Director, Supply Chain Management

Description

The Director, Supply Chain Management of Alloy Surfaces Company (ASC) leads and manages the organization's supply chain strategy and operations with the intent of driving sustainable operational results and improving key performance indicators. Primary responsibilities include Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP), procurement, materials management, inventory management, and master scheduling. This role requires a strong understanding of Lean principles, a proven track record of implementing process improvements, and the ability to work cross-functionally across departments while communicating effectively at all levels of the organization.

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Procurement, Materials Management, Master Scheduling, Planning, and Inventory Management functions to support business objectives, customer requirements, and program execution
• Develop and manage supplier relationships to ensure solid support for ASC's operations
• Lead supply chain initiatives that drive operational improvements through Lean methodologies, problem-solving, performance metrics, and visual management
• Manage material costs through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, long-term agreements (LTAs), forecasting, and inventory optimization
• Develop strategies to mitigate supply chain risks, material shortages, and obsolescence through communication, supplier collaboration, forecasting, and inventory planning
• Develop supplier partnership agreements to support risk sharing, surge capacity, and supplier capability
• Lead vendor consolidation and purchasing standardization initiatives to improve supplier performance and reduce the total cost of ownership for products and services.
• Ensure effective utilization of ERP/MRP systems to support material planning, scheduling, inventory control, reporting, and supply chain performance
• Develop and leverage analytical tools and reporting to improve supply chain visibility, decision-making, and operational performance (Excel, Access, ERP/MRP Reports, etc.).
• Drive supplier and organizational performance through KPIs, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Communicate material status, supply risks, and recovery plans to Program Management, Operations, and leadership to minimize production disruptions and customer impacts
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Program Management, Finance, HSE, and other cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain performance and support business growth
• Support company objectives related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and customer satisfaction
• Oversee production planning, demand forecasting, inventory management, and the master schedule to support customer commitments, manufacturing capacity, and financial objectives
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, customer contractual requirements, and company policies

• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to the Code of Conduct, U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, and the Chemring Operational Framework
• Ensure the Group ethos of all employees going home safely at the end of their working day is adhered to
• Promote a high standard of ethical behavior and adherence to the Group's core values, and promote a culture of honesty and integrity across ASC
• Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Special projects and additional duties as assigned

• Typically supervises managers of various functions under purview

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
• MBA and/or APICS certification preferred.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma certification(s) preferred

• Minimum of 12 years of progressive leadership experience in Supply Chain or Operations within a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace or defense
• Experience supporting U.S. Government contracting activities, including FAR and DFARS requirements
• Experience leading, managing, and implementing impactful process improvement projects
• Coding/Report Development (i.e. Crystal Reports, TOAD, SQL) experience preferred

• Must be eligible to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance commensurate with the level of facility clearance.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, influencing, and organizational skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to build strategic supplier partnerships and negotiate complex commercial agreements
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to apply sound judgment, initiative, and creativity to complex technical challenges.
• Knowledge of Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP)
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced…