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D-Fend Solutions

Autonomous counter-drone systems for urban environments

Director of Supply Chain

Supply Chain ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRa'anana, IsraelNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related technical field is required.
  • At least 15 years of progressive supply chain leadership experience in high-tech manufacturing is required.
  • Experience in the defense, aerospace, or mission-critical hardware industry is advantageous.
  • A proven track record managing international tier-1 or tier-2 Electronics Manufacturing Services partners and global Third-Party Logistics facilities across multiple countries is required.
  • Deep working knowledge of military trade regulations including ITAR and EAR, customs procedures, ECCN, and international import/export laws is required.
  • Strong understanding of complex electro-mechanical hardware assemblies, PCBAs, mechanical enclosures, and long-lead component sourcing is required.
  • Ability to work on-site at the corporate offices in Raanana, Israel, and travel occasionally to vendor and manufacturing sites is required.
  • Native or fluent Hebrew and full professional proficiency in written and spoken English are required.
  • Expertise in tier-1 ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or Priority, and advanced PLM/WMS systems is required.

Responsibilities

  • Own the global Sales and Operations Planning process, aligning commercial demand forecasts with manufacturing capacity.
  • Lead the Planning department in developing Master Production Schedules, Material Requirements Planning, and material availability strategies for long-lead mechanical and electronic components.
  • Provide operational oversight and accountability for global Electronics Manufacturing Services partners, driving capacity planning, production scheduling, on-time delivery, first-pass yield, and cost optimization across sites.
  • Manage global Third-Party Logistics operations across two international sites; optimize inventory positioning, warehouse throughput, buffer stock management, and hub-and-spoke distribution networks.
  • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing supply chain team covering planning, contract manufacturer management, inventory, and logistics.
  • Establish supply chain analytics, key performance indicators, and digital tools integrating artificial intelligence and enterprise resource planning systems.
  • Direct internal warehouse management teams, receiving and kitting workflows, inventory accuracy processes including cycle counts, and internal logistics supporting production execution.
  • Lead the Import/Export department to ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, ECCN classifications, Country of Origin rules, customs clearance, and military export licenses across operating jurisdictions.
  • Develop risk mitigation strategies for long-lead electronic components, single- or sole-source items, and end-of-life parts to safeguard production continuity.
  • Establish and drive supply chain performance indicators, including on-time delivery, inventory turns, schedule attainment, freight cost as a percentage of sales, and carrying costs, and lead continuous cost-reduction initiatives.
  • Partner with Engineering, Sales, Operations Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and Production leads during New Product Introduction to ensure design-for-supply-chain readiness and smooth transitions.
  • Align commercial demand forecasts with manufacturing capacity and material availability through the global Sales and Operations Planning process.
  • Optimize inventory levels across multiple hubs to balance cash flow, lead-time reduction, and target customer fulfillment levels.
  • Oversee international trade compliance, import/export controls, customs clearance, freight optimization, and global logistics networks.
  • Achieve on-time delivery above 95% across all sites and customer order fulfillments.
  • Achieve target inventory turns while maintaining zero production line-down events due to material shortages.
  • Achieve order fulfillment service-level agreement above 98% and inventory count accuracy above 99.5%.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master's degree or MBA is highly preferred.

About the Company

D-Fend Solutions

Autonomous counter-drone systems for urban environments

D-Fend Solutions delivers counter-drone technology that detects, locates, and neutralizes unauthorized drones in urban areas. Its core offering is an autonomous end-to-end system that intercepts a rogue drone’s control and data links, causing it to return to its takeoff point or land safely in a designated zone, while coexisting with existing wireless communications and GPS signals to avoid disrupting infrastructure. The system can also extract forensic data from the drone in flight to support real-time decisions and offline investigations. The company differentiates itself through its emphasis on non-disruptive operation in dense environments, seamless integration with current networks, and an end-to-end capability that includes ongoing maintenance and support. Its goal is to provide a safe, effective, and reliable solution to combat unauthorized drone activity by governments, critical infrastructure operators, and enterprises alike.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
$59M
Headquarters
Petah Tikva, Israel
Founded
2017

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