Description Location: Boise, ID (on-site) FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: VP Business Operations About ASU At Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU), we support real-world aviation missions by delivering NVIS-compatible li…
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$90k–$115k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Posted 1d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Supply Chain Manager will lead end-to-end supply chain operations, including sourcing, inventory, and logistics, while managing a small team. They are responsible for driving cost reductions, ensuring ERP data integrity, and maintaining alignment with financial objectives.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 5 years of end-to-end supply chain experience and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Strong financial literacy, proficiency in ERP systems, and experience in supplier management are required.
Full job description
Description
Location: Boise, ID (on-site)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: VP Business Operations
About ASU
At Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU), we support real-world aviation missions by delivering NVIS-compatible lighting and filtration upgrades that enable crews to operate safely and effectively in low-light environments. ASU is a small business where supply chain decisions directly impact margin, cash flow, and operational success. This role owns end-to-end supply chain performance and drives measurable improvements in cost, reliability, and data integrity.
Position Summary
The Supply Chain Manager is a hands-on working manager responsible for all aspects of supply chain performance including sourcing, inventory, logistics, and supplier management. This role combines execution with strategic oversight to ensure operational efficiency and alignment with financial objectives. You will manage supplier relationships, oversee inventory accuracy, and ensure ERP/MRP data integrity. Decisions are made using a total cost of ownership approach, with a strong focus on margin, cash flow, and financial impact.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership (Working Manager)
Directly execute supply chain functions while leading a small team (50–70% hands-on)
Oversee purchasing, planning, inventory, warehousing, and shipping/receiving
Establish performance expectations and manage accountability through KPIs
Supplier & Strategic Sourcing
Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts
Evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, lead time, and risk
Analyze bids and implement sourcing strategies to improve cost and reliability
Drive cost reduction through lifecycle cost analysis
Inventory & Planning
Maintain inventory levels aligned with demand, service goals, and financial targets
Oversee forecasting, safety stock, cycle counts, and obsolescence control
Ensure inventory accuracy and proper valuation
Financial Integration
Ensure accurate transaction coding and alignment with the general ledger
Partner with accounting to resolve discrepancies and maintain clean records
Evaluate decisions based on margin, cost, and cash flow impact
Data & System Integrity
Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data and disciplined transaction processing
Improve processes to reduce errors and ensure reliable reporting
Performance Management
Own KPIs including inventory turns, OTIF, supplier performance, and fill rates
Use data to identify issues, implement corrective actions, and track results
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with accounting, operations, and leadership to ensure alignment
Communicate clearly to support informed decision-making
Requirements
Required Qualifications
5+ years of end-to-end supply chain experience (purchasing, inventory, logistics, planning)
Strong financial literacy and understanding of accounting principles
Experience with inventory costing, margin impact, and cash flow
Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel; strong data integrity discipline
Experience managing suppliers and performance metrics
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field
Core Competencies
Financial Acumen: Evaluates decisions based on total cost and business impact
Operational Execution: Balances hands-on work with leadership responsibilities
Data Discipline: Maintains accurate, reliable systems and reporting
Accountability: Owns outcomes and ensures process integrity
Agility: Thrives in a fast-paced, small-business environment
What Success Looks Like
Inventory data is accurate and aligned with financial statements
KPIs show measurable, sustained improvement
Supplier performance improves through disciplined management
In 1995 Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU), was established in Boise, Idaho, to meet the growing demand for night vision systems within public and civil aviation operations. Since that time, ASU has demonstrated the true definition of a complete “Go-to” company for both rotor-wing and fixed-wing aircraft operations.
Founder and CEO of ASU, Mike Atwood, has been involved since the inception of night vision technology with both military and civil applications. The evolution of night vision systems has transformed the aviation industry during the last few decades and ASU has been at the forefront of this revolution helping to make night operations safer and more dependable.
The beneficiaries of these efforts are not limited to Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Law Enforcement, and Search and Rescue operations, but also encompass communities across our nation protecting public safety, natural resources, and the welfare of those executing critical missions.
Today, society is demanding smarter technology and a safer environment without compromising quality or efficiency. ASU is accepting that challenge with our continued Innovation for a Safer Tomorrow.
ASU headquarters in Boise is a 39,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility that is a work home to more than 50 employees. In 2015 ASU expanded to meet growing staff and capacity requirements by adding 27,000 sq. ft. that includes 15,000 sq. ft. of hangar space, a 4,000 sq. ft. manufacturing area, and 8,000 sq. ft. of office space, much of which is dedicated to research and development of innovative new products and solutions. The expansion of facility and staff has postured ASU better serve customers executing life-saving missions around the world.
Offices: 4632 W Aeronca St, Boise, Idaho 83705-6503, US
Night VisionNight Vision Goggles and Other ProductsNVIS Cockpit ModificationNVIS TrainingNVG Service & MaintenanceFlight Trainingand NVG Lab Tool Kits and Calibration ProductsE-CommerceRetailAerospace
In 1995 Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU), was established in Boise, Idaho, to meet the growing demand for night vision systems within public and civil aviation operations. Since that time, ASU has demonstrated the true definition of a complete “Go-to” company for both rotor-wing and fixed-wing aircraft operations.
Founder and CEO of ASU, Mike Atwood, has been involved since the inception of night vision technology with both military and civil applications. The evolution of night vision systems has transformed the aviation industry during the last few decades and ASU has been at the forefront of this revolution helping to make night operations safer and more dependable.
The beneficiaries of these efforts are not limited to Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Law Enforcement, and Search and Rescue operations, but also encompass communities across our nation protecting public safety, natural resources, and the welfare of those executing critical missions.
Today, society is demanding smarter technology and a safer environment without compromising quality or efficiency. ASU is accepting that challenge with our continued Innovation for a Safer Tomorrow.
ASU headquarters in Boise is a 39,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility that is a work home to more than 50 employees. In 2015 ASU expanded to meet growing staff and capacity requirements by adding 27,000 sq. ft. that includes 15,000 sq. ft. of hangar space, a 4,000 sq. ft. manufacturing area, and 8,000 sq. ft. of office space, much of which is dedicated to research and development of innovative new products and solutions. The expansion of facility and staff has postured ASU better serve customers executing life-saving missions around the world.
Offices: 4632 W Aeronca St, Boise, Idaho 83705-6503, US
Night VisionNight Vision Goggles and Other ProductsNVIS Cockpit ModificationNVIS TrainingNVG Service & MaintenanceFlight Trainingand NVG Lab Tool Kits and Calibration ProductsE-CommerceRetailAerospace