Director of Supply Chain

CPI Electron Device Business, with a history spanning more than seven decades, is a global leader in design, development, and manufacturing of electronic components and subsystems. We have locations in the United States and Europe. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the radar, defense, industrial, and scientific markets.

CPI EDB produces thousands of products that have impacted people's lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern‑day commercial and military communications systems, support and protect soldiers, sailors, and pilots, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, help ensure the safety of imported foods and materials, and much more.

We are looking for energetic, agile, highly motivated, and customer focused individuals to join our team and help us to continue to be a market leader, shaping the future in communications and power.

As Director of Supply Chain, you will lead a critical transformation in a high‑mix, low‑volume defense manufacturing environment. This role is central to ensuring operational excellence during significant production ramp‑ups while shaping the future of our supply chain strategy. You will champion a values‑driven culture built on ownership, transparency, and continuous improvement—delivering impact that resonates across the organization and the industry.

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of supply chain strategy in a dynamic defense environment. Your leadership will drive operational excellence and boost your career through measurable impact and innovation.

• Strategic Leadership:
  Drive planning and scheduling improvements to support aggressive production goals. Align supply chain strategies with business objectives for cost optimization and operational agility.
• Process Transformation:
  Streamline purchasing workflows to minimize manual processing and accelerate decision‑making. Introduce technology and AI as efficiency enablers, not just tools.
• Cost Optimization:
  Lead initiatives to achieve favorable Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and make informed in sourcing/outsourcing decisions that strengthen competitiveness.
• Operational Oversight:
  Provide hands‑on leadership in the early stages, ensuring flawless execution of material planning, logistics, supplier performance, and internal machining. Transition toward visionary leadership, fostering cross‑functional collaboration.
• Compliance &
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Maintain adherence to DFAR/FAR regulations and contractual requirements, including high‑level negotiations and terms management.
• Culture & People Development:
  Mentor and develop a high‑performing team, promoting open communication and ownership. Create measurable development plans that accelerate individual growth and internal promotions.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

• On‑time delivery and quality performance that exceeds customer expectations.
• Reduced cycle times and improved efficiency through process automation.
• Achieving cost savings targets while maintaining compliance and supplier resilience.
• A team that embodies our culture of honesty, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field;
  Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience with 3+ years of supply chain experience in leadership or management role.
• Experience in a high mix, low volume manufacturing environment preferred.
• Expertise in planning, procurement, and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a bias for action.
• Contractual experience with DFAR/FAR regulations and high‑level negotiations, preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship and are able to obtain/maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance.

Salary Range $145,000 - $220,000 / year

We recognize and appreciate that our employees are our most important asset. We invest in employee wellbeing by offering a wide range of comprehensive benefits to help you achieve your best physical and emotional health for yourself and your family.