Director, Supply Chain & Procurement
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Job Description
Position: Director, Supply Chain & Procurement Salary Range: $120,000 – $160,000 (plus annual performance bonus) Location: Windsor, Connecticut (On-site) Industry: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing About the Company We are a precision aerospace manufacturing company specializing in high-precision machined components and assemblies for the aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing industries. Using state-of-the-art CNC machining technology and rigorous quality control, we deliver mission-critical components with exceptional accuracy. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous investment in our people. Position Summary Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Director, Supply Chain & Procurement is a hands-on leader responsible for all sourcing, planning, inventory, supplier quality, logistics, and material availability. This role drives long-term supply chain strategies while actively supporting daily manufacturing operations. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Sourcing
- Develop and execute supply chain strategies, strategic sourcing programs, and supplier development initiatives aligned with growth objectives.
- Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), long-range capacity planning, and business continuity/risk mitigation plans. Daily Operations & Logistics
- Oversee procurement, planning, inventory control, and logistics activities.
- Optimize Material Requirements Planning (MRP) utilization to drive daily production priorities and resolve supplier delivery bottlenecks. Supplier Quality & Delivery Assurance
- Drive supplier on-time delivery performance through rigorous KPI management and capacity assessments.
- Partner with Quality Assurance to execute supplier audits, SCARs, root cause analyses, PPAP, and FAI activities. Continuous Improvement & Compliance
- Lead Kaizen events, Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs), and Lean Six Sigma initiatives to build scalable supply chain processes.
- Ensure strict adherence to AS9100 quality requirements, ITAR regulations, and FAR/DFARS flow-down standards. Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: o 6+ years of progressive supply chain and procurement experience in aerospace manufacturing (strictly required). o 3+ years of leadership experience in aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing.
- Technical Skills: Strong hands-on ERP/MRP experience; working knowledge of Laboratory Control Source (LCS) requirements; proven supplier negotiation skills.
- Preferred Certifications: APICS (CPIM, CSCP, CLTD), CPSM, or Lean Six Sigma Certification. Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation: $120,000 – $160,000 base salary + annual performance bonus
- Health & Retirement: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision | 401(k) with company match
- Time Off & Growth: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) | Professional development and educational assistance
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