Associate Supply Chain Engineer

About Nox Metals. American factories deserve a supply chain that moves as fast as they do. Nox Metals is building it, along with the tools that run it. We’re a technology company with operations in Metro Detroit and Los Angeles, supplying aluminum plate, bar, and rounds to aerospace and defense manufacturers. We use software and automation to supply metal to American factories faster than the industry thought possible. The role. We’re hiring Associate Supply Chain Engineers to improve how material is bought, positioned, and moved through Nox Metals. You will use data and direct operational work to help the right aluminum reach the right facility at the right time, without hiding problems behind excess inventory. You will work across purchasing, suppliers, inventory, production, sales, and logistics. This is a strong early-career role for someone who likes analytical problems but wants to see the physical result of their decisions. You will: Translate demand and inventory data into practical purchasing and transfer recommendationsPlace and track purchase orders and resolve supplier exceptionsMonitor lead times, availability, service levels, and material exposureAnalyze shortages, excess, expedite costs, and recurring planning errorsCoordinate inbound freight and interfacility material movementsMaintain accurate supplier, item, and purchasing dataWork with sales and operations to understand priorities and changing demandBuild reports and simple tools that improve daily decisionsVisit the floor to reconcile system data with physical realityOwn improvement projects with measurable cost, availability, or speed outcomes You are: Analytical, organized, and willing to chase details to the sourceComfortable with spreadsheets, data, and quantitative tradeoffsA clear communicator with suppliers and internal teamsCurious about manufacturing, inventory, logistics, and physical constraintsCalm when a plan changes and disciplined about communicating the impactWilling to do routine transactional work while improving the system around itAccountable for results rather than just recommendations Nice to have: Degree or experience in supply chain, industrial engineering, operations, analytics, or a related fieldExperience in purchasing, planning, logistics, manufacturing, or distributionFamiliarity with ERP, inventory, or business-intelligence toolsExperience with SQL, Python, optimization, or statistical analysisComfort using AI tools to research, analyze, and automate responsibly Benefits: Equity in Nox MetalsCompany-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance This role is full time and in person in either Los Angeles or Detroit. Nox Metals is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on skill, attitude, and fit for the work, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, height, weight, marital status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. Compensation Range: $57K - $63K