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United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Source: Delta Air Lines careers · View original posting
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The Director, Materials Strategy, is a critical leader within Technical Operations responsible for defining and executing the long-term vision for the Materials organization. This leader oversees inventory management, materials planning, material availability, and supply chain performance while driving innovation through advanced analytics, process optimization, automation, and emerging technologies that enhance reliability, efficiency and working capital performance.
Reporting to the Managing Director, Component Operations, the Director serves as a senior functional expert and transformational leader responsible for advancing the Materials organization’s strategy, performance, and long-term capabilities. The role leads a complex, multi-layered organization through general managers and managers, building a high-performing leadership team, strengthening succession readiness, and developing the next generation of Materials and Supply Chain talent.
Success in this role requires deep aviation materials and supply chain expertise, coupled with a forward-looking mindset that leverages data, advanced analytics, AI, automation, and digital technologies to enhance material availability, optimize inventory investment, improve operational reliability, and drive sustained business performance.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Operations, or related field.
10+ years of progressive leadership in aviation materials, supply chain, inventory planning, or related operational functions.
Significant experience leading large teams through multiple layers of leadership.
Deep understanding of aviation materials, inventory optimization, forecasting, operational planning, and maintenance-driven supply chains.
Demonstrated leadership of large-scale operational and organizational transformation.
Strong analytical capability and experience using data to drive decisions.
Proven delivery of measurable operational, cost, reliability, and customer outcomes.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
This position requires 5 days in office and 25% global travel.
Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
Advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain, Analytics, or related field.
Experience implementing AI, machine learning, automation, or advanced analytics.
Lean, Six Sigma, APICS, CSCP, or equivalent certification.
Experience in airline, aerospace, MRO, manufacturing, or another highly complex operational environment.
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