Director of Supply Chain Management

Director of Supply Chain Management Overview

The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain, planning and materials for Naval Systems business unit. This role involves strategic planning, procurement, logistics, inventory management, and supplier relationships to ensure the reliable and timely delivery of products to defense clients, while maintaining compliance with military and government regulations. Works closely with the Planning Manager for the development, maintenance, and execution of a master production schedule to meet customer demand and support business objectives.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Procurement: Develop and manage sourcing strategies for high-specification industrial valves and associated components
  Negotiate contracts with qualified vendors, ensuring compliance with defense regulations (e.g., ITAR, DFARS)
  Evaluate supplier performance and maintain a reliable network of defense-compliant suppliers
  Execute broad based strategies to leverage direct material spend via LTAs/ IDIQs with suppliers mitigating direct material escalation and reducing material cost baseline
  Institute dual sourcing strategies where applicable to mitigate supply chain risks
  Participate in make versus buy reviews in concert with operations leader
  Lead supplier summits to foster engagement and collaboration with the supply base

• Supply Chain Planning & Execution: Lead and develop the supply chain team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
  Prepare and manage direct material/ departmental budgets, forecasts, and reports related to supply chain activities
  Develop an integrated suite of supply chain performance metrics and identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and risk mitigation while looking for opportunities to integrate into Tableau
  Institute best practices for vendor POs such as delivery scheduling to minimize working capital impact, advantageous payment terms, and other clauses to ensure supplier performance
  Create and manage demand forecasts in coordination with engineering, sales, and production
  Oversee inventory management, material planning (MRP), and just-in-time delivery strategies
  Lead supply chain risk assessments and develop contingency plans
  Work with planning function to assess supply chain risk and actively mitigate the risks within three-time planning horizon by expediting where applicable

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate engineering, manufacturing, and program management teams to meet customer delivery expectations
  Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred)
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain/logistics, preferably with industrial valves or mechanical components in a defense/aerospace setting
• +8 years in planning/scheduling in fast pace mixed product manufacturing
• Deep understanding of DoD procurement standards, ITAR, FAR/DFARS compliance
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Epicor, SAP), planning and scheduling activities
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
• Supply Chain certification (APICS CPIM/CSCP, ISM CPSM, etc.) is a plus
• U.S. Citizenship required due to defense contracts (Security Clearance may be required or preferred)

Pay Range

$172K- $202K per year