Senior Director of Supply Chain
akkodis, Madison Heights, MI, United States
Akkodis, Inc. is seeking a full‑time DIRECT HIRE Director of Supply Chain for a hybrid role at a growing aerospace and defense leader near Detroit, MI. The director will drive strategy while remaining deeply engaged in day‑to‑day execution, anticipating issues, solving problems quickly, and ensuring materials, suppliers, and processes support mission‑critical program requirements.
Responsibilities
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 flowdowns.
Lead supply‑chain risk management, including supplier vetting, export controls, obsolescence planning, and mitigation of single‑source or geopolitical risks.
Oversee end‑to‑end supply‑chain operations: demand planning, procurement, subcontracts, inventory management, warehouse operations, kitting, production scheduling, and logistics.
Negotiate critical supplier agreements, resolve material shortages, and unblock operational challenges as needed.
Build and maintain a reliable supplier base capable of supporting rapid development cycles, engineering changes, and production ramp‑ups.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Must be a U.S. Person (citizen or permanent resident).
Pay & Benefits Salary range: $170,000–$200,000 per year plus a 20% annual bonus target.
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Disability insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Responsibilities
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 flowdowns.
Lead supply‑chain risk management, including supplier vetting, export controls, obsolescence planning, and mitigation of single‑source or geopolitical risks.
Oversee end‑to‑end supply‑chain operations: demand planning, procurement, subcontracts, inventory management, warehouse operations, kitting, production scheduling, and logistics.
Negotiate critical supplier agreements, resolve material shortages, and unblock operational challenges as needed.
Build and maintain a reliable supplier base capable of supporting rapid development cycles, engineering changes, and production ramp‑ups.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Must be a U.S. Person (citizen or permanent resident).
Pay & Benefits Salary range: $170,000–$200,000 per year plus a 20% annual bonus target.
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Disability insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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