CareerPlan

Director of Supply Chain

Downers Grove, Illinois, United StatesFull-time$210k–$235k2026-08-10 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Provide Division leadership for sourcing, procurement, and materials management across the Aerospace Division in Automation and Motion Control group.

Role type

Director of Supply Chain (Strategic Leadership)

Builds

Integrated sourcing and materials strategies enabling business growth, OTD performance, and working capital optimization.

Domain

Industrial Manufacturing / Aerospace / Motion Control

Required skills

Strategic sourcing, supplier management, materials planning, inventory optimization, global multi-site leadership, cost reduction, working capital management, supplier development, risk mitigation, organizational design, talent development

Preferred skills

Regulated manufacturing experience, Lean/Continuous Improvement, enterprise transformation, MBA

Technologies

ERP systems, supply chain analytics platforms, contract management systems

Responsibilities

Define and execute end-to-end sourcing and materials strategy across Aerospace plants; Lead and develop a global organization spanning strategic sourcing and materials management; Drive standardized materials planning and inventory management practices; Act as a strategic advisor to Aerospace leadership on supply chain risks and investments; Build strong leadership capability and succession across sourcing and materials teams.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership & multi-site management