Director of Supply Chain

Elma Electronic Inc. is a privately held, global manufacturer of high-precision electronic systems and components supporting mission-critical applications across the defense, aerospace, and industrial technology markets. With operations spanning North America, Europe, and Asia
, Elma is recognized for its technical leadership, low-volume/high-mix manufacturing expertise, and long-term customer partnerships
.

As the U.S. business enters a growth and transformation phase
, we are seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead and modernize end-to-end supply chain operations across our three U.S. manufacturing sites while partnering closely with Engineering, Production, and Sales.
This is on-site in the Lawrenceville, GA area.

This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the President, with matrix responsibility across Manufacturing Operations and alignment with the global Elma Group. The Director of Supply Chain will play a pivotal role in transitioning the organization from reactive execution to strategic, demand-driven supply chain planning
, while strengthening supplier partnerships and enabling enterprise scalability.

• Lead all supply chain functions across three U.S. manufacturing sites (Fremont, CA; Lawrenceville, GA; Horsham, PA), including procurement, sourcing, logistics, inventory management, and supplier development
• Provide matrix leadership to site-based warehouse operations, ensuring alignment across Production, Sales, and Planning
• Manage and develop a team of approximately 10 supply chain professionals
  , balancing legacy talent and new hires through coaching, performance management, and capability building
• Standardize and optimize supply chain processes across sites while supporting broader global integration initiatives
• Drive transformation from tactical execution to strategic sourcing, planning, and supplier optimization
• Lead supplier and commodity rationalization initiatives in collaboration with Engineering, Sales, and Production
• Serve as business process owner for supply chain policies, procedures, and documentation
• Act as a key functional leader in the expansion and optimization of Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP
  , working closely with IT and PLM stakeholders
• Establish supplier performance review cadences, including quarterly scorecards and continuous improvement programs
• Conduct make/buy analyses and oversee contract execution (including VMI and material returns)
• Monitor and report on critical KPIs such as purchase price variance, inventory turns, and cycle count accuracy
• Support monthly materials reporting, including NRE costs and inventory metrics
• Champion digital enablement opportunities, including supplier portals and enhanced data visibility
• Lead change management initiatives and cultivate a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Management
  , or related field
• 7–10+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain and materials management
• Experience in electronics, aerospace, defense, or other regulated low-volume/high-mix manufacturing environments
• Proven success leading multi-site supply chain organizations with both strategic and tactical responsibilities
• Strong cross-functional leadership and influence in matrixed organizations
• Demonstrated success in supplier development, optimization, and cost reduction
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or comparable enterprise ERP systems
• Analytical, execution-oriented problem solver with a transformation mindset
• Proven ability to coach teams, manage change, and build scalable processes
• Effective communicator able to partner with executive leadership, operations, and engineering teams

• Be a key leader in a growing, transformation-oriented U.S. business
• Direct influence on operational performance, systems modernization, and global integration
• Collaborative culture that values technical rigor, accountability, and long-term thinking
• Opportunity to shape supply chain strategy for mission-critical, regulated industries

Elma Electronic Inc. offers a competitive compensation package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Short-and-long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Elma Electronic Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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