Assoc Dir, Supply Chain Mgmt-KS8309

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain strategy aligned with business objectives, customer requirements, and production demand across all business units.
• Lead, mentor, and develop supply chain, purchasing, planning, and logistics teams.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Program Management.

Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Oversee strategic sourcing and supplier selection for electronic components, raw materials, and outsourced services.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, lead times, and long-term agreements to ensure supply continuity and cost competitiveness.
• Establish supplier performance metrics (OTD, quality, cost, risk) and lead supplier development initiatives.
• Manage supplier risk, including obsolescence, capacity constraints, and geopolitical impacts.

Planning, Inventory & Logistics

• Direct demand planning, production planning, and material forecasting to support customer schedules and program milestones.
• Optimize inventory levels to balance working capital, service levels, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee domestic and international logistics, ensuring compliance with ITAR, EAR, and other export regulations.

Quality, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure supply chain compliance with aerospace standards and customer requirements (AS9100, FAR/DFAR, ITAR, etc.).
• Partner with Quality to address supplier quality issues, corrective actions, and audits.
• Develop remediation and contingency plans to ensure a robust and uninterrupted supply chain to support business continuity.

Continuous Improvement & Systems

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Leverage ERP/MRP systems and data analytics to improve visibility, accuracy, and decision-making.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by ensuring supply readiness and cost targets are met.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8–12+ years of progressive supply chain experience within aerospace, defense, electronics, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Proven leadership experience managing multi-functional supply chain teams.
• Strong knowledge of electronic components, supplier qualification, and long-lead material management.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics.
• Working knowledge of aerospace regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Ability to travel both internationally and domestically up to 30%
• Ability and willingness to work on-site daily (Vergennes, VT)

Preferred

• Master’s degree (MBA or MS) preferred.
• Experience supporting government, defense, or commercial aerospace programs.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or APICS/CPIM/CSCP certification.
• Experience managing global suppliers and international logistics.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong execution skills
• Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management
• Data-driven decision-making
• Strong communication, positive attitude, cross-functional leadership
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment