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Director, Business Unit Supply Chain Strategy

MKS Instruments
Wilmington, USA
Full-time
Director · 10+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 3 days ago
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Preferred Skills

  • Understanding of semiconductor equipment, vacuum, advanced manufacturing, or related technology markets.
  • CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent supply chain certification.
  • Physical Demands and Working Conditions
  • Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information so others will understand.
  • Operates in a professional office and/or laboratory/manufacturing environment.
  • Noise level in the work environment is usually average.
  • Compensation and Benefits:
  • Salary Pay Range: $168,300.00 - 280,500.00 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.
  • Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].
  • Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.
  • Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.
  • MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.
  • It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
  • MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: [email protected].
  • If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role

Qualifications

  • You Bring
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, operations, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, sourcing, supplier development, operations, engineering, or manufacturing in a complex technical environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute supply strategies that support business growth, capacity expansion, supply continuity, and risk mitigation.
  • Proven experience identifying, qualifying, and developing critical suppliers, including coordination across engineering, quality, operations, and procurement.
  • Track record of driving permanent resolution of recurring supply or supplier problems through structured root-cause analysis, corrective action, and sustained follow-through.
  • Ability to translate market demand, product roadmaps, and business priorities into clear supply requirements, risks, and actions.
  • Strong cross-functional leadership and influencing skills in a matrixed global organization.
  • Experience with strategic sourcing, supplier performance, capacity planning, risk mitigation, and business continuity.
  • Strong analytical and business acumen, with the ability to assess capacity, cost, quality, lead time, and risk tradeoffs.
  • Clear executive communication skills and the ability to convert complex supply issues into business implications, decisions, and accountable actions.

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