Hiring: Director Supply Chain Operations Company: Fruition Group US Location: California, United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 12:01:10 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Manufacturing Execution Systems, Risk Management About the job Experience: •10+ years in an High-Frequency Electronic Component manufacturing supply chain role spanning purchasing, sourcing, inventory management, logistics, and supply planning. •5+ years leading supply chain or planning teams in a fast-moving, low-volume/high-mix manufacturing environment. Required Skills: •Supply chain leadership •Own sourcing and procurement, inventory, shipping and logistics, and supply planning end to end, ensuring the flow of materials and product supports the company's growth. •Set the long-term vision and near-term goals for the function, tracking performance and adjusting course as needed. •Risk management & resilience •Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risk at the enterprise level: single-source exposure, geopolitical and tariff exposure and capacity constraints. building resilience through dual-sourcing, strategic inventory positioning and contingency planning. •Oversee capacity planning, inventory positioning, make/buy decisions and vertical-integration strategy so product lines are supported through every stage of their lifecycle, whether built in-house or through external partners. •Own KPIs and operational metrics for the function, reporting regularly to senior operations leadership. •Drive continuous improvement across supply chain systems and processes, ERP, advanced planning, procure-to-pay, and manufacturing execution systems and champion the use of data analytics and AI-enabled tools to strengthen forecasting, planning, and risk visibility. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Operations Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience. •Demonstrated ability to flex between strategic direction-setting and hands-on tactical execution, leading through other managers, with strong people- and budget-management skills and excellent communication. •Expertise with modern ERP, advanced planning, procure-to-pay, and MES systems; experience with mid-market ERP platforms is a plus. •Strong background in dual/multi-sourcing, supplier qualification, make/buy analysis, and electronic component obsolescence/end-of-life management for long-lifecycle product lines. •Operational familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems (AS9100 a plus), and working knowledge of export control regulations, specialty-metals/domestic sourcing requirements, and counterfeit-parts avoidance practices relevant to regulated manufacturing. •Full benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance, generous paid time off, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer matching, and education/dependent-scholarship style assistance programs. Compensation: •$200,000 - $300,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!