Director of Supply Chain

Work Arrangement

This is an onsite position with 25% required travel.

The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for end-to-end material strategy and execution, from demand translation and materials planning through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and inventory optimization in a complex production and engineer-to-order environment. This role ensures that long‑lead engineered components, configured items, and standard materials are available on time, at target cost, and to specification to support project milestones, customer commitments, and working capital objectives.

• Material Planning
  • Translate demand (project schedules, forecasts, and order backlog) into short‑, mid‑, and long‑range material and capacity plans for ETO and standard product lines.
  • Design and maintain planning parameters (lead times, safety stocks, order policies, PFEP) for all parts, with emphasis on long‑lead and engineered materials.
  • In partnership with the Master Scheduler, be a key leader in S&OP/SIOP to align demand, supply, inventory, and financial plans, driving scenario planning and risk mitigation around major programs.
• Procurement & Supplier Management
  • Oversee sourcing, negotiation, and contracting for direct materials, engineered components, and key services to support project and product requirements.
  • Build and maintain a competitive, qualified supply base capable of supporting customized engineering requirements, variable demand, and tight delivery windows.
  • Lead supplier performance management for quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness, including regular business reviews and corrective action where needed.
• Engineer‑to‑Order / Project Focus
  • Partner closely with Engineering, Program Management, and Operations so BOM structures, ECOs, and configuration rules support accurate planning and sourcing.
  • Implement robust processes for managing engineering changes, ensuring that drawing releases, BOM updates, and design revisions are synchronized with material plans and supplier actions.
  • Develop material strategies for each major project (material required dates, long‑lead strategies, make‑versus‑buy, alternates) to protect critical path schedules.
• Inventory, Cost, and Risk Management
  • Own strategic inventory targets (including project‑specific and common parts), balancing service, schedule risk, and Net Working Capital.
  • Monitor and improve inventory health (turns, excess and obsolete, aging), driving root‑cause analysis and corrective actions on planning and procurement drivers.
  • Identify and mitigate supply and logistics risks, including single‑source items, geopolitical exposure, capacity constraints, and long‑lead engineering dependencies.
• Processes, Systems, and Continuous Improvement
  • Serve as business process owner for materials planning and procurement workflows in the ERP/MRP and associated planning tools.
  • Standardize and document PFEP, planning, purchasing, and supplier management processes to support scalability and repeatability across ETO and production programs.
  • Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and digital tools to improve forecast accuracy, planning adherence, supplier performance, and transactional efficiency.
• General Duties
  • Perform other duties as required.
  • Regular and reliable attendance on a full‑time basis.
  • Exhibit professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices.
  • Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

• Proven experience in a production and engineer‑to‑order or project‑based manufacturing environment (e.g., aerospace, capital equipment, industrial systems).
• Strong ERP/MRP and planning systems expertise; experience implementing or optimizing planning and procurement processes and tools.
• Demonstrated success managing suppliers, negotiating complex agreements, and delivering measurable improvements in cost, delivery, and inventory.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence at all levels and…