Director Supply Chain

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • Dallas, TX • 2h ago

Job ID: 113693

Location: Dallas TX

Schedule: 9/80

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world's brightest. Supporting the world's bravest.

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

Ensure overall direction for Supply Chain (Strategic Supply Management and Procurement, and may include adjacent functions such as planning, warehousing and logistics) while creating and implementing a vision for continual improvement of procurement processes at a detail level as well as higher organizational levels

Work with others to establish methodologies to resolve process issues

Ensure processes comply with Government, Corporate and Company requirements

Establish disciplined, aggressive proposal evaluation teams with a strong supplier selection process, technical evaluation and cost/price analysis

Direct and manage the implementation, maintenance, support and continuous improvement of Supply Chain Management operational programs that will enhance profitability and service to customers

Ensure products and services obtained by the team meet quality, cost and schedule objectives in accordance with program and company requirements

Provide people leadership focused upon personal and collective accountability while fostering an environment that enhances personal growth and career development through mentoring and training, performance management and challenging the organization to strive for higher performance levels

Evaluate the internal performance for all aspects of supply chain and define budgetary impact

Monitor sourcing strategy implementation, contract compliance and customer satisfaction programs

Own the strategic processes utilized across the supply chain starting from proposal pricing through material shipment

Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company

Job Responsibilities Part II

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business or engineering with a minimum of 10 years demonstrated experience in high technology, aerospace or defense or equivalent experience

Expert knowledge of supply chain management tools and procedures

Expert leadership and management skills, particularly "influence management" and "conflict resolution"

Significant experience throughout the product lifecycle from New Product Introduction through obsolescence to include: generation of system and subsystem statements of work and subcontracts, strategic supplier selection, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts including implementation for cost reduction and performance improvement efforts

Experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program and/or commodity progress, productivity and variance analysis

Experience in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and DoD, ITAR, EAR, FAR, DFAR regulations

Superior customer interface skills

Expert problem-solving skills

Excellent presentation skills

Demonstrated success in managing manpower planning, program reviews, scheduling and budget control

Must have a successful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense supply chain activities

Must have excellent leadership and oral and written communication skills

Professional certification highly preferred

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any @type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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