Highlights
They combined their experience to design and manufacture EMI/RFI Conductive Silicones for Electronics/Military applications; Silicone/PTFE Septa closures and cap mats for analytical testing; and aerospace/USP-Class VI medical-grade silicones for Industrial Gasket Fabricators. Supplier Performance & Risk Management: Establish formal vendor scorecards evaluating supplier quality, on-time delivery (OTD), and lead times; implement risk mitigation strategies (dual-sourcing, safety stock models) for critical raw materials.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Ballston Spa, NY |
| Industry | Aerospace and Defense |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1957 |
| Website | https://www.heico.com/ |
Description
WHO WE ARE
Specialty Silicone Products, Inc. (SSP) (A HEICO Company) was founded in 1989 by four employees of GE Silicones. They recognized that several niche markets were emerging based on silicone technology and no commercial solution existed to meet this growing demand.
They combined their experience to design and manufacture EMI/RFI Conductive Silicones for Electronics/Military applications; Silicone/PTFE Septa closures and cap mats for analytical testing; and aerospace/USP-Class VI medical-grade silicones for Industrial Gasket Fabricators.
SSP is proud to be an ISO 9001 certified company as we celebrate our 37th year in business (2026), with a reputation for developing “Silicones that Work” and delivering them to our customers with speed, flexibility, and service. Our total facility footprint is now 54,000 square feet located at 3 McCrea Hill Road in the Corporate Technology Park, Ballston Spa, NY, a beautiful rural industrial park setting just off Route 50.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Manager, Supply Chain and Logistics leads the end-to-end flow of raw materials, resources, and finished goods to ensure operational excellence, on-time delivery, and optimized working capital. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role oversees strategic raw material purchasing, supplier relationship management, production scheduling, inventory control, warehousing, and logistics.
Success is measured by:
- Zero recordable safety incidents
- Inventory variance <3%
- Inventory turns ≥10
- Ship-to-Promise >98%
- Professional growth of the supply chain team through promotions/skill development
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establish annual department objectives aligned with company growth goals; develop team capabilities through visual management, standard work, and structured performance reviews.
- Quarterly performance/progress reviews with each direct report.
- Holds huddles with direct reports to prioritize activities for the week.
- Optimize and maintain MRP/ERP planning parameters (Sage 100 / Scanco) to ensure material availability, balance inventory levels, and eliminate scheduling bottlenecks.
- Lead projects as needed.
- Cycle counting process adherence meeting or exceeding corporate goals.
- Direct production scheduling and capacity planning to achieve >98% Ship-to-Promise, partnering with Production and Sales to support the maturing S&OP process
- Direct warehouse, shipping, and receiving operations to ensure flawless material handling, FIFO compliance, inventory accuracy, and dock-to-stock velocity.
- Lead strategic raw material procurement and vendor negotiations, establishing favorable commercial terms, service level agreements, and reliable multi-source supply chains.
- Direct Raw Material Sourcing: Oversee the procurement lifecycle for all silicone gums, polymers, additives, packaging, and operating supplies, ensuring uninterrupted supply for production while minimizing carrying costs.
- Supplier Performance & Risk Management: Establish formal vendor scorecards evaluating supplier quality, on-time delivery (OTD), and lead times; implement risk mitigation strategies (dual-sourcing, safety stock models) for critical raw materials.
- Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Integration: Serve as a key operational partner in balancing demand forecasts with raw material lead times and manufacturing capacity.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION
- Understanding of procedural best practices in supply chain management.
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- 5+ years of progressive supply chain leadership in a manufacturing environment, with proven experience in raw material procurement and logistics management.
- Demonstrated proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (Sage 100 preferred) and automated inventory barcode scanning (e.g., Scanco).
- Demonstrated track record of negotiating supplier agreements and managing raw material contract lifecycles.
- Bachelor’s degree (supply chain preferred)
- Six Sigma greenbelt and/or Lean training preferred.
- Supply chain certification CSCP, CPIM preferred.
- Ability to push, pull, bend, and squat
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
SSP BELIEFS AND VALUES
At SSP, our core beliefs and values foster a family environment.
Our Core Principles:
- We are comfortable being uncomfortable
- We give each other grace
- Every day is an opportunity to make a difference
- Never settle for good enough
- No politics
With these principles in mind, we live out our mission:
Silicones that work delivered with speed, flexibility and service
SSP Quality Policy
We are committed to:
- Consistent products and services that meet our customers’ requirements.
- An ongoing process for continuous improvement.
Our goal is to be our customer’s most preferred supplier.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
About Company
HEICO Corporation is a successful and growing technology-driven aerospace, industrial, defense and electronics company. For more than 60 years, HEICO has thrived by providing customers with innovative and cost-saving products and services.
HEICO's products are found on large commercial aircraft, regional, business and military aircraft, as well as on a large variety of industrial turbines, targeting systems, missiles and electro-optical devices.
HEICO Corporation is a New York Stock Exchange listed company (NYSE: HEI and HEI.A) and has also been ranked as one of the 100 "World's Most Innovative Growth Companies", 100 "Best Small Companies" and 200 "Hot Shot Stocks" by Forbes over the past decade. With headquarters in Hollywood, Florida, and multiple locations around the world - HEICO provides over 1 million square feet of design, manufacturing, repair, overhaul, distribution, sales and support capabilities.
HEICO Corporation operates in two segments, the Flight Support group and the Electronic Technologies group. The Flight Support group designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs, distributes and overhauls FAA-approved parts that extend over the entire aircraft, from the engines all the way to hydraulic, pneumatic, electromechanical, avionic, structures, wheels and brakes and even interiors.
The Electronic Technologies group produces electrical and electro-optical systems and components serving niche segments of the aerospace, defense, communications, and computer industries. The Electronic Technologies group is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of electrically and electro-optical engineered products used in the aerospace, defense, space, and electronics industries.
By combining state-of-the-art technologies, a team of highly skilled Team Members and an indisputable commitment to quality, both segments have constantly delivered invaluable solutions to customers over the years, helping to position them as leaders within their industries.