Supply Chain Director

Zone 5 Technologies • San Luis Obispo, CA

2d • $196,000 - $245,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Director owns the operational supply chain functions that keep production running and finished goods moving. Responsibilities span warehouse operations, receiving, inventory control, production scheduling, material flow to and from production lines, outbound shipping and returns, and domestic and international logistics. The role ensures that sites have the systems and disciplined processes needed to move the right material and product to the right place at the right time, with emphasis on efficient material movement, accurate inventory, and reliable operational performance.

Working at the intersection of Procurement and Production, the Director translates purchased material into a visible, organized flow that supports on-time, full-rate output. The role partners closely with the Procurement Director and Production leadership to ensure material availability does not constrain the production schedule. It also supports demand planning, program readiness, and New Product Introduction (NPI), while establishing scalable processes across sites and franchise partners.

The Director builds and leads warehouse, inventory, and scheduling teams; drives adoption and optimization of ERP and digital inventory and scheduling tools; establishes performance KPIs; and leads continuous improvement. The position is primarily based in San Luis Obispo, California, and requires travel to other facilities approximately 30% of the time.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading warehouse, inventory, and production scheduling functions in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience designing and operating Kanban or other pull-based material-flow systems.
• Experience managing logistics, including dock scheduling, international shipping and receiving, and customs documentation.
• Demonstrated success building scalable inventory and scheduling processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of inventory control, cycle counting, and warehouse management practices.
• Deep understanding of material flow, scheduling, and planning discipline.
• Deep understanding of Kanban and pull-based replenishment systems.
• Deep understanding of domestic and international logistics, including Incoterms and customs processes.
• Experience with ERP/MRP and warehouse management systems, such as Kardex PowerPick or equivalent.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems, including PICO MES or equivalent.
• Experience with quality systems aligned to AS9100 or equivalent.
• Experience with GIDEP monitoring and part disposition processes.
• Ability to build structure, clarity, and accountability across warehouse and scheduling functions; focus on systems and root causes; operate in high-growth production environments; and partner effectively across functions, sites, and franchise partners.
• Ability to travel to other facilities approximately 30% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Background in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability industries.
• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Own receiving processes, including documentation, inspection coordination with Quality, and timely putaway of incoming material.
• Define warehouse layout, storage standards, and material-handling practices to support efficient production flow.
• Manage material movement between the warehouse and production line, including line-side replenishment, returns of unused or excess material, and timely inventory transactions.
• Lead warehouse design and layout optimization to improve storage density, material flow, and labor efficiency as volume and site footprint grow.
• Resolve receiving discrepancies involving quantity, documentation, or damage in coordination with Procurement and Quality.
• Maintain safety and organizational standards across warehouse and stockroom areas.
• Own finished-goods shipping, including packaging, documentation, carrier coordination, and on-time outbound shipment; manage returns and other inbound and outbound shipping requirements.
• Own dock scheduling and manage inbound and outbound freight, including domestic and international shipments.
• Manage carrier, freight forwarder, and third-party logistics provider performance, including service levels, transit times, and freight cost, in partnership with Procurement.
• Manage international shipping and receiving, including Incoterms execution, import and export documentation, and customs broker coordination.
• Ensure accurate and timely customs declarations, partnering with Trade Compliance and Legal on export classification and ITAR/EAR requirements.
• Own inventory accuracy programs, including cycle counting, physical inventory, and reconciliation.
• Maintain inventory control systems to provide real-time stock visibility and ensure every material movement is transacted.
• Manage quarantine, disposition, and stock-sweep processes for rejected, recalled, or obsolete material.
• Monitor GIDEP and other industry data sources for part-level inventory risks.
• Ensure warehouse, receiving, and inventory practices meet AS9100 and other applicable quality and regulatory standards.
• Develop and maintain master production schedules with Program Management and Production, and determine which items are master-scheduled versus driven by MRP or Kanban.
• Design and manage Kanban and pull-based replenishment systems to ensure material availability at the point of use.
• Partner with Procurement to translate production schedules into material requirements and flag availability risks early.
• Maintain line-of-balance visibility across active programs, including current and completed operations and remaining steps for each unit.
• Implement Manufacturing Operating System standards for material readiness, release discipline, and work-center sequencing at the site level.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management on demand planning and operational readiness; develop project-level planning and data-gathering processes.
• Provide proactive visibility into at-risk components by unit or serial number, including estimated completion dates for missing items.
• Partner with the Procurement Director to establish vendor-managed inventory and consignment programs, with final approval responsibility for each program.
• Lead supply chain support for NPI, establishing production readiness and material and inventory processes as programs advance toward higher Manufacturing Readiness Levels.
• Establish and track KPIs for inventory turns, material availability, on-time-to-line performance, and inventory accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean principles across warehouse, inventory, and scheduling functions; identify and resolve root causes of recurring issues.
• Build, mentor, and lead warehouse, inventory, and scheduling teams with clear roles and development pathways.
• Drive adoption and optimization of ERP and digital inventory and scheduling tools.
• Document and standardize warehouse, inventory, and scheduling practices for use at new or franchise sites.
• Lead best-practice sharing across sites and franchise partners, maintaining a common playbook and regular lessons-learned cadence.
• Promote a culture of accuracy, discipline, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Three weeks of paid time off each year.
• 40 hours of sick time.
• 12 annual company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director