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Supply chain director.
Supply chainProcurement
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- 22 d ago · posted 2026-08-11
- Location as listed
- Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
- Role
- Supply Chain / Procurement
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
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The Director of Supply Chain will lead the procurement and subcontracts for the Controls and Avionic Solutions (CAS) Business Area. The CAS business area delivers engine systems and flight controls for commercial and military aircraft and electrification solutions for vehicles and aircraft across multiple geographies including Fort Wayne, Indiana; Endicott, NY and Guaymas, Mexico. Accountable for the integrated supply chain management of a staff of over 100 employees, overseeing $500M in material revenues annually, this role reports to the Electronics Systems Sector Vice President, Supply Chain. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of supply chain commercial processes, a high level of business acumen, and strong understanding of supply chain needs in an OEM and aftermarket driven business. This Director will drive the implementation of advanced sourcing, supplier management, and supply chain risk reduction strategies through the value stream - from strategic capture through development and production. This senior position will collaborate with other internal senior leaders to escalate issues early and develop innovative supply chain approaches to prevent factory disruption. This role will enable the support of significant business revenue growth - optimizing the collocation of similar products and technologies at this critical hub location. The successful candidate will transparently drive a clear supply chain strategy that focuses on a business area with a strong backlog of orders while navigating geopolitical tensions.
This role requires regular on-site presence in Fort Wayne Indiana. Only candidates who are, or will be, within local commuting distance will be considered.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
• Overseeing all aspects of Business Area supply chain operations across procurement and subcontracts management.
• Developing and executing supply chain strategies aligned with company objectives, including but not limited to, inventory management, procurement, and production planning.
• Elevating the capabilities of the supply chain team and its interactions with other functions to deliver on operational and financial goals.
• Collaborating with supplier executive leadership to manage strategic relationships and ensure delivery of contracted requirements.
• Monitoring market trends, supplier performance, and industry developments to anticipate potential risks and opportunities to the business.
• Providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the supply chain team, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
• Being an engaged member of the Business Area Leadership Team, advising the team on all aspects of supply chain execution.
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