Director of Supply Services - Denver International Airport
About The Position
The Director of Supply Services serves as the senior leader responsible for the strategy, performance, modernization, and day-to-day operation of Denver International Airport's (DEN) Supply Services organization. This position oversees a diverse portfolio that includes Purchasing, Inventory Management, Receiving and Distribution, Administrative Services, Records Management, Moves and Surplus Operations, Copy Center Services, and Data & Analytics. The Director is responsible for ensuring operational continuity across DEN through the effective management of supply chain operations, business services, enterprise performance data, and strategic initiatives. This leader will drive operational excellence, technology modernization, fiscal stewardship, process improvement, and customer-focused service delivery while building a high-performing organization that supports one of the world's busiest airports.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field based on a specific position(s).
- Five (5) years of experience at the type and level of functional or operational management, which must have included management of subordinate supervisors.
- By position, requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
- FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN).
- Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment.
- By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.
- If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees can be required to work extended hours and/or shifts.
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading supply chain, logistics, procurement, materials management, or inventory management operations in a complex operational environment.
- Demonstrated success leading large-scale operational transformation, modernization, or continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience implementing inventory management, warehouse management, ERP, or enterprise technology solutions.
- Strong experience managing operational budgets, business performance metrics, and capital or technology investments.
- Experience developing and utilizing data analytics, business intelligence tools, and performance dashboards to drive decision-making.
- Experience in aviation, transportation, logistics, distribution, manufacturing, healthcare, utilities, public sector, or other large operational organizations.
- Experience managing multiple operational disciplines through subordinate managers and supervisors.
- Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
- APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, CPPO, CPPB, or other supply chain, inventory management, logistics, or procurement-related certifications preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership oversight for purchasing, sourcing, supplier performance, contract compliance, spend analytics, and fiscal stewardship. Develop strategies that improve operational efficiency, vendor accountability, and value while ensuring responsible management of public resources.
- Provide leadership oversight for receiving, warehousing, inventory management, logistics, and materials planning. Drive inventory optimization, operational readiness, service continuity, and implementation of modern inventory management practices and technologies.
- Lead process improvement, technology deployment, operational standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives, including implementation of inventory management solutions and other strategic technology investments.
- Advance a data-driven culture through KPIs, dashboards, business intelligence, and analytics. Leverage enterprise platforms to support decision-making, performance management, forecasting, and operational excellence.
- Provide strategic oversight of records management, moves management, surplus property operations, and copy center services. Ensure efficient, compliant, customer-focused service delivery while identifying opportunities for modernization and operational improvement.
Benefits
- A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
- 457B Retirement Plan
- 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
- Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
