Director of Strategic Supply Chain, AD&S

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Lead and scale the Supplier Industrialization Engineering team, building a high-performing organization that drives supplier manufacturing readiness from new product introduction (NPI) through sustained production.
• Attract, develop, and retain top talent; hold a high bar through coaching, feedback, and accountability.
• Own the supplier industrialization process end-to-end: supplier capability assessments, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), process capability validation, and First…
• Establish and maintain supplier quality standards and compliance with aerospace and defense
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Program Management, Quality, Manufacturing, and Finance to align supplier industrialization activities with program milestones and business objectives.
• Lead and scale the Strategic Sourcing team, building a high-performing organization that drives strategic sourcing for nascent products and develops an industrial strategy to support supply chain through production and…
• Partner with chief engineers and program managers of our most nascent programs to ensure the products they are defining are designed and pitched with a supply chain capable of delivering on their cost, schedule, and…
• Identify opportunities for strategic agreements and partnerships with suppliers that capture cost savings, enable roadmap alignment, and strengthen the supply base for AD&S’s products.

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field.
• 10+ years experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment specifically in a supply chain or production-related role focused on complex mechanical and/or electrical assembly.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
• MBA or Master’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field.
• Previous experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, high tech, or another related industry.
• Proven leadership in driving and influencing large teams toward common goals.