Director of Supply Chain

About the role

The Teledyne FLIR Wilsonville operation is a leading manufacturer of advanced surveillance systems supporting defense, government, and commercial customers worldwide. We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Director of Supply Chain to lead procurement, materials management, supplier performance, inventory optimization, and material readiness across the business.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and develop procurement, commodity management, and materials teams.
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies that improve material readiness, supplier performance, and operational execution.
• Drive process excellence through standard work, performance metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Develop sourcing, commodity, and supplier strategies to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and risk.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and performance.
• Optimize inventory, material availability, and working capital to support customer commitments.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, shortages, and capacity constraints.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Program Management, Quality, and Finance to improve planning and execution.
• Ensure effective use of SAP and business systems to support decision-making and operational performance.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, government regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Provide leadership for Shipping, Receiving, and Warehouse functions as required.
• Develop organizational capability through coaching, training, and succession planning.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, materials management, or manufacturing operations.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Proven success in strategic sourcing, supplier management, inventory optimization, materials planning, and supply chain performance improvement.
• Experience developing supply chain strategies, driving process improvements, and implementing standardized operating practices.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems (SAP preferred), forecasting, inventory management, and supply chain analytics.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Program Management.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, high-technology manufacturing, or other regulated industries preferred.
• APICS, CPSM, CSCP, Lean, Six Sigma, or related certifications preferred.