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This role provides leadership and oversight of supply chain activities across the business network and serves as the primary liaison between the Component Services organization and centralized Supply Chain function. This role has full accountability for end-to-end supply chain performance across the Component Services network.\nWorking closely with Operations, Sales, Finance, Procurement, and Supply Chain leadership, the Director ensures alignment between business objectives and supply chain capabilities while driving continuous improvement across planning, inventory, logistics, supplier performance, and fulfillment processes. This role is based inSouthlake, Texas.\nWhat you will be responsible for:\nStrategic Leadership:\nLead transformational initiatives focused on network optimization, digital enablement, productivity improvement, and supply chain resiliency. \nDevelop and execute a multi-year supply chain strategy that positions the business for sustained growth, scalability, and competitive differentiation. \nServe as a key member of the Component Services leadership team, advising on supply chain risks, opportunities, and capabilities.\nAlign business unit priorities with enterprise supply chain initiatives and best practices.\nPlanning & Inventory Management\nDrive inventory optimization efforts to balance customer service, availability, and working capital objectives \nLead demand, supply, and inventory planning processes across the Component Services network. \nDrive processes to align commercial objectives, operational capabilities, and financial outcomes.\nNetwork & Supplier Performance:\nProvide oversight of network-wide supply chain performance, including planning, logistics, distribution, and fulfillment activities.\nPartner with centralized Procurement teams to improve supplier performance, mitigate risks, and support sourcing strategies.\nLead response and recovery efforts related to supply disruptions, capacity constraints, and customer service challenges.\nContinuous Improvement:\nIdentify and implement initiatives that improve forecast accuracy, inventory management, service levels, and overall supply chain efficiency.\nLeverage data and performance metrics to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.\nPromote standardization, collaboration, and best practices across the network.\nLeadership & Collaboration:\nChampion a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.\nBuild strong cross-functional partnerships across Operations, Sales, Finance, Engineering, and centralized Supply Chain teams in a matrixed organization.\nProvide leadership, coaching, and succession planning for a high-performing ACS supply chain organization, developing future leaders and building organizational capability. \nInfluence business strategy and drive decision-making through collaboration with executive leadership and key stakeholders. \nThe Senior Director, Supply Chain serves as the senior supply chain leader for the Component Services business, responsible for developing and executing strategies that optimize inventory, enhance customer service, improve operational performance, and support profitable growth. This role provides leadership and oversight of supply chain activities across the business network and serves as the primary liaison between the Component Services organization and centralized Supply Chain function. This role has full accountability for end-to-end supply chain performance across the Component Services network.\nWorking closely with Operations, Sales, Finance, Procurement, and Supply Chain leadership, the Director ensures alignment between business objectives and supply chain capabilities while driving continuous improvement across planning, inventory, logistics, supplier performance, and fulfillment processes. This role is based inSouthlake, Texas.\nWhat you will be responsible for:\nStrategic Leadership:\nLead transformational initiatives focused on network optimization, digital enablement, productivity improvement, and supply chain resiliency. \nDevelop and execute a multi-year supply chain strategy that positions the business for sustained growth, scalability, and competitive differentiation. \nServe as a key member of the Component Services leadership team, advising on supply chain risks, opportunities, and capabilities.\nAlign business unit priorities with enterprise supply chain initiatives and best practices.\nPlanning & Inventory Management\nDrive inventory optimization efforts to balance customer service, availability, and working capital objectives \nLead demand, supply, and inventory planning processes across the Component Services network. \nDrive processes to align commercial objectives, operational capabilities, and financial outcomes.\nNetwork & Supplier Performance:\nProvide oversight of network-wide supply chain performance, including planning, logistics, distribution, and fulfillment activities.\nPartner with centralized Procurement teams to improve supplier performance, mitigate risks, and support sourcing strategies.\nLead response and recovery efforts related to supply disruptions, capacity constraints, and customer service challenges.\nContinuous Improvement:\nIdentify and implement initiatives that improve forecast accuracy, inventory management, service levels, and overall supply chain efficiency.\nLeverage data and performance metrics to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.\nPromote standardization, collaboration, and best practices across the network.\nLeadership & Collaboration:\nChampion a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.\nBuild strong cross-functional partnerships across Operations, Sales, Finance, Engineering, and centralized Supply Chain teams in a matrixed organization.\nProvide leadership, coaching, and succession planning for a high-performing ACS supply chain organization, developing future leaders and building organizational capability. \nInfluence business strategy and drive decision-making through collaboration with executive leadership and key stakeholders. \nWhat you will need to be successful in this role:\nBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field. \n12+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain, operations, logistics, planning, procurement, or related disciplines. \nDemonstrated success leading supply chain initiatives in a multi-site manufacturing, distribution, or service environment. \nStrong knowledge of inventory management, forecasting, S&OP, logistics, supplier management, and supply chain analytics. \nProven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders in a matrix organization. \nAbility to travel up to 30%, more during onboarding.\nExcellent strategic thinking, analytical, communication, and leadership skills.\nThe rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:\nCompetitive salary and bonus package\nComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.\n401(k) retirement plan with company match\nGenerous paid time off program\nProfessional development and career advancement opportunities\nPhysical Demands/Work Environment:\nThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.\nThe environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.\nCandidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.\nAAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.\n#LI-MA1 #LI-ONSITE\nWhat you will need to be successful in this role:\nBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field. \n12+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain, operations, logistics, planning, procurement, or related disciplines. \nDemonstrated success leading supply chain initiatives in a multi-site manufacturing, distribution, or service environment. \nStrong knowledge of inventory management, forecasting, S&OP, logistics, supplier management, and supply chain analytics. \nProven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders in a matrix organization. \nAbility to travel up to 30%, more during onboarding.\nExcellent strategic thinking, analytical, communication, and leadership skills.\nThe rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:\nCompetitive salary and bonus package\nComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.\n401(k) retirement plan with company match\nGenerous paid time off program\nProfessional development and career advancement opportunities\nPhysical Demands/Work Environment:\nThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.\nThe environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.\nCandidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.\nAAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. 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