Supply Chain Director

Akkodis, Madison Heights, MI, United States

Overview

Akkodis is seeking Senior Director of Supply Chain in Madison Heights, MI 48071

Job Title: Senior Director of Supply Chain

Location: Madison Heights, MI 48071

Salary: $175k - 190k (The pay range may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors)

Duration: Direct Hire

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Compliance: Develop and execute a scalable supply chain strategy aligned with corporate objectives and U.S. Government program requirements.
Ensure full compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, cybersecurity requirements (e.g., CMMC), and customer flow downs.
Lead supply chain risk management, including supplier vetting, export controls, obsolescence planning, and mitigation of single source or geopolitical risks.
Hands On Supply Chain Execution: Oversee end to end supply chain operations: demand planning, procurement, subcontracts, inventory management, warehouse operations, kitting, production scheduling, and logistics.
Step in directly when needed—negotiating critical supplier agreements, resolving material shortages, or unblocking operational challenges.
Build and maintain a reliable supplier base capable of supporting rapid development cycles, engineering changes, and production ramp ups.
Supplier Development & Strategic Sourcing: Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers across diverse commodities and emerging technologies.
Lead negotiations, contract execution, and supplier performance management with a focus on quality, delivery, cost, and cybersecurity posture.
Implement supplier scorecards, KPIs, and dashboards to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
Consolidate spend and leverage category strategies to optimize total cost of ownership.
Operational Agility & Continuous Improvement: Drive rapid problem solving to keep programs on schedule—adapting plans quickly and escalating issues early.
Implement efficient, scalable processes that improve performance without adding unnecessary complexity.
Partner with engineering and program management to support new product introductions, configuration changes, and fast?moving development cycles.
Collaborate with quality assurance to uphold rigorous quality standards, supplier audits, and corrective action processes.
Cross Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, operations, quality, finance, and program leadership to ensure seamless material flow and production readiness.
Communicate clearly and decisively across the organization, especially when priorities shift or urgent action is required.
Support proposal development, cost estimating, and pricing for new business pursuits.
Leadership & Team Development: Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing supply chain team capable of supporting complex defense programs.
Foster a culture of ownership, urgency, accountability, and continuous learning.
Model leadership behaviors that emphasize adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
10+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience in a manufacturing environment; defense, aerospace, or maritime strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in dynamic environments with shifting priorities and evolving requirements.
Proven experience with FAR/DFARS, ITAR, government contracting, and complex contractual instruments.
Hands-on experience leading procurement, subcontracts, materials management, and logistics.
Strong understanding of zero-based costing, TCO, category management, and supplier negotiations.
Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Infor, or similar) and S2C/SRM tools (Ariba, Coupa, SAP SRM).
Professional certifications preferred: CPSM, CPSD, CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, CIPS.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship building skills.
PMI certification is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefits

401(k) with match
Medical insurance

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Puneet Rajput

Resource Development Manager

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