Director Supply Chain

Director Supply Chain

About the role

Join our operations team for our first US aircraft assembly line in Sarasota, FL. Lead and optimize all end-to-end supply chain activities within an aircraft production environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes sourcing strategies for aircraft components and services
• Manages supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and performance (delivery, quality, cost)
• Ensures compliance with corporate procurement standards and aviation regulations
• Mitigates supply risks through dual sourcing and supplier development
• Oversees inbound/outbound logistics, international shipments, and customs compliance
• Manages warehouse operations (receiving, storage, kitting, material flow)
• Optimizes inventory accuracy, storage, and material handling processes
• Ensures material availability in line with production schedules
• Balances inventory levels, lead times, and cost efficiency
• Collaborates cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, and Quality
• Ledds and develops the supply chain team
• Drives KPI-based performance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensures strong cross-functional alignment across the organization
• Ensures compliance with the guidelines and standards defined by the HQ Supply Chain

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (Master's or certifications like APICS/CIPS preferred)
• 7+ years of supply chain experience, ideally in aerospace or high-tech manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and end-to-end supply chain processes
• Proven leadership experience across procurement, logistics, and warehousing
• Familiar with aviation regulations, export controls, and global supply chains
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace or high-tech manufacturing
• Leadership experience in procurement, logistics, and warehousing
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and supply chain processes
• Understanding of aviation regulations and global supply chains
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills

Skills

• Strategic sourcing and supplier management
• Logistics and supply chain optimization
• ERP/MRP system proficiency
• Aircraft component and service procurement
• Supplier performance evaluation
• Compliance with aviation regulations
• Warehouse operations management
• Inventory management and cost efficiency
• Collaboration and cross-functional teamwork
• Performance management and continuous improvement

Benefits

• International training assignment at Pilatus headquarters in Stans, Switzerland (approx. 3 - 6 months)
• Long-term career growth opportunities
• 11 paid holidays a year, plus 15 days of paid vacation time, and 6 days of paid sick/personal time
• Health savings account (HSA) contributions totaling $2,250 for single coverage and $3,000 for family coverage annually
• 401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6%
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid in full

Pay

The salary range for this position is $120,000 - 156,000 per year, depending on experience. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Schedule

Full-time position based in Sarasota, FL.