Director, Global Supply Chain & Strategy

Teledyne

Oak Ridge (TN)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 170,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Teledyne FLIR Defense in Oak Ridge, TN and West Lafayette, IN seeks a Director of Supply Chain to lead end-to-end procurement, sourcing, inventory, and supplier management. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Programs to build a resilient, cost-effective supply chain aligned with customer demand and project milestones.

The role requires 10+ years of leadership in manufacturing supply chains, ERP/MRP experience, and strong leadership and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

10+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience.
5+ years leading supply chain organizations in manufacturing.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems and supply chain planning tools.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with company objectives.
Lead procurement, strategic sourcing, inventory control, and supplier management.
Establish and monitor KPIs for supplier quality, delivery, inventory, and cost performance.
Lead supplier selection, qualification, negotiations, and relationship management activities.
Drive SIOP processes and inventory optimization efforts.
Partner with Operations to support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and disruptions.
Lead, mentor, and develop supply chain personnel.
Ensure compliance with ITAR, FAR, DFARS, ISO, and other applicable requirements.
Support audits and provide supply chain performance reporting.