Director Supply Chain

Director Supply Chain | Pilatus Aircraft Ltd

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Director Supply Chain

Supply Chain & Procurement

Assembly

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USA

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Be part of the operations team for our first US aircraft assembly line for Pilatus.

Pilatus is hiring a Director Supply Chain to join our team in Sarasota, FL. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and optimizing all end-to-end supply chain activities within an aircraft production environment. This includes strategic and operational oversight of procurement, logistics, warehouse operations, and material planning. This role ensures material availability, supplier performance, compliance with aviation standards, and efficient flow of components to support production schedules, cost targets, and quality requirements. Take your career to the next level with Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd!

What you do

• Develops and executes sourcing strategies for aircraft components and services
• Manages supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and performance (delivery, quality, cost)
• Ensures compliance with corporate procurement standards and aviation regulations
• Mitigates supply risks through dual sourcing and supplier development
• Oversees inbound/outbound logistics, international shipments, and customs compliance
• Manages warehouse operations (receiving, storage, kitting, material flow)
• Optimizes inventory accuracy, storage, and material handling processes
• Ensures material availability in line with production schedules
• Balances inventory levels, lead times, and cost efficiency
• Collaborates cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, and Quality
• Leads and develops the supply chain team
• Drives KPI-based performance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensures strong cross-functional alignment across the organization
• Ensures compliance with the guidelines and standards defined by the HQ Supply Chain Corporate functions

What you bring

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (Masters or certifications like APICS/CIPS preferred)
• 7+ years of supply chain experience, ideally in aerospace or high-tech manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and end-to-end supply chain processes
• Proven leadership experience across procurement, logistics, and warehousing
• Familiar with aviation regulations, export controls, and global supply chains
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

What we offer

• Unique opportunity to be part of Pilatus first US PC-12 assembly line
• International training assignment, cultural exchange, language training at Pilatus headquarters in Stans, Switzerland (approx. 3 - 6 months)
• Long-term career growth opportunities
• 11 paid holidays a year, plus 15 days of paid vacation time, and 6 days of paid sick/personal time to start with an increase to 20 days of paid vacation time after 5 years with Pilatus
• 90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for single coverage and 80% for family coverage, averaging $9, 600 annually
• Monthly health savings account (HSA) contributions totaling $2, 250 for single coverage and $3, 000 for family coverage annually
• 401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6%
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid in full
• The salary range for this position is $120, 000 - 156, 000 per year depending on experience. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

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We are looking forward to your online application

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Amber Holmes

+1 303 410 2750

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