Director, Supply Chain Operations

Senior Leadership • DFW Metroplex, TX

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a high-impact, hands-on role for the organization - a senior leader hired to help build and institutionalize a compliant, scalable supply chain function across a multi-site, multi-NAICS defense business. The Director of Supply Chain Operations reports directly to the VP of Supply Chain and will play a key role in building the team, systems, processes, and compliance infrastructure needed to support aggressive growth.

The company is integrating acquired entities and implementing Epicor ERP. This requires a leader who has operated in defense supply chain environments - someone energized by building scalable processes, committed to warfighter readiness, and capable of driving compliance without creating bureaucratic overhead.

Core ownership includes supporting the development of a FAR/DFARS-compliant purchasing system and Government Property Management program capable of withstanding DCAA, DCMA, and CPSR review; managing procurement across the company's diverse NAICS operations including supplier qualification, negotiation, and small business subcontracting compliance; and contributing to supply chain process design within the active Epicor ERP implementation. The Director will also support risk and business continuity planning and serve as a key cross-functional supply chain partner alongside operations, engineering, finance, and contracts leadership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Government Compliance & Certified Systems
• Support development and implementation of a compliant Government Property Management system under FAR Part 45 and DFARS 245, covering GFP and CAP receipt, identification, records, utilization, and disposition
• Actively participate in CPSR, GPAR, and other government system reviews and audits - including file preparation, process documentation, and direct interface with DCMA and DCAA reviewers
• Maintain working knowledge of ITAR, EAR, and export control requirements as they relate to supply chain activities

Procurement & Supplier Management
• Execute a supplier qualification, performance management, and development program across a geographically dispersed supply base; ensure small business subcontracting compliance including subcontracting plan development where required

Operations & Continuous Improvement
• Support establishment of inventory management, demand planning, and materials management processes across all manufacturing sites
• Identify and drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent methodologies to reduce lead times, costs, and supply risk

Risk Management
• Identify and help mitigate supply chain risks including sole-source dependencies, geopolitical exposure, supplier financial health, counterfeit parts, and long-lead constraints
• Contribute to a business continuity plan to sustain delivery commitments to the U.S. Government under adverse conditions

QUALIFICATIONS

Required
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive supply chain or procurement experience
• 3+ years in a leadership role managing teams and/or cross-functional projects
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and subcontract flow-down requirements
• Direct experience participating in or supporting a CPSR or equivalent government purchasing system audit - including file preparation and DCMA/DCAA interface
• Experience procuring in aerospace, defense, or a highly regulated manufacturing environment, including familiarity with ITAR/EAR
• U.S. citizenship; ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Willingness to travel up to 40% across multiple U.S. sites

Preferred
• Master's degree (MBA or MS in supply chain/operations)
• APICS CSCP, CPSM, or equivalent certification
• Experience in both small business (<$50M) and mid-size or large prime defense environments
• 10+ years in defense supply chain with increasing responsibility
• Epicor ERP experience
• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Existing A&D supply base relationships, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic

COMPENSATION & LOGISTICS

Base salary

~$160,000-$200,000 + bonus eligibility

Location : McKinney, TX (DFW Metroplex) - on-site, strongly preferred

Travel: Up to 40% across TX, AZ, MD, ID

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government security clearance required