Director of Supply Chain Strategy

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

The Director of Supply Chain Strategy is responsible for defining, aligning, and executing long-term supply chain strategies that enable scalable, resilient, and cost-effective manufacturing operations. This role partners closely with operations, engineering, finance, and executive leadership to translate business objectives into actionable supply chain initiatives across sourcing, planning, logistics, and supplier performance.

• Strategy & Transformation
• Develop and lead the end-to-end supply chain strategy aligned with company growth, product roadmap, and manufacturing footprint.
• Identify and execute strategic initiatives related to cost reduction, lead-time improvement, risk mitigation, vertical integration, and make/buy decisions.
• Drive supply chain maturity through process standardization, governance, and best-practice adoption.
• Own long-range capacity planning and network strategy (suppliers, manufacturing, distribution).
• Analytics & Decision Support
• Build data-driven models to support strategic decisions (should-cost, total cost of ownership, inventory optimization, scenario planning).
• Establish and track KPIs related to cost, service, resilience, inventory, and supplier performance.
• Partner with finance on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic investment cases.
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Act as a strategic partner to Manufacturing, Engineering, Program Management, and Product teams.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) strategy, including supplier readiness, ramp planning, and lifecycle management.
• Influence executive decision-making through clear communication of tradeoffs, risks, and opportunities.
• Supplier & Risk Strategy
• Define supplier segmentation and long-term supplier strategy in partnership with procurement and supplier quality.
• Lead supply chain risk assessments and mitigation plans (single-source exposure, geopolitical risk, capacity constraints).
• Support dual-sourcing, localization, and supplier development strategies where appropriate.
• Team & Capability Development
• Build and mentor a high-performing supply chain strategy and analytics capability.
• Establish tools, processes, and frameworks that enable scalable decision-making.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and fact-based execution.

• Required
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, manufacturing operations, or strategy roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading strategic initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into executive-level insights.
• Proven ability to influence across functions without direct authority.
• Preferred
• Master’s degree (MBA, MS Supply Chain, or similar).
• Experience in high-growth, complex, or vertically integrated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and advanced planning tools.
• Experience with NPI, defense/aerospace, automotive, or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Key Competencies
• Strategic thinking with strong execution bias
• Systems and end-to-end supply chain perspective
• Executive communication and stakeholder management
• Financial acumen and cost modeling
• Change leadership and organizational influence
• Success Measures
• Measurable improvements in supply chain cost, resilience, and scalability
• Successful execution of strategic initiatives and transformations
• Improved decision-making speed and quality across the supply chain
• Strong cross-functional alignment and leadership trust

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional standing and walking within the office.
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Visual acuity to read