Strategic Aerospace Supply Chain Director

Platform Aerospace; Hollywood (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Aerospace in Hollywood, MD, seeks a Director of Supply Chain to lead Purchasing, Material Control, Supplier Development, and Logistics for aerospace manufacturing. You will partner with cross-functional leaders to align supplier performance, inventory, and logistics with business goals and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on aerospace supply chain leadership, strong supplier relationship management, and expertise in AS9100, DFARS, and ITAR compliance, with proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• 10+ years of progressive Supply Chain leadership in aerospace/regulated environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Experience leading Purchasing, Material Control, Supplier Development, and Logistics.
• Strong knowledge of Deltek Costpoint or similar ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Purchasing, Material Control, Supplier Development, and Logistics.
• Drive supply chain performance through KPI management, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 requirements, company procedures, and customer expectations.
• Lead corrective and preventive actions related to supply chain audits and performance issues.
• Partner with the Purchasing Manager to establish sourcing strategies, supplier selection criteria, and procurement priorities that align with customer requirements and DFARS.
• Support supplier negotiations, long-term agreements, and strategic supplier relationships.
• Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Oversee Material Control and Inventory Management activities through the department leadership team.
• Review inventory performance, material availability, and working capital metrics to ensure objectives are achieved.
• Support resolution of critical material shortages, inventory discrepancies, and supply chain disruptions.

Skills

Leadership

Supplier relations

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

AS9100 compliance

Deltek Costpoint

Regulatory compliance

SCM strategy

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Platform Aerospace in Hollywood, MD, seeks a Director of Supply Chain to lead Purchasing, Material Control, Supplier Development, and Logistics for aerospace manufacturing. You will partner with cross-functional leaders to align supplier performance, inventory, and logistics with business goals and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on aerospace supply chain leadership, strong supplier relationship management, and expertise in AS9100, DFARS, and ITAR compliance, with proven