New 
Director of Supply Chain - Black Mountain, NC
 Kearfott Corporation | |
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
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 United States, North Carolina, Black Mountain | |
| 2858 US Highway 70 West (Show on map) | |
 Nov 18, 2025 | |
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Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components.
Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America's aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements. Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a 'full service' provider. For more information, visit our website at www.kearfott.com Position Description Responsible for the strategic direction of the supply chain and logistics functions at Kearfott. This includes the direction of all activities related to the planning, scheduling, procurement, and organization of material to support all production, repair, spare and prototype customer orders. Supply chain experience required and APICS certification strongly preferred (CPIM). Working knowledge of ERP systems and controls (IFS, SAP, etc.), and continuous improvement preferred. Green belt certification is required. Essential Functions * Direct the management of the material requirement planning, purchasing, warehousing, shipping and receiving departments. * Ensures the plans and activities of scheduling, procurement, receiving and storing of materials, enable Kearfott to meet rigorous production needs. * Works collaboratively with other functions including Contracts, Programs, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and other company locations to achieve business objectives. * Assures the inventory availability and movement of materials, supplies and services meet production and delivery schedules. * Develops short- and long-range materials management programs to minimize inventory costs and meet schedule requirements. * Provide for alternate strategies in the event of unforeseen contingencies. * Ensures the accurate evaluation of inventory and production capacities and plans in relation to current and long-range commitments. * Prepare reports of order status, budget forecasts, inventory and production control activities as required (I don't think this is needed) * As director, assures all team members are accountable for performance through clear direction and the use of fair, objective criteria. * Optimize the use of assets to meet/exceed sales and production schedules. * Prepares and controls expense operating budgets for all departments with the Materials Management group. * Operations Strategic Planning & Development * Creates the strategic operations plan including, but not limited to, integration of S&OP, 5-year Business Development forecasts, Corporate Strategy, and cross-site forecasts. * Drives production costs to the lowest possible level in collaboration with the other Kearfott sites. * Facilitates the development of talent and skills in the workforce. * Continuous Improvement * Strives to achieve operational excellence by providing internal and external customers with industry leading quality, delivery, responsiveness and cost. * Works continuously to improve relevant processes and minimize COPQ. * Provides mentorship and coaching to direct reports to help guide them and drive better processes, procedures, and overall operations. Critical Competencies * Develops the strategic direction for supply chain and logistics function. * Thinks strategically and "out of the box" while providing hands-on leadership. * Creates meaningful metrics that focuses team and provides accountability. * Drives for performance, tenacious, meets commitments, plans contingencies. * Organized, capable of multitasking and setting priorities. * Detail Oriented. * Makes timely, effective decisions, uses financial and quantitative data, risk savvy. * Demonstrates a commitment to Quality and Continuous Improvement. * Possesses strong interpersonal skills, cross-cultural sensitivity, and the ability to connect with employees. * Develops individuals and teams by mentoring, coaching, and empowering. Advocates continuous learning. * Provides requisite leadership, mentoring, coaching and motivation. Education & Experience * 10+ years' experience in Materials Management, Production Control, and Supply Chain with progressive management responsibilities (within Aerospace environment strongly preferred). * Bachelor's degree in associated discipline required, advanced degree (including MBA) preferred. * Certifications: APICS preferred; Green Belt required, Black Belt preferred. * Working knowledge of ERP systems (IFS, SAP etc.). * Working knowledge of FAR, DFAR and CPSR requirements is necessary. * Direct experience with supporting audits (AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA, USG Cost and Pricing audits). * Supply chain experience including negotiation of purchase orders, including blanket and long term agreements. * Demonstrated ability to communicate status and recovery plans with Customers is required. * Experience with both Master Scheduling, S&OP, and Project scheduling required. * Solid communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate across all functions and with all levels of the organization * Must be US citizen. * Must have ability to work on U.S. government programs and obtain a security clearance if needed. * Ability to travel domestically is required as well as internationally as needed. This position is located 100% onsite at our Black Mountain NC facility. Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans | |