Director - Supply Chain

DESCRIPTION

The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for developing and executing end-to-end supply chain strategies that support aerospace program execution, cost targets, quality standards, and on-time delivery. This role leads procurement, supplier management, materials planning, logistics, and inventory optimization while ensuring compliance with aerospace regulatory and quality requirements.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Who We Are: CPI Radant is the radome-and-composite‐structures division of Communications & Power Industries LLC (CPI). They are formally known as CPI Radant Technologies Division, and they serve the aerospace, defense, naval, and commercial industries by designing, manufacturing, testing and supporting advanced composite radomes, reflectors and structural composite products.

What We Do: Radomes are special "domes" made of composite materials that protect antennas and radar systems from the environment while allowing electromagnetic signals to pass. CPI Radant produces these for critical applications, meaning:

• They enable secure communications and radar/electronic-warfare capabilities for military and commercial aerospace platforms.
• Their manufacturing includes large apertures and high‐frequency performance.
• Their advances in composite manufacturing and large structures feed into modern aircraft, satellites, naval vessels, etc.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director will collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Program Management, and Finance to support new product introduction, production ramp-ups, and long-term program sustainment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain strategy aligned with business objectives, program schedules, and customer commitments.
• Lead supply chain planning for long and short cycle aerospace programs, including demand forecasting and capacity planning.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining quality, reliability, and risk mitigation.
• Periodic travel to supplier sites and customer locations (domestic and international), must be eligible to work with export-controlled data and comply with ITAR regulations
• Annual Salary: $140000 - $160000

Procurement & Supplier Management:

• Oversee strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier selection for direct and indirect materials.
• Establish and maintain long-term partnerships with critical aerospace suppliers.
• Ensure supplier compliance with AS9100, ITAR, FAR/DFAR, and customer-specific requirements.
• Lead supplier risk assessments, audits, and performance improvement initiatives.

Materials Planning & Logistics:

• Direct materials planning, MRP/ERP execution, inventory control, and logistics operations to include shelf life challenges.
• Optimize inventory levels to balance working capital, lead times, and production continuity.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics, including international shipping and export compliance.

Quality & Compliance:

• Ensure full compliance with aerospace quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer mandates.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering on root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Support internal and external audits, including customer and regulatory audits.

Program & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Support new product introduction (NPI) and production ramp-ups by ensuring supply readiness.
• Collaborate with Program Management to align supply chain deliverables with program milestones.
• Provide supply chain input on make/buy decisions, capacity constraints, and risk mitigation plans.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing supply chain organization.
• Establish KPIs and performance metrics related to cost, delivery, quality, and supplier performance.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive supply chain experience in aerospace, defense, or a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership or director-level role.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace supply chain requirements, including AS9100, ITAR, and long-lead components.
• Proven experience managing complex supplier networks and long-term programs.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Preferred

• Master's degree (MBA or MS in Supply Chain/Engineering).
• Experience with defense programs and government contracting (FAR/DFAR).
• Lean, Six Sigma, or APICS/CSCP certification.
• Strong ERP/MRP system knowledge (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Visibility).

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and execution.
• Supplier risk management.
• Cost control and working capital optimization.
• Regulatory and quality compliance.
• Cross-functional leadership.
• Data-driven decision-making.

This position requires potential access to technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). aThe successful candidate must be a "U.S. Person as defined under ITAR and EAR. In order to be a U.S. Person for ITAR and EAR purposes, you must (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

SHAPING THE FUTURE THROUGH INNOVATION AND DISCOVERY!

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries' thousands of products have impacted people's lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!

WHO WE ARE:

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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