Senior Manager Supply Chain

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

Job ID: 114125

Location: Remote but must be able to travel to EOIS locations as needed; supporting Dallas TX location

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 Responsibilities

Develop forecast/requirements for area of responsibility

Develop subcontract/commodity strategies to present a clear vision of the commodity consistent with Supply Chain Strategy

Lead Strategic Supplier Development (SPA, BOA, LTA)

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives

Set goals for commodity; implement projects that are in line with the overall organizational strategy

Lead activities required in a make vs. buy decision for new or current production components

Responsible for Quality, Delivery, Cost

Lead a multi-discipline team

Develop transition plans to new supplier

Coordinate Strategic Supplier Development

Responsible for ensuring monthly budgets are not exceeded, takes action to realign to plan if budgets are exceeded

Interact with Program Management on Program Cost issues and required details

Monitor Target Costs against Proposal Costs

Consolidate requisitions as much as possible to obtain leverage pricing

Review open requisitions weekly and meet with appropriate buyers on the open requisitions

Review placement to requisition need date and length of time in purchasing

Coordinate with Engineering and Quality on a team approach to supplier assessments and approval

Advise planning, engineering and drafting of item master errors, updates, or omissions in relation to mil-specs or new or obsolete items

Advise planning, engineering and contracts of changes in prices or lead times that make and produce cost-prohibitive or lead times detrimental to production cycles

Expedite critical components to ensure on-time deliveries. Be prepared to address any current or potential parts issues

Look for creative ways to improve purchasing ability to make contributions to the company's goals

Improve understanding of purchasing relationship to the over-all company plans and strategy

Research and analyze costing information for cost reduction

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

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering or equivalent experience

A minimum of 7 years demonstrated experience in high technology, aerospace or defense

Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain management tools and procedures

Demonstrated 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

Excellent negotiation skills

Strong customer interface skills

Demonstrated problem solving 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 preferred

Leadership experience 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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