Job Description

DDX Director, Supply Chain, Procurement & Logistics

Department: Supply Chain Division: Operations

At Daniel Defense, Only the Best Build the Best…

Daniel Defense engineers and manufactures the world’s finest weapon systems and accessories. Our mission to Honor God. Defend Freedom is accomplished by serving customers and providing top quality solutions to our military, law enforcement and civilians that are seeking premium firearms for home defense, hunting, and sport shooting.

As the Director, Supply Chain, Procurement & Logistics, you will be responsible for leading the company’s end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution, including procurement, supplier management, inventory, logistics, and enterprise planning. This role owns the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process and ensures alignment between demand, supply, and financial objectives.

Essential Functions:

• Lead and own the company’s SIOP process, including demand, supply, and executive alignment.
• Direct overall supply chain operations including procurement, inventory, and logistics.
• Develop and execute strategies to meet short- and long-term supply chain and production requirements.
• Translate demand forecasts into ERP-driven production schedules and material plans.
• Oversee vendor selection, negotiations, and supplier performance management.
• Ensure availability of essential materials to meet production and market requirements.
• Optimize logistics, transportation, warehousing, and distribution operations.
• Establish metrics for quality, cost, delivery, and inventory performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with DDX principles.
• Ensure ERP system accuracy and effectiveness for planning and execution.
• Develop strategic plans to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Lead and develop a high-performing supply chain team.
• Maintain a positive work environment aligned with company values.
• Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.
• Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment
• Provides adequate support, training and development to team members to continuously improve Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.
• Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or related field or a combination of related experience, education and/or training to sufficiently and successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• 8–12+ years of progressive supply chain experience.
• Experience leading SIOP and ERP-driven planning processes.
• Strong leadership, management, and planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and enterprise systems.
• Self-motivated with ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to work in accordance with our Company Values.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting and bending throughout the workday.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, to include working in and around machinery, exposure to noise and chemicals, lights/lasers, etc.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment as required by your position and/or Company policy.

Daniel Defense is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability employer and promotes a "Drug-Free Workplace."

Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to the job. This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this job. Responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of the employer and do not establish a contract of employment – Daniel Defense is an at-will employer.

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