Director, Supply Chain Management

Job Overview

The Director of Supply Chain Management is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain operations of an organization. This role is crucial for ensuring that products or services are delivered efficiently, cost-effectively, and on time. The Director typically manages various functions such as procurement, logistics, inventory control, production planning, and supplier relationship management.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business goals.
• Outline a Global Supply Chain procurement, supplier management and production planning vision and strategy in support of Aerospace defense UAV and UAS product manufacturing.
• Identify and drive opportunities for supply chain optimization, cost reduction, and efficiency improvement.
• Forecast demand, plan capacity, and manage supply chain risks.
• Oversee procurement processes, including supplier selection, supplier quality, contract negotiation, and purchasing.
• Direct support of logistics and warehousing in managing inventory levels to ensure optimal stock while minimizing costs.
• Ensure smooth coordination between production, procurement, and sales teams to meet customer demands.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure high quality, cost-effective materials and services.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues related to quality, pricing, or delivery.
• Lead, mentor, and develop supply chain teams, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration within the department.
• Develop and manage the supply chain department’s budget.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency gains across the supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with regulations related to supply chain, logistics, and trade including federal defense acquisition FAR and DFAR requirements
• Identify and mitigate risks, such as supplier disruptions or changes in market conditions.
• Implement supply chain management software and systems to improve visibility and decisionmaking.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the companys policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Ability to establish Supplier Management scorecards and metrics including supplier grow, maintain, and exit action planning.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, logistics, inventory management, production scheduling and control
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and translate federal acquisition FAR and DFAR requirements into supplier statements of work and contracts
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make data-driven decisions.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of global supply chain trends and challenges.
• Project management skills to handle complex logistics and procurement issues.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Directs and provides expert knowledge in the strategic function of the department.
• Develops short and long-term people and organizational strategy in alignment with AEVEX goals and direction.
• Leads with impact & influence. Establishes credibility, effectively persuades and develops others, and achieves important objectives collaboratively.
• Identifies, recruits, and retains top-notch talent.
• Champions AEVEX’s culture and empowers employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals.
• Sets performance standards and encourages employee engagement and results through delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management.
• Maintains transparent communication. Appropriately communicates organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email, and regular interpersonal communication.
• Proven ability to lead a team of procurement buyers, expeditors, production planning & control and Material Program Managers
• Outline a Global Supply Chain procurement, supplier management and production planning vision and strategy in support of Aerospace defense UAV and UAS product manufacturing
• Effective leader representing AEVEX Tactical Systems Integrated Operations Supply Chain in executive level interactions, communications and decision making
• Strong executive presence and bias for action
• Disciplined approached to Supply Chain processes and process control

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
• Master’s Degree preferred

Experience

• 20+ Experience in Aerospace manufacturing operations; defense contract manufacturing experience preferred
• 15+ years of experience in progressive leadership roles
• Experience with FAR/DFAR requirement flow down, acknowledgement and accountability.
• Global supply chain experience preferred including demonstrated leadership presence and influence over critical suppliers.
• Experience in the application of Continuous Improvement methodologies and tools including Toyota Production System, Six Sigma and Lean a plus
• Experience with supply chain management software (e.g., Infor LN, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems).

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

• Physical Requirements
  • Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
• Note:
  • For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

Disclaimer

AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.