VP Supply Chain

Position Summary:

The experienced Vice President of Supply Chain (Purchasing, Logistics and Planning) will oversee the global supply chain operations, supporting both commercial and government program needs. This critical leadership role involves developing and implementing strategies that ensure efficient, cost-effective, strategic and compliant procurement, product planning, and timely delivery of goods. Reporting to the COO, this position requires identifying and applying strategies to scale global procurement systems in line with revenue growth and product complexity. The desired candidate should have a strong engineering background, extensive expertise in global supply chain and operations planning, strong industry experience in sourcing and procurement for government programs, and experience in continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all aspects of global supply chain operations, including procurement, inventory management, operations planning, supplier relationships, and logistics.
• Align supplier portfolio and supplier relationships to best align with business strategy.
• Drive complex contract negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors, including structuring long-term supply agreements and/or joint development agreements.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other relevant regulations
• Manage contract manufacturers to assure adherence to cost reduction roadmaps and delivery needs.
• Manage logistics and ensure compliance with applicable import/export and customs regulations.
• Develop and implement supply, purchasing and operations planning strategies that align with corporate goals and drive cost reduction, inventory management, efficiency, and innovation.
• Drive improvement in key metrics, including inventory turns, material cost, supplier quality, and supplier on-time delivery.
• Manage Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes to ensure alignment between demand forecasts, production capacity, and inventory levels.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain and operations to enhance performance, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Utilize quality and process improvement methodologies like Six Sigma, Lean, and Kaizen.
• · Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, finance, legal, and operations teams to support company processes such as product development and delivery, forecasting, and managing flowdowns to subcontractors and other contractual and regulatory obligations.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain and operational risks, ensuring business continuity and resilience.
• Maintain a high standard of professional knowledge, ethics, and practices when dealing with customers, suppliers, peers, subordinates, supervisors, and other key stakeholders of the company.
• Leads, mentors, and develops a high-performing global supply and planning team.
• Provide oversight and guidance by managing employee performance, encouraging ongoing learning and development, conducting annual performance evaluations, and delivering timely feedback and recognition.
• Utilize data analytics and forecasting tools to drive informed decision-making and proactive planning.
• Foster a culture of flexible thinking, creative problem-solving, and operational excellence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Materials Management. MBA or Master’s in Industrial Engineering/Operations Research is preferred.
• Certification in supply chain or operations planning (e.g., CSCP, CPSM, CPIM) preferred.
• Minimum of 20 years of progressive experience in supply chain and operations planning, with at least 10 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience with US export control regulations (ITAR and EAR) and applicable customs regulations
• Experience with most contract types (Firm-Fixed Price, Time and Material, Cost Plus, IDIQ)
• Excellent communication (oral, written, and presentation) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate ideas in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
• Extensive MRP and planning experience.
• Experience utilizing quality improvement methodologies like Six Sigma, Lean, and Kaizen.
• Demonstrated experience managing global supply chains and integrated planning in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including strong influence management across organizational boundaries
• Broad international sourcing experience.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, advanced planning systems (APS), and supply chain analytics tools.
• Experience with inventory management, warehouse management and logistics.
• · Experience in regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, defense, healthcare).
• Experience supporting DCMA Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) events
• Familiarity with small business subcontracting requirements
• Demonstrated ability to drive costs down while nurturing strong supplier relationships.
• Proven success in driving cost reduction, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and negotiation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, matrixed organization and adapt to quickly changing priorities.
• Experience managing contract manufacturers