Onsite Supply Chain Director - Chatsworth (Aerospace)

Ontic

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 175,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick

Company 401K with up to 4% matched

Annual bonus program

Flexible working arrangements

Paid volunteering opportunities

Access to mental health champions

Commitment to development

Employee referral program

Job summary

Ontic in Chatsworth, CA is seeking a Supply Chain Director to lead end-to-end supply chain strategy, procurement, planning, and supplier management for high-reliability aerospace programs. This role focuses on optimizing inventory, reducing risk, and delivering on-time commitments while collaborating closely with Operations, Engineering, and Finance.

You will manage long lead-time materials, develop SIOP processes, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS/ITAR.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Minimum 10-15 years of progressive supply chain leadership experience.
Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role managing procurement, planning, sourcing, and supplier management teams.
Direct experience in aerospace, defense, military electronics, avionics, space, complex industrial manufacturing, or similarly regulated high-reliability industries.
Demonstrated experience managing high-mix manufacturing environments with significant fabrication content and complex supplier networks.
Experience managing long lead-time materials, supplier constraints, and component obsolescence challenges.
Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, AS9100, and government contracting requirements.
Proven success leading SIOP processes and inventory optimization initiatives.
Strong supplier negotiation, contracting, and relationship management skills.
CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent professional certification is preferred.
Experience supporting DoD, aerospace OEM, prime contractor, or Tier 1 supplier environments preferred.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Costpoint, or similar platforms is preferred.
Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain strategy aligned with business objectives, customer commitments, and growth plans.
Lead, mentor, and develop Supply Chain personnel, including Procurement, Planning, Strategic Sourcing, and Supplier Management teams.
Establish supply chain metrics, performance objectives, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on delivery, quality, cost, inventory, and supplier performance.
Build organizational capability to support increasingly complex aerospace and defense programs.
Direct sourcing and procurement activities for raw materials, fabricated components, assemblies, electronics, and indirect goods and services.
Develop sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, lead time, capacity, and risk considerations.
Negotiate long-term agreements, pricing arrangements, and strategic partnerships with key suppliers.
Lead supplier consolidation and rationalization efforts where appropriate while maintaining supply continuity and competitive leverage.
Ensure effective management of purchase orders, contracts, and supplier commitments.
Establish supplier assessments, audits, capacity reviews, and readiness evaluations to ensure suppliers can support current and future demand.
Lead supplier performance management processes including scorecards, corrective actions, recovery plans, and executive reviews.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks associated with sole-source suppliers, constrained materials, geopolitical factors, capacity limitations, and quality issues.
Develop and maintain business continuity and supply assurance strategies for critical commodities and programs.
Lead Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) processes to align demand, supply, production capacity, and inventory strategies.
Drive improvements in forecasting accuracy, material planning, and inventory optimization.
Balance customer service requirements with working capital objectives.
Manage inventory turns, excess and obsolete inventory, material availability, and inventory accuracy.
Develop strategies for managing long lead-time materials and constrained supply environments.
Ensure compliance with aerospace/defense requirements and audits.
Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Program Management to support program execution.
Support new product introduction, make-versus-buy decisions, and strategic capacity planning initiatives.
Provide executive leadership with visibility into supply chain performance, risks, and opportunities.