Ontic
Supply Chain Director
Chatsworth, California · Director · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$10k-$15kDetected 21 days ago
NegotiationForecastingSAPOperations ManagementSupply ChainProcurementERPPerformance ManagementCustomer SupportAvionicsLeadershipCollaborationLean Manufacturing
About the role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Build organizational capability to support increasingly complex aerospace and defense programs.
- Develop sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, lead time, capacity, and risk considerations.
- Lead supplier consolidation and rationalization efforts where appropriate while maintaining supply continuity and competitive leverage.
- 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.
- Develop and maintain business continuity and supply assurance strategies for critical commodities and programs.
- Develop and lead proactive obsolescence management strategies for electronic components, materials, and manufactured parts.
Requirements
- so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us!
- 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.
- Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, AS9100, and government contracting requirements.
- Proven success leading SIOP processes and inventory optimization initiatives.
- C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
- MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 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.
Compensation
- $175,000 - $190,000/based on experience
- Compensation Pay Range
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave
- Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Access to mental health champions across our sites
- EOE/Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran
Equal opportunity
- Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- This position must meet export control compliance requirements
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