Role Description The Vice President Supply Chain, reporting to the COO of Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), will be responsible for developing and leading the strategic planning and execution of procurement, materials, and logistics to ensure production efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction. This position will also be responsible for the implementation and evaluation of all supply chain logistics activities and procedures and implementing standard practices, including, but not limited to: - Production planning - SIOP - Material procurement - Inventory control - Outsourcing - Vendor selection This role will work in partnership with business stakeholders in the FMD portfolio of businesses and Arcline to develop and execute sourcing strategies and contract negotiations to drive optimal supplier value and deliver continuous cost, performance, and process improvement. Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree with significant coursework in business or mechanical engineering related subjects; MBA preferred but not required - A minimum of ten years of business experience in global supply chain operations with both OEM and MRO components in a defense and commercial environment - APICS certification desirable - Working knowledge and experience with Enterprise Requirements Planning (ERP) systems; Oracle experience is a plus - Ability to work in a team-oriented environment that is fast-paced and demanding - Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills - Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills; change agent; comfort with ambiguity - Must be self-directed, have excellent initiatives, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills - Ability to work in a matrix organization - Domestic and some limited international travel required Requirements - This position includes access or potential access to export-controlled data; therefore, you will need to qualify as a U.S. Person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Permanent Resident, or a political asylee in compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) - Acceptable proof of this status includes a US Passport, Permanent Resident Card, US birth Certificate, or Naturalization Certificate - Maintenance, including renewal, of licensing authorization is a condition of employment - Government authorization may be a suitable alternative after review on a case-by-case basis Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances - 401k retirement plan with employer match - Paid time off - Paid holidays - Paid parental leave - Tuition reimbursement Company Description Fairbanks Morse Defense is one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors, providing reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential.

• Drive commercial supply chain readiness for the company’s first US product launch, including launch planning, launch cutover, operational readiness, and post-launch stabilization. • Develop and maintain an integrated commercial supply chain launch plan aligned with regulatory approval timelines, manufacturing release, quality disposition, channel readiness, and customer availability requirements. • Translate board- approved commercial plans into executable launch demand scenarios, supply volume assumptions, inventory strategies, and operational readiness actions. • Identify launch-critical risks, dependencies, decision points, and mitigation plans across supply planning, distribution, trade, quality, finance, legal, compliance, regulatory, and commercial operations. • Lead development of commercial supply planning processes for demand translation, supply allocation, inventory targets, safety stock, replenishment, expiry management, and launch demand scenarios. • Translate commercial demand plans into supply requirements, forecasts, purchase orders and inventory plans in accordance with applicable supply agreements and contractual obligations. • Develop inventory strategies that balance patient access, launch uncertainty, working capital, shelf life, and supply continuity. • Monitor performance against supply plans and implement corrective actions to address forecast changes, production constraints, distribution disruptions, or demand variability. • Partner with Market Access, Trade, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Commercial Operations to support channel strategy, distribution model designs, order-to-cash readiness, and customer experience requirements. • Lead operational readiness and ongoing coordination for key commercial distribution processes, including order management, warehousing, returns, recalls support, temperature control, product allocation, and customer service interfaces. • Ensure distribution and logistics capabilities are scalable, compliant, and aligned with launch requirements and future portfolio needs. • Partner with Quality, Regulatory, Legal, and Compliance to ensure commercial supply chain processes comply with applicable regulations, internal policies, and product quality requirements. • Support serialization, track-and-trace, lot traceability, product security, returns verification, and applicable DSCSA-related readiness activities for US commercialization. • Define business requirements for commercial supply chain systems, master data, reporting, partner integrations. • Support creation, review, and implementation of standard operating procedures, work instructions, training materials, and controlled processes required for commercial operations. • Own day-to-day operational management and governance of key external supply chain partners, including 3PL, logistics providers, packaging or labeling partners, and other commercial operations vendors as applicable. • In consultation with the Sr. Director, develop vendor governance routines, performance metrics, business reviews, escalation pathways, and service-level expectations. • Lead issue resolution across external partners and internal stakeholders to protect patient access, supply continuity, and launch timelines. • Support contract input, budget planning, purchase order oversight, invoice review, and operational forecasting for commercial supply chain vendors. • Monitor partner performance against contractual obligations, supply agreements, service levels, forecasts, and launch readiness expectations.

• Manages the global repository of network hardware assets including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and related infrastructure components. • Maintains accurate records of all devices from procurement through deployment to decommissioning. • Implements and enforces inventory control processes to prevent loss, theft, or unauthorized use of equipment. • Analyzes usage patterns and business requirements to determine optimal stock levels across global locations. • Coordinates with regional IT teams to forecast hardware needs and ensure adequate spare inventory for business continuity. • Reviews and validates invoices from vendors for network hardware purchases, ensuring accuracy in quantities, pricing, and delivery terms. • Maintains comprehensive asset database with detailed information including serial numbers, specifications, locations, warranty status, and lifecycle stage. • Serves as primary contact for network hardware vendors regarding orders, deliveries, and returns.

• Develop and manage supply chain processes and solutions • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational performance • Interface with vendor partners to improve quality and service levels