Supply Chain Director

We have an excellent opportunity to join our team as the Director of Supply Chain; in this role, you will oversee and manage all aspects of the supply chain process within the organization. The primary objective will be to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain operations, ensuring seamless coordination between procurement, logistics, inventory management, and distribution. Create and lead a strategic vision to drive the development and implementation of innovative supply chain strategies to reduce costs, enhance customer satisfaction, and drive overall business growth. In addition, you will plan, manage, organize, coordinate, and control all the purchasing and subcontracting elements at all locations to optimize performance, plan, direct, or coordinate material management activities for multiple locations, and maintain positive vendor relations with all suppliers. Thorough knowledge of the procurement process for commercial, international, and U.S. Government contracts. Strong understanding of supply chain principles, practices, and industry trends. Knowledge of the relationships between customer orders, manufacturing schedules, production lead times, fabrication times, test and check-out durations, and customer delivery requirements. To be considered for this role, candidates will have at least ten years of experience in supply chain management or a related field and at least five years of experience in a defense industry manufacturing environment. Supply Chain Strategy Develop and execute the organization's supply chain strategy in alignment with the overall business objectives. Identify opportunities for improvement and innovation in the supply chain process, incorporating industry best practices and emerging technologies. Set goals, key performance indicators (KPIs), and metrics to measure the success of the supply chain operations Procurement and Supplier Management Establish and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, negotiating favorable terms and conditions per UCC and Article of Clauses to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate with the procurement team to optimize sourcing strategies, manage supplier performance, and mitigate risks. Continuously evaluate and improve procurement processes to streamline operations and reduce lead times. Knowledge of different contract types & FAR/DFAR. Manage, perform, and approve Cost and Price Analyses per FAR Part 15. Perform and negotiate contract clauses as per FAR Part 52. Logistics and Transportation Management: Oversee transportation operations, including selection of carriers, routing, and scheduling, to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods. Monitor transportation costs, identify opportunities for optimization, and implement strategies to improve efficiency. Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to optimize warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment processes. Inventory Management: Develop inventory control strategies to optimize stock levels, minimize carrying costs, and improve order fulfillment. Implement demand forecasting and inventory planning techniques to ensure adequate inventory availability while minimizing excess stock. Data analysis and forecasting tools are used to identify trends demand patterns, and optimize inventory replenishment cycles. Able to develop and understand detailed transactions within the ERP system and their impact on Accounting and Operations. Team Leadership and Development: Lead a diverse supply chain team across multiple locations, providing clear direction, setting performance expectations, and fostering a collaborative work environment. Mentor and develop team members, identifying training needs and providing coaching and growth opportunities. To drive cohesive supply chain initiatives and foster cross-functional collaboration with other departments, such as operations, sales, and finance. Performance Analysis and Continuous Improvement: Establish a robust system for tracking and analyzing key supply chain metrics, such as on-time delivery, order accuracy, inventory turnover, and cost performance. Identify areas for improvement and drive continuous process enhancements, implementing best practices and promoting a culture of operational excellence. Conduct regular performance reviews, report findings to senior management, and propose strategic changes or investment recommendations. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. Conduct or attend meetings, internal and external. Travel to suppliers, customers, or other businesses will be required. Ensure sufficient resources are in place to support all operating locations and business bases. Interact with Production Planning and Engineering to be aware of and prepared to meet required production schedules. Interface with Accounting as needed to ensure vendor payments are made on time. Provide or arrange for appropriate training of personnel as required. Assure subordinates are working according to the defined schedule and process. Evaluate the overall performance of personnel assigned to these functions. Getting Information: Observing, receiving, and obtaining information from all relevant sources. Locate sources of supply for purchasing. Monitor the daily progress of work to ensure schedules are met. Evaluate capacity against workload and determine the appropriate action to ensure sufficient resources are available. Making decisions, solving problems, analyzing information, and evaluating results are essential to choosing the best solution and solving problems. Education requirements: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field or an equivalent amount of education and experience. Advanced degree preferable. Clearance: Must have active DOD Secret clearance. Knowledge Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process. Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including relative costs and benefits. Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data. Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems. Skills Coordination — Adjusting actions concerning others' actions. Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths/weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively. Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job. Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences. Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others. Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Monitoring—Monitoring/Assessing your performance and that of other individuals or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the audience's needs. Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people. Active Learning — Understanding new information's implications for current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Instructing — Teaching others how to do something. Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training, instructional methods, and procedures appropriate for learning or teaching. Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to complete the work and accounting for these expenditures.