• Materials Manager

    Ducommun (Huntsville, AR)


    Materials Manager

     

    The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader and contributor with excellent communication skills, well organized who works with a sense of urgency. They will be joining a team working toward significant business growth and process enhancement in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

     

    Who are we?

     

    Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

     

    Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

     

    Our Facility in Huntsville, AR manufactures integrated electromechanical assemblies for Aerospace and Defense industries.

    Essential Functions

    + Develops and executes materials management strategies aligned with production schedules, customer requirements, and program milestones

    + Oversees inventory control, warehouse, and logistics teams to ensure material availability and optimize inventory levels

    + Leads supplier management activities including supplier selection, performance tracking, risk mitigation, cost reduction

    + Drives the SIOP process to align demand forecasts, material readiness, and capacity planning

    + Ensures compliance with AS9100, ITAR, DFARS, FAR, and customer contractual flow-down requirements

    + Leads Lean/5S/continuous improvement initiatives to improve material flow, reduce lead times, and eliminate waste

    + Contributes to cost reduction efforts including supplier negotiations, EOQ analysis, VMI/Kanban, consignment, and PPV reduction

    + Provides leadership, coaching, and development for materials and warehouse personnel

     

    Required Skills and Qualifications

     

    + Demonstrated leadership in high-mix, low-to-medium volume manufacturing environments

    + Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (BAAN LN, SAP, Oracle, Epicor, etc.)

    + Ability to interpret electromechanical BOMs and manufacturing documentation

    + Demonstrated success in inventory optimization, lead-time reduction, and material availability improvement

    + Experience with SIOP/S&OP processes and continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen)

     

    Required Experience and Education

     

    + H.S. Diploma or GED

    + Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or related field

    + Minimum 7+ years progressive experience in materials management, supply chain or procurement within aerospace, defense, or electromechanical manufacturing

     

    Licenses, Certifications, etc.

     

    + APICS CPIM, CSCP, PMP, or equivalent supply chain certifications (preferred)

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

     

    403 LaBarge Avenue

     

    Huntsville, Arkansas, 72740

     

    United States