Supply Chain Director

Supply Chain Director

As an aircraft manufacturer, industrialist, industrial service provider and logistician, Daher currently has approximately 14,500 employees and achieved a revenue of 1.9 billion euros in 2025. With its family ownership, Daher has been focused on innovation since its creation in 1863. With locations in 15 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, Daher designs and develops value-added solutions for its aeronautical and industrial customers and partners.

Daher's Industry Division site in Stuart, Florida is a key U.S. manufacturing facility specializing in the assembly of complex metallic and composite aerostructures for major commercial and defense aircraft programs. The site produces large, critical aircraft structures—including wings, fuselage sections, and structural assemblies—for leading aerospace customers such as Boeing and Gulfstream, combining advanced manufacturing, industrialization, and quality-driven production processes. As part of Daher's global Industry Division, the Stuart operation emphasizes safety, precision, and continuous improvement while supporting high-rate aerospace production and investing in workforce development, technology, and long-term growth in the North American aerospace market.

Daher Aerospace is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Director to lead all supply chain operations at our Stuart, Florida facility. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this role will provide strategic and operational leadership across procurement, production planning, inventory management, logistics, supplier performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all supply chain functions, including purchasing, planning, inventory control, shipping/receiving, logistics, and materials management.
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies that support business and manufacturing objectives.
• Drive supplier performance, sourcing initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Sales.
• Lead Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement projects focused on efficiency, cost savings, and on-time delivery.
• Establish and monitor KPI dashboards and performance metrics.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, and team development.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 requirements and support successful audits.

Key Objectives

• Achieve 98% inventory accuracy and 98% parts availability.
• Optimize inventory levels and planning parameters.
• Improve SAP data integrity and supply chain performance.
• Successfully transition hardware sourcing to direct supplier relationships.
• Implement best-in-class supply chain metrics and processes.
• Drive measurable improvements in supplier performance, inventory management, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of supply chain experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Experience in aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries preferred.
• Strong background in procurement, planning, inventory management, logistics, and supplier management.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Demonstrated success leading change, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.

What We're Looking For

A strategic, hands-on leader with strong communication, negotiation, and team-building skills who can drive performance, develop talent, and deliver results in a dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment.

Information related to the position:

• The compensation range is $180,000 to $195,000 in base salary plus an annual target bonus.
• The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Daher considers a number of factors when determining salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, skills, and current market conditions.
• At Daher, your total rewards package is more than just your base salary as we offer a full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and more.

Your next opportunity starts here — here are the next steps:

• Review of your application
• An initial conversation with a recruiter
• One or more interviews depending on the position, with the relevant team members and manager(s)
• After the interviews, constructive feedback regardless of the outcome

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing an application with Daher, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact an HR representative.

Daher complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.