Director of Supply Chain

ExoTerra Resource, LLC•Littleton, CO

2d•$185,000 - $204,000

About The Position

The Director of Supply Chain leads and scales supply chain operations to support high-rate aerospace manufacturing. The role oversees Procurement, Material Planning, Subcontract Administration, Receiving, and Inventory Control, ensuring the flow of materials, components, and services needed to meet production schedules, customer commitments, and business growth objectives. The Director develops and executes sourcing, planning, inventory, and supplier-management strategies to improve material availability, reduce lead times, increase inventory efficiency, mitigate supply-chain risk, and support operational excellence. The position partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Program Management, Finance, and executive leadership to align supply-chain performance with company objectives and customer delivery requirements. It also establishes objectives and KPIs, oversees reporting and revenue-recognition controls, builds and mentors the supply-chain organization, and drives continuous improvement. The role requires an experienced aerospace supply-chain leader with a record of supporting high-volume production, developing supplier relationships, and building scalable systems and processes. The position is subject to U.S. Government space technology export-control requirements, including ITAR eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
10 or more years of progressive supply-chain leadership experience.
5 or more years managing multiple supply-chain disciplines in a manufacturing environment.
Experience supporting high-rate production operations.
Experience in aerospace, defense, aviation, space systems, or another highly regulated manufacturing industry.
Proven success leading teams across procurement, planning, inventory, and supplier-management functions.
Strong knowledge of procurement, MRP, demand planning, forecasting, inventory management, and supplier-performance management.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as Epicor, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
Understanding of aerospace manufacturing environments and production-planning requirements.
Knowledge of contract negotiation, supplier development, and strategic sourcing.
Strong financial acumen, including experience managing budgets, inventory investments, and cost-reduction initiatives.
Proficiency in data analysis, KPI development, and executive reporting.
Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams; strong executive presence and communication skills.
Strategic thinking and the ability to balance long-term initiatives with daily operational execution.
Results-oriented approach, sense of urgency, accountability, and strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization and drive organizational change and continuous improvement.
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations to comply with space technology export regulations, including ITAR.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (MBA or related discipline).

Responsibilities

Lead Procurement, Material Planning, Subcontract Administration, Receiving, and Inventory Control.
Develop and execute strategic supply-chain initiatives aligned with company growth objectives.
Build and mentor a high-performing supply-chain organization focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.
Establish departmental objectives, KPIs, and performance metrics, and develop weekly KPI reporting and monitoring systems.
Partner with executive leadership on forecasting, capacity planning, and long-term business strategy.
Control revenue recognition and prepare weekly revenue reporting for upper management and the CFO.
Direct purchasing for production materials, capital equipment, indirect materials, and services.
Develop sourcing strategies and lead supplier negotiations concerning pricing, lead times, contracts, and strategic agreements.
Maintain key supplier and subcontractor relationships and drive supplier performance improvement and corrective actions.
Manage supply-chain risks involving sole-source suppliers, long lead-time materials, and capacity constraints.
Oversee demand planning, forecasting, MRP execution, and production material readiness.
Ensure material availability supports production schedules and customer commitments.
Develop inventory and replenishment strategies that balance service levels and working-capital objectives.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Program Management, and Operations leadership to support high-rate production and implement scalable planning processes.
Lead subcontract administration and manage outsourced manufacturing, special processing, testing, and service providers.
Ensure subcontractors meet contractual, quality, regulatory, and delivery requirements; monitor performance and implement corrective actions.
Develop subcontractor partnerships that improve capacity, flexibility, and operational performance.
Establish inventory-control strategies that optimize inventory turns while maintaining production continuity.
Lead cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory-accuracy initiatives.
Monitor excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory and implement reduction strategies.
Ensure proper inventory transactions and material traceability in ERP/MRP systems, supporting aerospace quality and regulatory compliance.
Partner with Supplier Quality teams to improve supplier performance and product quality.
Develop risk-mitigation and business-continuity plans for critical suppliers and components.
Monitor market conditions, material availability, geopolitical risks, and industry trends affecting supply continuity.