Director, Supply Chain

The Director, Supply Chain, leads all supply chain and planning activities at Marki Microwave, delivering a reliable, high-quality, and cost-optimized flow of materials and products in support of Marki's portfolio of best-in-class RF products. This is a hands‑on leadership role: you will set strategic direction and drive continuous improvement across the organization while staying close enough to the business to step directly into tactical issues when they arise. You will drive alignment with Engineering, Operations, Sales and Marketing, Finance, and HR to meet near-term goals while building toward a long-term vision. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Own and lead Marki's supply chain organization — sourcing and procurement, inventory, shipping and logistics, and supply planning — ensuring a reliable, high-quality, and cost-optimized flow of materials and products that supports Marki's growth. Establish the long-term vision and near-term goals for the organization; evaluate performance against those goals and course correct as needed. Proactively identify and mitigate enterprise-level supply chain risks, including single-source exposure, geopolitical and tariff exposure, and capacity constraints. Build resilience through dual-sourcing, strategic inventory build, and contingency planning across the organization. Oversee Supply Chain activities, including capacity planning, inventory positioning, make/buy decisions and vertical-integration strategy, to ensure Marki's RF product lines are supported through every stage of their lifecycle, whether built internally or through external partners. Be hands-on enough to step into tactical issues and escalations when needed. Own Key Performance Indicators and operational metrics across supply chain and planning; provide regular updates to the VP, Operations and executive leadership. Drive continuous improvement in supply chain and planning processes, procedures, and systems — including ERP, APS, P2P, and MES — and champion the use of data analytics and AI-enabled tools to strengthen forecasting, planning, and risk visibility. Manage key relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, functional peers, suppliers, and customers. Focus on building lasting partnerships with key suppliers and drive supplier pricing and quality improvements through regular business reviews and personal influence. Develop and manage budgets for the supply chain organization, including staffing, training, equipment, and material purchases. Lead talent acquisition and organizational design as the team scales. Partner with HR to identify staffing needs, source and interview candidates, and make hiring recommendations that build a qualified, high-performing team. Set clear goals and priorities for the team, delegate effectively, and hold direct reports accountable for quality, productivity, and deadlines. Conduct regular check-ins and formal reviews. Manage performance and workplace issues promptly and fairly in accordance with company policy. Build capability through training and mentoring. Coach and mentor direct reports, identify growth opportunities and training needs, and support career development to build bench strength and retain talent. Promote an ethics-based, collaborative culture across the organization. REQUIRE MENTS Bachelor’s degree in operations engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience 10+ years in an RF/electronics manufacturing supply chain role spanning purchasing, sourcing, inventory management, logistics, and supply planning. 5+ years leading or managing supply chain or planning teams in a fast-moving, low-volume/high-mix manufacturing environment. Proven ability to flex between setting strategic direction and driving hands‑on tactical execution, with demonstrated leadership motivating and managing teams through other managers and outstanding people‑and budget‑management skills. Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills required. This role will require access to access information controlled under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR, 15 CFR §§ 730-780), and likely the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR, 22 CFR §§ 120-130), and so applicants for this position must be one of a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or other Protected Individual (as defined under 8 USC § 1324b(a)(3)). Travel required up to 20% per year; no relocation support provided. TECHNICAL COMPE TENCIES Expert in supply chain and planning enterprise systems, including ERP, APS, P2P, and MES; Sage ERP experience is highly preferred. Comfortable leveraging data analytics and AI-enabled tools to strengthen forecasting, planning, and risk visibility. Expert in dual/multi-sourcing, supplier qualification, make/buy analysis, and electronic component obsolescence/end-of-life management to ensure continuity of supply for long-lifecycle RF product lines. Deep experience with supply chain and S&OP practices for electronic components, RF, or semiconductor industries; APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or similar accreditation preferred. Fully familiar with ISO 9001 quality system; AS9001 is a plus. Comfortable operating supply chain processes within a quality-controlled, audit-ready manufacturing environment. Knowledgeable in ITAR/EAR export control regulations, DFARS specialty metals and domestic sourcing requirements, and counterfeit electronic parts avoidance (AS5553/AS6081). CORE COMPETENCIES Business Acumen Change Communication Strategic Thinking Problem‑Solving / Critical Thinking Integrity / Work Ethic Interpersonal Skills Coaching and Mentoring Managing Up Conflict Management Delegation ABOUT MARKI MICROWAVE Shattering Performance Barriers Since 1991. At Marki Microwave our goal is to invent technologies to empower the RF and microwave industry to design faster, simplify production, eliminate complexity, and shatter performance barriers. Marki Microwave is a privately‑owned company based in Morgan Hill, California, 30 minutes from downtown San Jose in Southern Silicon Valley. We offer a full benefits package, including: Holiday pay Paid Time Off (4 weeks) Long Term Disability Life and AD&D Insurance 401(k) ER matching Employee Dependent Scholarship Plan College Loan Subsidy Program Marki Microwave is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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