Supply Chain Director

AMS Group, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

AMS Group, Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking an experienced Director, Supply Chain to lead procurement, planning, inventory, logistics, and supplier management in a regulated aerospace environment.

You will shape strategies, negotiate with suppliers, ensure material availability, and drive continuous improvement using ERP systems while complying with FAR/DFARS and ITAR. The role requires 10+ years in supply chain, a relevant bachelor's, and the ability to travel.

Qualifications

• Procurement, planning, inventory, logistics and supplier management expertise.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to concurrently manage a portfolio of projects.
• Limited travel required for major projects and supplier visits.
• Knowledge of Buy American Act and aerospace sourcing restrictions.
• Knowledge of ITAR, FAR, DFARS compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with growth and customer commitments.
• Lead sourcing, purchasing and supplier management for multiple product categories.
• Develop strategic supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost competitiveness and delivery.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and long-term supplier terms.
• Mitigate supply chain risks including sole-source and obsolescence.
• Drive supplier performance via scorecards, visits and corrective actions.
• Ensure material availability while minimizing excess inventory.
• Develop procurement strategies to improve turns and reduce working capital.
• Oversee shipping, freight management and logistics providers.
• Utilize ERP/planning systems to improve visibility and decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace/defense, government contracting and quality requirements.

Skills

Procurement management

Supply planning

Inventory management

Logistics management

Supplier management

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

Job description

AMS Group, Inc. is a leading distributor, manufacturer and supplier of engineered aerospace and defense systems, components, and subsystems, providing innovative technologies and logistics support to defense and security markets. We are a rapidly growing small business (100 employees) with our headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia and offices in Stevensville, Maryland; Kearneysville, West Virginia; San Diego and Torrance, California. AMS Group, Inc. and its business units are committed to conducting business in a legal, ethical, and socially responsible manner. We consistently focus on creating value and innovation to benefit our partners, clients and customers while also ensuring the health, safety and welfare of our employees and the communities in which we operate.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Director, Supply Chain for our AMS Operations business unit based in Torrance, CA.

The Director, Supply Chain is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational execution of all supply chain functions, including procurement, planning, inventory management, logistics, and supplier management. This role ensures the timely, cost-effective, and compliant flow of materials required 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 for a variety of 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 through 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.
• 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.
• Successfully work 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.

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.