Supply Chain Director

AMS Group; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AMS Group in Torrance, CA, is looking for a Director of Supply Chain to lead procurement, inventory management, and logistics in a regulated aerospace environment. This role involves developing strategies aligned with operational needs and managing supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, over 10 years of relevant experience, and knowledge of ITAR and FAR regulations. Strong interpersonal skills and project management abilities are crucial.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional industry-related experience.
• Experience supporting government contracts and defense programs.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with company goals.
• Lead sourcing and supplier management activities.
• Negotiate pricing and contracts with suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace/defense standards.

Skills

Procurement

Inventory Management

Logistics

Supplier Management

Project Management

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Position Summary

The Director of Supply Chain for AMS Operations, based in Torrance, CA, leads the strategic and operational execution of procurement, planning, inventory management, logistics, and supplier relationships, ensuring cost‑effective, compliant flow of materials to support manufacturing, engineering, and customer delivery commitments in a highly regulated aerospace and defense environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with company growth objectives, operational requirements, and customer commitments.
• Lead sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management activities across product categories including turnkey assemblies, discrete electronic and mechanical components, and value‑add services.
• Develop strategic supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost competitiveness, delivery performance, and supply continuity.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, long‑term agreements, and supplier terms.
• Evaluate and mitigate supply chain risks, including sole‑source suppliers, obsolescence, industry shortages, and capacity constraints.
• Drive supplier performance improvements via scorecards, supplier visits, corrective actions, and regular business reviews.
• Ensure adequate material availability while minimizing excess inventory.
• Develop procurement strategies to improve turns, reduce working capital requirements, and support customer delivery requirements.
• Identify opportunities for strategic stocking of inventory to mitigate risk and/or reduce costs.
• Oversee shipping activities, freight management, and logistics providers.
• Drive effective utilization of ERP and planning systems to improve visibility, accuracy, and decision‑making.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace/defense, government contracting, and quality management requirements.
• Maintain supplier register / approved supplier list.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS requirements, flow‑down clauses, and approved supplier requirements as applicable.
• Work closely with Manufacturing and Operations to optimize material flow and production support.
• Establish supply chain metrics and brief leadership on performance.
• Maintain open and honest verbal and written communication; promote teamwork and AMS Group values.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of procurement, planning, inventory management, logistics, and supplier management.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal communication and management skills.
• Successful experience working with customers, clients, and supply chain partners.
• Ability to concurrently manage a portfolio of projects, including adapting to changes, planning, and prioritizing work.
• Limited travel required in support of major projects and strategic supply chain partner visits.
• Knowledge of Buy American Act and other aerospace/defense sourcing restrictions.
• Knowledge of ITAR, FAR, DFARS, and related compliance requirements.

Work Experience / Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management or related field.
• 10+ years of professional industry‑related experience.
• Experience working with Military Specifications, ISO9001, AS9100 and other aerospace/defense standards.
• Experience supporting government contracts and defense programs.
• Experience in managing complex supply chains to support a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or similar.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Legal and Equal Opportunity

AMS Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of the ITAR. The ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.