Category Manager MRO, Logistics, and Distribution Services

Category Manager MRO, Logistics, and Distribution Services

Axillon Aerospace is a Tier-1 aerospace and defense supplier specializing in advanced composites, engineered systems, and flight-critical assemblies. Following our recent carve-out and private equity backing from SK Capital, we are transforming our supply chain organization to drive world-class execution, cost competitiveness, and operational resilience across six U.S. sites.

As part of this transformation, we are hiring a Category Manager MRO, Logistics, and Distribution Services to take ownership of a strategic spend portfolio that spans plant operations, third-party logistics, and composite raw material distribution.

Reporting to the Vice President of Procurement & Supply Chain , this role leads sourcing strategy, contracting, and supplier performance across multiple indirect and semi-direct categoriesfocusing on MRO, freight and warehousing, raw material distribution, and consignment agreements. You will work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Planning, Quality, Facilities, and Finance to implement scalable solutions, reduce cost, and improve reliability across Axillon's supply base.

This is a highly visible, hands-on role that blends supply continuity, working capital optimization, and execution discipline critical to ensuring plant readiness and enabling company success.

Key Categories Managed :

• MRO & Plant Consumables (PPE, adhesives, lubricants, abrasives, janitorial, cutting tools, safety supplies)
• Transportation & Logistics Services (Air freight, OTR, LTL / FTL, refrigerated shipping, customs brokerage, freight audit & payment)
• 3PL & Warehousing (Bonded freezer storage, vendor-managed inventory, regional kitting hubs, distribution centers)
• Packaging Materials & Services (Protective packaging, specialized crates, foam, insulation, hazmat compliance)
• Machine Maintenance & Calibration Services (OEM service contracts, preventive maintenance, ISO / ANSI certification programs)
• Composite Raw Material Distribution (Prepreg, adhesives, core, films, fabrics, resins shelf-life and freezer-managed materials)
• Consignment & VMI Agreements (Negotiation and governance of supplier-stocked inventory with financial triggers and replenishment clauses)

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Why Join Axillon?

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range : $110K-$125K.

Axillon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Axillon 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. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.