Director of Supply Chain

Teledyne FLIR; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR Defense is seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead end-to-end operations across procurement, sourcing, inventory, and supplier development. You will manage risk, cost, and performance while collaborating with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Programs to align supply chain strategy with business needs.

The role requires a U.S. citizen, 10–20% travel, and proven leadership in manufacturing supply chains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 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.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Supply chain planning

ERP/MRP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Supply chain planning tools

Job description

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

About Teledyne FLIR Defense

Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to safeguarding lives with cutting-edge sensing and threat detection technologies. Our arsenal includes advanced surveillance sensors, handheld devices, unmanned vehicles, lasers, and more solutions that increase operational effectiveness for warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams.

We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense industry. If you're mission-driven to globally collaborate on life-saving solutions, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.

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Job Summary

The Director, Supply Chain is responsible for the strategic leadership, development, and execution of end-to-end supply chain operations supporting Teledyne FLIR operations, engineering, and business objectives. This position oversees procurement, strategic sourcing, inventory management, supplier development, and supply chain risk management to ensure a resilient, cost-effective, and scalable supply chain. The Director partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Program Management, and Commercial teams to align supply chain strategies with customer demand, operational requirements, business growth initiatives, and financial objectives.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with company objectives and customer commitments.
• Lead procurement, strategic sourcing, inventory control, and supplier management functions.
• 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.
• 10-20% travel required.
• Due to program requirements, you must be a U.S. Citizen.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 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.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree.
• CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, or equivalent certification.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, electronics, or government contracting.
• Knowledge of electronic and electro-mechanical supply chains.

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Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.