformational change to improve KPI initiatives + Preferred experience with SAP ERP systems + Demonstrated understanding and execution of Plan for Every Part strategy, supermarket pull systems, consignment + In-depth understanding of contracts, compliance, and government laws (domestic/international) relating to procurement functions + Must have hands-on experience in vendor selection and negotiation + Sourcing/Procurement experience at the leadership level + Experience with eSourcing tools, such as internet reverse auctions, a plus + Ability to operate independently and communicate effectively with internal clients, peers, senior managers, and external suppliers + Excellent project management and negotiation skills + Excellent written and oral communication skills + A high energy level, entrepreneurial spirit, decisive and confident + Professional certification preferred (CPM, CPIM or APICS) Benefit & Retirement Plans Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including: + Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost. + 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay. + Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay. + Career development and tuition reimbursement. + Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you. + Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates. + Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays. This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements. Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. 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