Director of Supply Chain Management

Position

Director of Supply Chain Management – Naval Systems Business Unit

Location

Montville, NJ (Corporate Offices)

Job ID

1887-866-27-B-N

Overview

The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the end‑to‑end supply chain, planning, and materials for the Naval Systems business unit. This role involves strategic planning, procurement, logistics, inventory management, and supplier relationships to ensure reliable and timely delivery of products to defense clients while maintaining compliance with military and government regulations. The director works closely with the Planning Manager to develop, maintain, and execute a master production schedule that meets customer demand and supports business objectives.

Responsibilities include material management from planning to product shipment. Strong negotiation, leadership, and communication skills are essential. This role reports to the Senior Director of Naval Systems.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Develop and manage sourcing strategies for high‑specification industrial valves and associated components.
• Negotiate contracts with qualified vendors, ensuring compliance with defense regulations (e.g., ITAR, DFARS).
• Evaluate supplier performance and maintain a reliable network of defense‑compliant suppliers.
• Execute broad‑based strategies to leverage direct material spend via LTAs/IDIs with suppliers to mitigate escalation and reduce cost baseline.
• Institute dual‑sourcing strategies where applicable to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Participate in make‑versus‑buy reviews in concert with operations leaders.
• Lead supplier summits to foster engagement and collaboration with the supply base.
• Create tools to assess supplier capacity to determine production risk.

Supply Chain Planning & Execution

• Lead and develop the supply chain team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Prepare and manage direct material/departamental budgets, forecasts, and reports related to supply chain activities.
• Develop an integrated suite of supply‑chain performance metrics and identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and risk mitigation, including integration into Tableau.
• Institute best practices for vendor POs such as delivery scheduling to minimize working capital impact, advantageous payment terms, and other clauses to ensure supplier performance.
• Create and manage demand forecasts in coordination with engineering, sales, and production.
• Oversee inventory management, material planning (MRP), and just‑in‑time delivery strategies.
• Lead supply‑chain risk assessments and develop contingency plans.
• Work with the planning function to assess supply‑chain risk and actively mitigate the risks within the planning horizon by expediting where applicable.
• Generate and manage accurate forecasts. Provide monthly, quarterly, and yearly revenue forecasts.

Regulatory & Quality Compliance

• Deep understanding of defense procurement processes, military standards, and regulatory compliance (ITAR, FAR, DFARS, etc.).
• Ensure supply‑chain processes align with industry regulations, ISO standards, and government contract requirements.
• Coordinate with quality assurance to manage incoming inspections and supplier audits.
• Develop and implement compliance programs, policies, procedures, and training.
• Conduct compliance audits and reviews, report violations, and coordinate with government authorities.
• Experience with DCMA audits, including price‑analysis and corrective action documentation.
• Create and implement RCCA for PO findings for internal/external DCMA audits.
• Oversee accounting and reporting of government contracts, ensuring adherence to FAR and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Maintain policies and procedures for 55 system criteria derived from DFARs clauses and DCMA CPSR guidebook.

Cross‑Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and program‑management teams to meet customer delivery expectations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in supply‑chain/logistics, preferably with industrial valves or mechanical components in a defense/aerospace setting.
• +8 years in planning/scheduling in fast‑paced mixed‑product manufacturing.
• Deep understanding of DoD procurement standards, ITAR, FAR/DFARS compliance.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Epicor, SAP), planning, and scheduling activities.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Supply‑chain certification (APICS CPIM/CSCP, ISM CPSM, etc.) is a plus.
• U.S. citizenship required due to defense contracts; security clearance may be required or preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: $172,000 – $202,000 per year. Competitive compensation package includes quarterly bonus and a comprehensive suite of benefits: medical, prescription and dental, vision, life and disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation, sick & personal days, paid holidays, compressed work week options, and engagement events.

EEO Statement

VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. No agencies, please.