Senior Director, Supply Chain

Standard Aero

San Antonio (TX)

On-site

USD 170,000 - 210,000

Full time

7 days ago

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401(k) company match

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Job summary

StandardAero in San Antonio, TX seeks a Senior Director of Supply Chain to lead procurement, planning, inventory, logistics, and government property for the site. You will develop strategic supply chain programs, drive continuous improvement, and build capable teams aligning with customer commitments and growth.

The role requires 10+ years in supply chain, leadership in complex ops, and expertise in ERP/MRP and risk management in aerospace contexts.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
10+ years progressive supply chain experience with leadership responsibilities.
5+ years leading supply chain functions or complex operations.
Experience in procurement, supplier management, material planning, inventory, logistics, or warehousing.
Experience developing or implementing supply chain strategies addressing cost, quality, delivery, and inventory.
Experience leading cross-functional improvement initiatives or organizational change.
Experience using ERP/MRP or SCM systems.
Experience managing supply continuity risks.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the overall supply chain strategy for the San Antonio site, aligning resources with operational requirements and growth.
Lead procurement and supplier management strategies to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance.
Oversee material planning, purchasing, inventory, kitting, and material flow for production readiness and optimized working capital.
Lead SIOP processes to align demand, supply, capacity, inventory, and financial planning.
Oversee logistics and warehouse operations for receiving, storage, movement, and distribution of materials.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure continuity of supply.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, trade, contractual, and government property requirements.
Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, RCCA, and other methodologies.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Influencing skills

Lean Six Sigma

RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action)

Supply chain optimization

Cross-functional leadership

Education

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

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Senior Director, Supply Chain

San Antonio, TX, United States

Build An Aviation Career You're Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done-and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture support you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

About the Role

The Senior Director, Supply Chain provides strategic and operational leadership for the San Antonio site's supply chain organization, including procurement, material planning, inventory, kitting, logistics, warehousing, and government property.

This role is responsible for ensuring material availability, supplier performance, cost effectiveness, inventory optimization, compliance, and operational excellence. The Senior Director will develop and execute supply chain strategies that support site performance, customer commitments, and continued business growth.

The role leads a team of supply chain professionals and is responsible for developing organizational capability, improving processes, managing risk, and driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do:

Develop and execute the overall supply chain strategy for the San Antonio site, aligning resources and priorities with operational requirements, customer commitments, and business growth.
Lead procurement and supplier management strategies to optimize cost, quality, delivery, material availability, and supplier performance.
Oversee material planning, purchasing, inventory, kitting, and material flow to ensure production readiness while optimizing inventory and working capital.
Lead SIOP processes to align demand, supply, capacity, inventory, and financial planning.
Provide strategic oversight of logistics and warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, movement, and distribution of materials.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including supplier capacity, financial health, single-source exposure, and critical material availability, to ensure continuity of supply.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, trade, contractual, ethical sourcing, and government property requirements, including effective tracking, accountability, reporting, and disposition.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, RCCA, and other methodologies to improve cost, quality, delivery, efficiency, and supply chain visibility.
Lead the effective use and improvement of ERP/MRP, analytics, automation, and other supply chain technologies to improve performance and scalability.
Lead, develop, and build organizational capability across the supply chain function, establishing clear performance expectations and accountability while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
10+ years of progressive supply chain experience, including leadership responsibility.
5+ years of experience leading supply chain functions, teams, or complex supply chain operations.
Experience in procurement, supplier management, material planning, inventory management, logistics, or warehouse operations.
Experience developing or implementing supply chain strategies that address cost, quality, delivery, inventory, supplier performance, or material availability.
Experience leading cross-functional improvement initiatives or organizational change.
Experience using ERP/MRP or supply chain management systems.
Experience managing or mitigating supplier, material, or supply continuity risks.

Desired Skills:

Experience in aerospace, aviation, MRO, manufacturing, or another highly regulated industry.
Experience leading complex, multi-functional supply chain organizations.
Strong strategic leadership, business acumen, financial, analytical, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
Knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes and working capital management.
Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, RCCA, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Familiarity with aerospace and/or government requirements, including FAA/EASA Part 145, AS9100, ITAR, and government property regulations.
Experience with organizational development and building high-performing teams.
MBA or other advanced degree.
APICS/ASCM certification (CSCP or CPIM), Lean Six Sigma certification, PMP, or other relevant professional certification.

Why StandardAero?

At StandardAero, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an industry where what we do matters. You'll work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas, leadership, and expertise can help shape the future of our people and our business.

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