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Senior Supply Chain Manager - Rate Readiness

Wichita, KansasFull-time$127k2026-10-05 → 2026-10-22

Core

Lead supply chain rate readiness team to ensure global suppliers meet Boeing Wichita demand requirements, maintain compliance, and drive operational excellence for commercial aerostructures.

Role type

Senior Supply Chain Manager (Rate Readiness)

Builds

Commercial aerostructures (fuselages, pylons, nacelles, wing components) for Boeing Commercial Airplanes

Domain

Aerospace manufacturing / Supply Chain Management

Required skills

Supply chain leadership, supplier contract negotiation, financial acumen, process improvement, cross-functional team management, project timeline management, supplier capability analysis, compliance management, strategic planning, risk mitigation

Preferred skills

MRP systems, SAP, manufacturing processes, AS9100 audits, APICS/CPIM/CSCP certifications, APQP, quality management systems, supplier recovery execution

Technologies

Microsoft Office 365, Power BI, SAP, MRP systems

Responsibilities

Lead supply chain rate readiness team, oversee rate assessors, manage supplier capability/capacity analysis, track supplier actions for rate breaks, present readiness metrics to senior leadership, execute supply chain strategy, implement process improvements, build stakeholder relationships, manage execution strategies for statement of work projects

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities