Supply Chain Director

We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us! Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world’s aviation leaders. Ontic’s Chatsworth, CA, site specializes in precision engineering, MRO, and new solutions for parts at risk of obsolescence. With over 1,700 employees across four time zones and nine sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and are continuing to grow at pace. Our team is looking for a Supply Chain Director to join them. This role reports to the Site General Manager and dotted line functionally to the Global VP Supply Chain and will have an onsite work structure in Chatsworth, CA. The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for executing the company’s end-to-end Global Supply Chain strategy to ensure the timely availability of materials, fabricated components and services required to support customer commitments, operational objectives, and financial performance. This role is responsible for operations procurement, supplier management, production planning and scheduling, inventory and SIOP. The Director will drive supplier performance, mitigate supply chain risks, optimize working capital and ensure compliance with all applicable contractual, regulatory and quality requirements. The position will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Program Management, Quality and Finance to support growth, profitability and operational excellence. To be considered for the Supply Chain Director opening, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred. Minimum 10-15 years of progressive supply chain leadership experience. Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role managing procurement, planning, sourcing, and supplier management teams. Direct experience in aerospace, defense, military electronics, avionics, space, complex industrial manufacturing, or similarly regulated high-reliability industries. Demonstrated experience managing high-mix manufacturing environments with significant fabrication content and complex supplier networks. Experience managing long lead-time materials, supplier constraints, and component obsolescence challenges. Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, AS9100, and government contracting requirements. Proven success leading SIOP processes and inventory optimization initiatives. Strong supplier negotiation, contracting, and relationship management skills. CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent professional certification is preferred. Experience supporting DoD, aerospace OEM, prime contractor, or Tier 1 supplier environments preferred. Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Costpoint, or similar platforms is preferred. Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience is a plus. As a Supply Chain Director, you will: Strategic Leadership Develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain strategy aligned with business objectives, customer commitments, and growth plans. Lead, mentor, and develop Supply Chain personnel, including Procurement, Planning, Strategic Sourcing, and Supplier Management teams. Establish supply chain metrics, performance objectives, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on delivery, quality, cost, inventory, and supplier performance. Build organizational capability to support increasingly complex aerospace and defense programs. Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Direct sourcing and procurement activities for raw materials, fabricated components, assemblies, electronics, and indirect goods and services. Develop sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, lead time, capacity, and risk considerations. Negotiate long-term agreements, pricing arrangements, and strategic partnerships with key suppliers. Lead supplier consolidation and rationalization efforts where appropriate while maintaining supply continuity and competitive leverage. Ensure effective management of purchase orders, contracts, and supplier commitments. Supplier Management & Risk Mitigation Establish and maintain strategic relationships with critical suppliers and subcontractors. Conduct supplier assessments, audits, capacity reviews, and readiness evaluations to ensure suppliers can support current and future demand. Lead supplier performance management processes including scorecards, corrective actions, recovery plans, and executive reviews. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks associated with sole-source suppliers, constrained materials, geopolitical factors, capacity limitations, and quality issues. Develop and maintain business continuity and supply assurance strategies for critical commodities and programs. Obsolescence & Lifecycle Management Develop and lead proactive obsolescence management strategies for electronic components, materials, and manufactured parts. Partner with Engineering and Program Management to identify lifecycle risks and develop mitigation plans including last-time buys, alternate sourcing, redesign strategies, and inventory positioning. Establish processes to monitor market availability and emerging supply risks throughout product lifecycles. Planning, Inventory & SIOP Lead Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) processes to align demand, supply, production capacity, and inventory strategies. Drive improvements in forecasting accuracy, material planning, and inventory optimization. Balance customer service requirements with working capital objectives. Manage inventory turns, excess and obsolete inventory, material availability, and inventory accuracy. Develop strategies for managing long lead-time materials and constrained supply environments. Aerospace & Defense Compliance Ensure compliance with all applicable aerospace, defense, contractual, regulatory, and customer requirements. Maintain compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, UCC, counterfeit parts prevention requirements, and applicable quality management standards. Ensure appropriate flow-down of contractual, quality, regulatory, and customer-specific requirements throughout the supply base. Support customer audits, government audits, and supplier compliance initiatives. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Program Management to support program execution and operational objectives. Participate in new product introduction, make-versus-buy decisions, and strategic capacity planning initiatives. Provide executive leadership with visibility into supply chain performance, risks, and opportunities. Our Benefits: Comprehensive medical insurance Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance) Flexible working arrangements Paid volunteering opportunities Access to mental health champions across our sites Commitment to development Employee referral program #LI-Onsite EOE/Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran Compensation Pay Range $175,000 - $190,000/based on experience Please click here to review Ontic's California Consumer Privacy Act policy. Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity 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 must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person ” as defined by 22. C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee. Ontic is a leading manufacturer to the world’s civil and military aircraft. By becoming the OEM to critical parts others originally developed, we provide continuity, availability and longevity to our customers’ fleets, supporting them for a lifetime of flight. Through our in-house manufacturing and engineering, MRO, spares, and AOG support, we ensure certified, safety-critical components remain available, compliant, and reliable across the full operational life of the aircraft we support. We use our expertise and experience to reduce supply chain risk, improve production outputs and deliver for our customers, so they can keep their aircraft flying now and in the future.