Director of Supply Chain

Precipart, located in Farmingdale, NY, is seeking a dynamic Director of Supply Chain to lead and optimize all supply chain functions from procurement and production planning to inventory management, logistics, and supplier development across the organization. The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for leading all supply chain activities including procurement, production planning, inventory control, logistics, and supplier development. This role is critical to ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction in a high-mix/high-volume, precision manufacturing environment. The Director of Supply Chain will enable step wise function growth, optimize working capital, and develop robust systems and talent to scale supply chain performance in alignment with Precipart’s mission to Engineer Possible. Must have the inner drive to instill a relentless, resourceful, and resilient ethos of walking through walls to meet our customer commitments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop and lead end-to-end supply chain strategy, aligned with operational, quality, and financial goals.
• Own and drive performance in procurement, production planning, material planning, inventory management, and logistics.
• Drive key Planning, Procurement and Logistics business process to attain top of class performance and capability maturity levels.
• Collaborate with Global Procurement to build and maintain a resilient, cost-effective, and quality-focused global supply base while assuring local site BOM, MRO and Equipment purchase support meets expectations.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of ERP-driven MRP systems (Infor LN preferred).
• Develop and manage key supply chain KPIs including OTIF, inventory turns, supplier OTD, PPV, and forecast accuracy.
• Drive SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) process to ensure supply alignment with demand.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Program Management to support seamless NPI and design transfer.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to mitigate supply risk, reduce lead times, and increase planning accuracy.
• Support strategic make-buy decisions and dual-sourcing programs in collaboration with site operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality system, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary supply chain team including planning, buyers, and in/outbound logistics specialists.
• Build a high-performing, collaborative culture centered on Precipart’s values.
• Coach and develop managers and high-potential team members to strengthen the leadership pipeline.
• Act as the supply chain voice in site leadership and executive forums.
• Exemplify the relentless pursuit of satisfying customer needs and delivering on stakeholder commitments.
• Support team growth through structured goal setting, feedback, and development planning.
• Promote cross-training and talent mobility across the supply chain function.
• Model servant leadership through transparency, accountability, and inclusive decision-making.
• Responsible for conforming with the company’s quality management system requirements, as well as contributing to its overall effectiveness, and the ultimate goals of customer satisfaction, product compliance and ethical practices/behavior.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Personnel needs identification, hiring and termination recommendations, leadership, coaching/training, performance management, task assignment, policy dissemination, disciplinary action/documentation to personnel files, job description updates, etc.
• Establish department goals, plan and achieve department activities & objectives, analyze variances-initiate corrective actions, problem resolution, propose/support/implement new & improved approaches/methods, etc.

MENTORING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Guide / Coach key department staff to promote development for the purpose of individual’s personal growth, improved decision making and potential succession planning identification in support of company objectives and group goals.

OTHER DUTIES

• This job description is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of similar activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / SKILLS / EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Business; Master’s or APICS certification preferred
• 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain leadership roles in precision or regulated manufacturing
• Deep knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, SIOP, lean supply chain practices, and supplier quality systems
• Experience managing multi-site or global supply networks an added benefit
• Demonstrated success in leading transformation initiatives and operational improvements
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills, with experience in cost reduction and value engineering
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with cross-functional influence
• Experience in medical device, aerospace, or defense sectors with regulated documentation and compliance frameworks
• Six Sigma certification or formal lean manufacturing training of added benefit
• Familiarity with demand-driven scheduling and constraint-based manufacturing systems (e.g., TOC/Drum-Buffer-Rope) is a distinct advantage
• Values treating people well, has an empathetic approach and mindset, is ambitious and strives for personal and collective excellence, supports diversity and inclusion, and has a positive outlook and attitude

VALUES-BASED SERVANT LEADERSHIP

• The ideal candidate will embody Precipart’s core values:
  • Customer Centricity: Elevates internal and external customer experience through reliable performance and clear communication.
  • Innovation: Champions process and system improvements to increase agility and efficiency.
  • Integrity: Leads with purpose, transparency, fairness, and accountability.
  • Teamwork: Builds trust-based collaboration across shifts, departments, and sites.

Pay Range:

$160,000 to $170,000 annual salary

The compensation for this role will be determined through our assessment process, taking into account your qualifications.

What We’ll Offer You in Return:

• Base salary plus incentive program
• Paid time off (TOB, holidays, parental leave)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Plan
• Life insurance, enhanced short term and long-term disability insurance and other voluntary insurance plans
• 401k Profit sharing plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• National Employee Assistance Program
• 529 College Savings Program
• Professional development and training
• Brand new, modern workspace and manufacturing facilities
• Company events and outings, from Employee Appreciation Day to professional sports games
• Stable organization with opportunities for future growth within the company

About Precipart:

Precipart engineers, designs and manufactures high precision custom solutions for the world’s leading companies in the Medical, Aerospace and Industrial markets. We act as a partner across your entire manufacturing process by engineering precision gears, mechanical components, assemblies and motion control solutions, as well as delivering end-to-end capabilities and more. With offices in Switzerland, the U.S. and U.K, we are here to help you“engineer possible”.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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