Job Details
Director Of Supply Chain
Description
- Develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with overall business goals, aiming for supply continuity, quality, efficiency and cost optimization while enabling the business to scale significantly.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and drive supplier performance management to ensure compliance with quality, delivery, and cost requirements.
- Negotiate (with support as needed from the Global Strategic Sourcing team as needed) complex commercial terms with suppliers directly to establish best-in-class pricing, quality, flexibility, delivery, payment, warranty, and service terms.
- Collaborate with other supply chain experts across the company to develop and execute supply chain best practices.
-Collaborate internally with key cross functional leadership teams (ex., engineering, program management, finance, business line...etc.) to negotiate the right tradeoffs, solicit cooperation and resolve problems proactively
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall supply chain performance. Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to track track supply chain health and drive improvements.
- Monitor KPIs, analyze data, and provide regular reports to management on supply chain performance.
- Lead and manage a team of supply chain professionals, providing guidance, training, and support. Hire world class talent to continue the rapid expansion of the existing team.
- Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks to the supply chain, such as disruptions to supply or changes in market conditions.
- Optimize material flow systems including warehousing, material handling, and staging/kitting/delivery processes to support production requirements across multiple sites.
- Conduct make/buy analysis and vertical integration assessments to determine the most effective manufacturing and sourcing strategies.
- Develop innovative inventory solutions and ensure inventory accuracy to balance operational efficiency with program requirements.
- Implement and oversee supply base cost management initiatives to drive value and maintain competitive advantage in the defense sector.
- Support capture teams with supply chain expertise to strengthen bid responses and proposals for new business opportunities.
- Lead strategic source selection processes to identify and qualify suppliers that can meet our clients demanding technical and schedule requirements.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)
- 10+ years of progressive supply chain leadership in aerospace & defense, propulsion, or regulated manufacturing
- Strong bckground in procurement, subcontracts, material planning, and warehouse/inventory operations
- Deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and defense contracting practices
- Proven ability to negotiate complex agreements and deliver results on cost, schedule, and quality
- Experience scaling supply chain organizations during high growth or production ramps
- Executive presence with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to travel up to 20%
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- MBA or Master's degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field
- Previous experience in implementing ERP systems as they relate to supply chain (ex., supplier portal, warehouse management system...etc.).
- Proven leadership leading large teams in driving and influencing other teams to a common goal.
- Strong team player who can wear different hats to help your team move forward. Willing to tackle individual contributor tasks while managing a small team.
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of McHenry, MS.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $170000.00 - $230000.00/yr.
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. . Additional Benefits Income Protection: we cover life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in McHenry,MS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
+ Hiring diverse talent
+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
- Develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with overall business goals, aiming for supply continuity, quality, efficiency and cost optimization while enabling the business to scale significantly.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and drive supplier performance management to ensure compliance with quality, delivery, and cost requirements.
- Negotiate (with support as needed from the Global Strategic Sourcing team as needed) complex commercial terms with suppliers directly to establish best-in-class pricing, quality, flexibility, delivery, payment, warranty, and service terms.
- Collaborate with other supply chain experts across the company to develop and execute supply chain best practices.
-Collaborate internally with key cross functional leadership teams (ex., engineering, program management, finance, business line...etc.) to negotiate the right tradeoffs, solicit cooperation and resolve problems proactively
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall supply chain performance. Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to track track supply chain health and drive improvements.
- Monitor KPIs, analyze data, and provide regular reports to management on supply chain performance.
- Lead and manage a team of supply chain professionals, providing guidance, training, and support. Hire world class talent to continue the rapid expansion of the existing team.
- Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks to the supply chain, such as disruptions to supply or changes in market conditions.
- Optimize material flow systems including warehousing, material handling, and staging/kitting/delivery processes to support production requirements across multiple sites.
- Conduct make/buy analysis and vertical integration assessments to determine the most effective manufacturing and sourcing strategies.
- Develop innovative inventory solutions and ensure inventory accuracy to balance operational efficiency with program requirements.
- Implement and oversee supply base cost management initiatives to drive value and maintain competitive advantage in the defense sector.
- Support capture teams with supply chain expertise to strengthen bid responses and proposals for new business opportunities.
- Lead strategic source selection processes to identify and qualify suppliers that can meet our clients demanding technical and schedule requirements.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)
- 10+ years of progressive supply chain leadership in aerospace & defense, propulsion, or regulated manufacturing
- Strong bckground in procurement, subcontracts, material planning, and warehouse/inventory operations
- Deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and defense contracting practices
- Proven ability to negotiate complex agreements and deliver results on cost, schedule, and quality
- Experience scaling supply chain organizations during high growth or production ramps
- Executive presence with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to travel up to 20%
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- MBA or Master's degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field
- Previous experience in implementing ERP systems as they relate to supply chain (ex., supplier portal, warehouse management system...etc.).
- Proven leadership leading large teams in driving and influencing other teams to a common goal.
- Strong team player who can wear different hats to help your team move forward. Willing to tackle individual contributor tasks while managing a small team.
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of McHenry, MS.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $170000.00 - $230000.00/yr.
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. . Additional Benefits Income Protection: we cover life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in McHenry,MS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
+ Hiring diverse talent
+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
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