Director of Supply Chain
Core
Lead end-to-end supply chain strategy for a high-mix, high-volume satellite constellation manufacturing system, focusing on risk management, operating model design, and supplier development.
Role type
Director of Supply Chain (Strategic Leadership & Operations)
Builds
End-to-end supply chain operating models and a resilient supplier base for satellite production
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Manufacturing / Hardware Production
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (supply chain systems & processes)
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supply chain risk management, supplier development, inventory management, materials/production planning (MRP), cross-functional collaboration, process definition, KPI management, make-vs-buy decision making
Preferred skills
Scaling supply chain from prototype to serial production, aerospace/defense supply chain compliance (AS9100, ITAR/EAR), ERP/MRP system implementation, vertical integration experience
Technologies
ERP/MRP systems, supply chain analytics tools
Responsibilities
Define overall supply chain operating models and interfaces; manage near-term and long-term supply chain risks including obsolescence and sole-source dependencies; own strategic sourcing and supplier development; synchronize design changes with procurement plans; establish dedicated functional leads and manage performance KPIs
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team building