Director of Supply Chain

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Job Overview

The Director of Supply Chain leads end-to-end material execution for Saronic's Franklin, Louisiana facility - the manufacturing site for the Marauder autonomous surface vessel. This role owns the site's integrated supply chain organization-procurement, supply planning, and materials and warehouse operations-to deliver uninterrupted, on-schedule Marauder production. The Director leads the Franklin supply chain team through the site Supply Chain Manager, drives cost and cash-flow performance through disciplined supplier management, and builds the scalable, transparent operating model required to support the Marauder production ramp in a defense manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Production Readiness & Material Execution

* Own end-to-end material flow at the Franklin site-planning, procurement, receiving, inventory, kitting, and material movement-to ensure production-critical Marauder materials are available on time and builds are never missed due to material or kitting issues.

* Drive achievement of on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and production schedule adherence targets for the Marauder line.

* Establish standardized buffer and safety-stock strategies for A/B components and reduce receiving-to-stock and pick/kitting cycle times at Franklin.

* Lead resolution of material shortages, supplier delays, and line-down risks with urgency and clear cross-functional escalation.

Cost Efficiency & Cash Flow

* Deliver cost savings at or above plan and build a multi-year savings pipeline through category strategies and disciplined commercial execution.

* Improve working capital by expanding net payment terms, reducing prepayments, and strengthening contract adherence across the supply base.

* Partner with Finance on supply chain budgeting, forecasting, total-cost-of-ownership analysis, and investment cases.

Supplier Management & Quality

* Manage local supplier performance and continuity for the Marauder supply base, coordinating with central commodity management and supplier quality on segmentation, sourcing strategy, and development.

* Support Supplier Business Reviews for critical Franklin suppliers and drive improvement in supplier cost, delivery, quality, and contractual performance.

* Reduce supplier-caused non-conformances and ensure timely, effective corrective action (SCAR) closure, in alignment with the Supplier Quality Manual and SQMS.

* Ensure all contractual direction to suppliers flows through Supply Chain Management via the PO, SOW, or approved change mechanism, consistent with the SCM Procedure.

Scalable, Transparent Operations

* Build repeatable, standardized operating models and SOPs for the Franklin supply chain that scale with Marauder volume and align with the broader network.

* Establish site-level supply chain visibility, KPIs, and reporting that enable proactive, fact-based decision-making and executive readiness reviews.

* Drive continuous improvement in processes, systems, and data integrity across ERP (Net Suite), MES (Armada), PLM (Arena), and SQMS.

Leadership & Team Development

* Lead and develop the Franklin supply chain organization through the site Supply Chain Manager and team supervisors, spanning procurement, planning, and materials/warehouse operations.

* Set clear goals, scorecards, and accountability aligned to the organization's annual supply chain goals and quarterly KPI targets.

* Foster a culture of urgency, ownership, safety, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

Required

* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field.

* 10+ years of progressive supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment, including procurement, planning, and materials management.

* 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and developing managers.

* Demonstrated ability to deliver on-time material readiness, cost savings, and inventory performance during a production ramp.

* Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and end-to-end supply chain processes.

* Proven cross-functional leadership and the ability to influence executive decision-making.

Preferred

* Master's degree (MBA, MS Supply Chain, or similar) and/or professional certification (APICS/CPIM, CPSM, CPM).

* Experience in defense, aerospace, marine, or other regulated, high-growth manufacturing environments.

* Experience leading or standing up the supply chain operation for a manufacturing site or program.

* Familiarity with S&OP/IBP, advanced planning tools, and ITAR/ISO compliance requirements.

Physical Demands

* Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

* Occasional standing and walking within the office

* Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment

* Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and…