Director of Supply Chain
On-siteWilsonville, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Lead and develop procurement, commodity management, and materials teams while executing supply chain strategies that improve material readiness, supplier performance, and operational execution. Drive process excellence through standard work, performance metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and risk. Manage supplier relationships and negotiations, optimize inventory and working capital, and identify risks such as shortages or capacity constraints. Partner with Operations, Engineering, Program Management, Quality, and Finance to ensure predictable execution and maintain compliance with company policies and government regulations. Provide leadership for Shipping, Receiving, and Warehouse functions as required while developing organizational capability through coaching and succession planning.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
- 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
- APICS, CPSM, CSCP, Lean, Six Sigma, or related certifications
- Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce
Desired Qualifications
- MBA
- Experience in aerospace, defense, high-technology manufacturing, or other regulated industries preferred
- APICS, CPSM, CSCP, Lean, Six Sigma, or related certifications preferred
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