Senior Director of Supply Chain

Akkodis, Inc. is seeking a Director of Supply Chain for an onsite role with a growing industry leader in aerospace and defense near Detroit MI. The Director of Supply Chain will drive strategy while remaining deeply engaged in day-to-day execution, anticipating issues, solving problems quickly, and ensuring materials, suppliers, and processes support mission-critical program requirements. Qualifications include 10+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience in a manufacturing environment; defense, aerospace, or maritime strongly preferred.

Salary Range: $80-90 per hour; salary negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors

This is a great opportunity to work with a growing and leading company!

Director Of Supply Chain Job Responsibilities Include

• Strategic Leadership & Compliance
• Develop and execute a scalable supply chain strategy aligned with corporate objectives and U.S. Government program requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, cybersecurity requirements (e.g., CMMC), and customer flow downs.
• Lead supply chain risk management, including supplier vetting, export controls, obsolescence planning, and mitigation of single-source or geopolitical risks.
• Hands-On Supply Chain Execution
• Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations: demand planning, procurement, subcontracts, inventory management, warehouse operations, kitting, production scheduling, and logistics.
• Step in directly when needed—negotiating critical supplier agreements, resolving material shortages, or unblocking operational challenges.
• Build and maintain a reliable supplier base capable of supporting rapid development cycles, engineering changes, and production ramp-ups.
• Supplier Development & Strategic Sourcing
• Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers across diverse commodities and emerging technologies.
• Lead negotiations, contract execution, and supplier performance management with a focus on quality, delivery, cost, and cybersecurity posture.
• Implement supplier scorecards, KPIs, and dashboards to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
• Consolidate spend and leverage category strategies to optimize total cost of ownership.
• Drive rapid problem-solving to keep programs on schedule—adapting plans quickly and escalating issues early.
• Implement efficient, scalable processes that improve performance without adding unnecessary complexity.
• Partner with engineering and program management to support new product introductions, configuration changes, and fast-moving development cycles.
• Collaborate with quality assurance to uphold rigorous quality standards, supplier audits, and corrective action processes.
• Work closely with engineering, operations, quality, finance, and program leadership to ensure seamless material flow and production readiness.
• Communicate clearly and decisively across the organization, especially when priorities shift or urgent action is required.
• Support proposal development, cost estimating, and pricing for new business pursuits.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing supply chain team capable of supporting complex defense programs.
• Foster a culture of ownership, urgency, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Model leadership behaviors that emphasize adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience in a manufacturing environment; defense, aerospace, or maritime strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in dynamic environments with shifting priorities and evolving requirements.
• Proven experience with FAR/DFARS, ITAR, government contracting, and complex contractual instruments.
• Hands-on experience leading procurement, subcontracts, materials management, and logistics.
• Strong understanding of zero-based costing, TCO, category management, and supplier negotiations.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Infor, or similar) and S2C/SRM tools (Ariba, Coupa, SAP SRM).
• Professional certifications preferred: CPSM, CPSD, CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, CIPS.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship building skills.
• PMI certification is a plus.
• Must be a U.S. Person (citizen or permanent resident).

If you are interested in this onsite Sr. Director of Supply Chain near Detroit, MI, please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to If you have questions about the position, please contact Kathy Becher at [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pay Details: $80.00 to $90.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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Requirements

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.