Head of Supply Chain

MOHR Talent; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MOHR Talent in Huntsville, AL seeks a Head of Supply Chain to lead sourcing, procurement, materials planning, inventory, and logistics. The role is onsite in Northeastern Mississippi with relocation support and a base salary of $160,000–$180,000 plus a 10% bonus.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in manufacturing supply chain with aerospace/defense experience and proven senior leadership across supplier networks, cost reduction, and working capital management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, operations or related discipline.
• 10+ years in manufacturing supply chain, procurement, sourcing, materials, or operations experience.
• Experience within aerospace or defense manufacturing.
• Senior leadership responsibility spanning sourcing/procurement, suppliers, materials planning, and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Set sourcing and purchasing priorities that support production requirements and customer delivery commitments.
• Own procurement, supplier management, materials planning, inventory, and logistics.
• Secure supplier capacity, strengthen commercial agreements, and improve quality and delivery performance.
• Resolve material shortages and reduce exposure to long lead times, sole-source suppliers, and capacity constraints.
• Improve inventory investment, working capital, and supply chain cost performance.
• Build team capability and scalable processes in partnership with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and Finance.

Skills

Supply Chain Leadership

Procurement

Strategic Sourcing

Operations Alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, operations

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Head of Supply Chain

Huntsville, AL |$160,000–$180,000 Base Salary + Bonus Onsite in Northeastern Mississippi | Relocation Opportunity

A well stablished aerospace and defense manufacturer is looking for a supply chain leader who can connect commercial supplier decisions with manufacturing execution.

This is a high level position with responsibility for the complete supply chain organization. Experienced directors and senior leaders with broad manufacturing ownership are encouraged to apply.

The Opportunity

• Set sourcing and purchasing priorities that support production requirements and customer delivery commitments.
• Own procurement, supplier management, materials planning, inventory, and logistics.
• Secure supplier capacity, strengthen commercial agreements, and improve quality and delivery performance.
• Resolve material shortages and reduce exposure to long lead times, sole-source suppliers, and capacity constraints.
• Improve inventory investment, working capital, and supply chain cost performance.
• Build team capability and scalable processes in partnership with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and Finance.

The Background That Fits

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, operations, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing supply chain, procurement, sourcing, materials, or operations experience.
• Experience within aerospace or defense manufacturing.
• Senior leadership responsibility spanning sourcing/procurement, suppliers, materials planning, and inventory.
• Experience developing teams and managing complex manufacturing supplier networks.
• Measurable results in supplier negotiations, cost reduction, quality, delivery, lead times, or supply risk.
• Financial and commercial strength in contracts, inventory, and working capital.
• Willingness to relocate if needed and work onsite in northeastern Mississippi.

Additional Experience Valued

• Defense contracting and familiarity with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and AS9100.
• ERP/MRP expertise in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Experience scaling a supply chain function or supporting new programs and production growth.

Why Explore the Role

• Broad executive responsibility across strategy and daily execution.
• Opportunity to shape supplier relationships, develop the team, and strengthen manufacturing performance.
• Close collaboration with executive leadership on operational priorities and growth.

Compensation includesbase salarydepending on experience, plus a 10% bonus. Benefits, bonus conditions, travel, detailed schedule, and any relocation assistance will be discussed during the process.

Huntsville is the talent search market, not the worksite. This position requires onsite work at a manufacturing facility in northeastern Mississippi. Relocation may be necessary.

MOHR Talent is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected status.

Job Summary

Published: 10/13/2026

Type: Direct Hire

Category: Procurement / Purchasing