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Director of Supply Chain Management
Overview:
The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain, planning and materials for Naval Systems business unit. This role involves strategic planning, procurement, logistics, inventory management, and supplier relationships to ensure the reliable and timely delivery of products to defense clients, while maintaining compliance with military and government regulations. Works closely with the Planning Manager for the development, maintenance, and execution of a master production schedule to meet customer demand and support business objectives. Is responsible for material management from planning to product shipment. The perfect candidate will exhibit strong negotiation, leadership, and communication skills. This role reports to the Senior Director of Naval Systems.
Essential job functions and responsibilities:
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement:
Develop and manage sourcing strategies for high-specification industrial valves and associated components
Negotiate contracts with qualified vendors, ensuring compliance with defense regulations (e.g., ITAR, DFARS)
Evaluate supplier performance and maintain a reliable network of defense-compliant suppliers
Execute broad based strategies to leverage direct material spend via LTAs/ IDIQs with suppliers mitigating direct material escalation and reducing material cost baseline
Institute dual sourcing strategies where applicable to mitigate supply chain risks
Participate in make versus buy reviews in concert with operations leader
Leads supplier summits to foster engagement and collaboration with the supply base
Creates tools to assess supplier capacity to determine production risk
Supply Chain Planning & Execution:
Lead and develop the supply chain team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
Prepare and manage direct material/ departmental budgets, forecasts, and reports related to supply chain activities
Develop an integrated suite of supply chain performance metrics and identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and risk mitigation while looking for opportunities to integrate into Tableau
Institute best practices for vendor POs such as delivery scheduling to minimize working capital impact, advantageous payment terms, and other clauses to ensure supplier performance
Create and manage demand forecasts in coordination with engineering, sales, and production
Oversee inventory management, material planning (MRP), and just-in-time delivery strategies
Lead supply chain risk assessments and develop contingency plans
Work with planning function to assess supply chain risk and actively mitigate the risks within three-time planning horizon by expediting where applicable
Coordinates the physical movement and storage of goods, including transportation routes, warehouse functions, and inbound/outbound logistics
Generate and manage accurate forecasts. Provide Monthly, Quarterly, and yearly revenue forecasts.
Regulatory & Quality Compliance:
Deep understanding of defense procurement processes, military standards, and regulatory compliance (ITAR, FAR, DFARS, etc.).
Ensure supply chain processes align with industry regulations, ISO standards, and government contract requirements.
Coordinate with quality assurance to manage incoming inspections and supplier audits.
DFARs experience at a government level, not at a contractor level
Stays updated on laws and regulations pertaining to procurement practices
Keeping abreast of changes in government regulations, particularly those affecting procurement, accounting, and other areas related to government contracts.
Developing and implementing compliance program
Creating and maintaining policies, procedures, and training programs to ensure compliance with government requirements.
Assessing compliance risks
Identifying potential areas of non-compliance and developing strategies to mitigate those risks.
Conducting compliance audits
Reviewing internal processes and procedures to ensure they are in line with government regulations.
Reporting violations
Reporting any compliance issues or violations to the appropriate government authorities.
Training and education - annual purchasing training, attends trainings/conferences and transfers knowledge educating employees about their compliance responsibilities.
Coordinating with other departments to ensure compliance
Collaborating with legal, accounting, and other relevant departments to ensure a coordinated compliance effort.
Ensuring proper accounting and reporting
Experience with DCMA audits - point of contact for price analysis , handles all audit documentation/ corrective action requirements
Create and implement RCCA for purchase order findings for internal/external DCMA audits
Overseeing the accounting and reporting of government contracts and related costing activities, including adherence to regulations like Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
Maintain policies and procedures associated with the 55 system criteria derived from the DFARs clauses and DCMA CPSR guidebook
Develops Marotta CPSR Manual
Reviews PO folders for the buyers, conducts internal audit on the PO folders, and determines frequencies of internal audits to ensure all documentation complies with DCMA CPSR criteria
Cross-Functional Leadership:
Collaborate engineering, manufacturing, and program management teams to meet customer delivery expectations
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (Master's or MBA preferred)
8+ years of experience in supply chain/logistics, preferably with industrial valves or mechanical components in a defense/aerospace setting
+8 years in planning/scheduling in fast pace mixed product manufacturing.
Deep understanding of DoD procurement standards, ITAR, FAR/DFARS compliance
Proficient in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Epicor, SAP), planning and scheduling activities
Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
Supply Chain certification (APICS CPIM/CSCP, ISM CPSM, etc.) is a plus
U.S. Citizenship required due to defense contracts (Security Clearance may be required or preferred)
We offer a highly competitive compensation package for this outstanding position plus a quarterly bonus along with a full range of top quality benefits and employee services including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability income insurance programs, 401k retirement plans with company match, generous tuition aid program, paid vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays and flexible work hours with compressed work week options. We recognize and reward our employee's accomplishments and host several employee engagement events per quarter.
This position is at our Montville, NJ corporate offices location.
Pay Range: $172K- $202K
Many of our contracts require proof that you are a U.S. citizen and/or that an export license has been obtained for employees who are citizens of certain countries. Your employment, both initially and continually thereafter, is conditioned on production of such proof of citizenship and/or any export license that may be required to comply with any and all applicable laws, regulations, or executive orders, or required by Federal, State, or local government contracts.
At Marotta Controls, we are committed to a fair, performance-driven compensation approach that promotes consistency across all levels of our organization. We ensure that pay decisions are free from bias, based on objective criteria, and are regularly reviewed.
Your level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.
Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation package for this opportunity, including incentive compensation and a comprehensive suite of premium benefits. These include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks. We value and reward employee achievements and host multiple engagement events each quarter to foster a strong, supportive workplace culture.
If you are looking to grow or accelerate your career and be part of a best in class organization while enjoying a work-life balance, please visit our website at www.marotta.com to learn more about us and to apply. Check out all of our openings at https://marotta.com/job-openings/
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