Director, Supply Chain Management
About The Position
The Director of Supply Chain Management provides leadership and strategic direction for all supply chain functions at Defense Maritime Solutions (DMS), including logistics, purchasing, and parts coordination. The role ensures supply chain strategies support DMS business objectives and U.S. government customer requirements while complying with regulatory obligations, including FAR/DFARS and ITAR/EAR. The Director drives supplier performance, develops resilient supply chain processes, and leads teams to support customer value, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. The Director leads and coaches the Logistics, Purchasing, and Parts Coordination teams; establishes and monitors supply chain KPIs; leads supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing; oversees supplier qualification, ERP setup, and audits with QEHS; and integrates supply chain processes with program execution and customer needs. The role also represents Supply Chain in customer, supplier, and corporate meetings and partners with Wärtsilä corporate supply chain stakeholders on vendor qualification, evaluation, and management processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
- At least 12 years of progressive supply chain experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Experience in U.S. government contracting and defense industry supply chains.
- Strong track record in supplier negotiations, strategic sourcing, and logistics management.
- Experience managing and developing teams across multiple functions.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
- Advanced understanding of procurement, logistics, distribution, and sales coordination.
- Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CDRLs, CLINs, ITAR, EAR, and compliance frameworks.
- Understanding of cost structures, budgets, and financial analysis.
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
- Experience with ERP systems and data-driven supply chain tools.
- Leadership, decision-making, negotiation, analytical thinking, and communication skills.
- Ability to inspire and motivate teams, uphold compliance and ethics, deliver commitments, adapt to changing conditions, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to meet the physical demands described, including occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- Experience working in a FOCI-mitigated company under a Special Security Agreement (SSA).
- Experience with Deltek CostPoint ERP.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for Logistics, Purchasing, and Parts Coordination, aligning the function with DMS strategy, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance.
- Develop and execute supply chain and sourcing initiatives, including long-term agreements, price lists, and subcontract arrangements.
- Optimize cost, schedule, and quality performance across the supply chain while adhering to FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and EAR requirements.
- Mentor Team Leads, promote accountability, and drive cross-functional alignment with Program Management, Engineering, Finance, and Business Development.
- Partner with Wärtsilä corporate supply chain stakeholders on vendor qualification, evaluation, and management processes.
- Lead and coach Logistics, Purchasing, and Parts Coordination teams to ensure coordinated execution of supply chain strategies.
- Define and monitor supply chain KPIs, including on-time delivery, supplier performance, inventory turns, and cost savings, and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Lead supplier negotiations and establish strategic sourcing agreements to strengthen partnerships and supply chain resilience.
- Oversee supplier qualification, ERP setup, and audit programs in collaboration with QEHS, ensuring non-conformities are addressed.
- Integrate supply chain processes across functions to support program execution, domestic sourcing opportunities, and customer requirements.
- Represent Supply Chain in customer, supplier, and corporate meetings to support alignment, transparency, and risk mitigation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
