Director - Supply Chain

Position Overview

The Director of Supply Chain will drive the strategic vision, transformation, and operational excellence of the end-to-end supply chain at our Kilgore, TX facility. This leader will architect scalable supply chain strategies that align with corporate growth objectives, optimize material flow, and strengthen supplier performance in a high-compliance manufacturing environment. The role provides forward-thinking leadership across materials management, procurement, logistics, and vendor relations — ensuring operational resilience, cost efficiency, and regulatory integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term supply chain strategies that enable scalability, operational resilience, and competitive advantage.
• Align supply chain objectives with business goals, driving performance improvement through clear KPIs and process governance.
• Lead organizational design initiatives that elevate team capability, succession readiness, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Mentor and develop supply chain managers, instilling a culture of accountability, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement.
• Build a world-class supplier network, driving performance-based partnerships that improve quality, cost, and delivery reliability.
• Lead complex, high-value negotiations, including contract terms, pricing, and DFAR/FAR compliance.
• Oversee supplier risk management and compliance programs to ensure adherence to government and customer standards.
• Develop and deploy supplier scorecards and strategic sourcing models to enhance long-term supplier performance.
• Establish KPI frameworks to measure supply chain efficiency, profitability, and on-time delivery.
• Drive data-driven insights through ERP analytics and forecasting tools to align material availability with production schedules.
• Lead performance governance across procurement, materials, and logistics to meet financial and operational targets.
• Collaborate with finance and operations to link supply chain strategy to P&L performance and working capital optimization.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and digital transformation initiatives to streamline processes, eliminate waste, and strengthen control systems.
• Oversee regulatory and ethical compliance across procurement and supplier engagement.
• Evaluate and optimize ERP configurations to support evolving business requirements and reporting accuracy.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to align material availability, production flow, and delivery timelines.
• Serve as the supply chain liaison to executive leadership and customers on strategic planning, performance metrics, and issue resolution.
• Standardize best practices across departments to achieve consistency, scalability, and enterprise-wide efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field is required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive supply chain management experience, including 5+ years leading cross-functional teams in a manufacturing or defense environment.
• Proven track record in DFAR/FAR compliance, complex contract negotiation, and supplier development.
• Demonstrated expertise in ERP system optimization (SAP, Oracle, or Epicor preferred).
• Experience leading continuous improvement and process transformation initiatives using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong communication and executive presence with the ability to engage across all organizational levels and external stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong business acumen.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to contractual obligations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven success in leading digital transformation initiatives within supply chain or ERP environments.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect supply chain strategy to financial outcomes.
• Expertise in developing supplier performance metrics and driving measurable improvements.
• Exceptional leadership and talent development capabilities.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate challenges and implement innovative, scalable solutions.

Benefits & Perks

• Attractive Compensation: package with competitive salaries.
• Comprehensive Benefits: including health and wellness programs, career development, and a generous retirement savings plan with company match.
• Dynamic work environment offering opportunities for professional growth and innovation.