Director Supply Chain

Company: Leonardo DRS
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Job ID: 100158 The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas, 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 levelsWork with others to establish methodologies to resolve process issuesEnsure processes comply with Government, Corporate and Company requirementsEstablish disciplined, aggressive proposal evaluation teams with a strong supplier selection process, technical evaluation and cost/price analysisDirect and manage the implementation, maintenance, support and continuous improvement of Supply Chain Management operational programs that will enhance profitability and service to customersEnsure products and services obtained by the team meet quality, cost and schedule objectives in accordance with program and company requirementsProvide 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 levelsEvaluate the internal performance for all aspects of supply chain and define budgetary impactMonitor sourcing strategy implementation, contract compliance and customer satisfaction programsOwn the strategic processes utilized across the supply chain starting from proposal pricing through material shipmentSupport, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the companyJob 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 experienceExpert knowledge of supply chain management tools and proceduresExpert 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 effortsExperience with earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program and/or commodity progress, productivity and variance analysisExperience in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and DoD, ITAR, EAR, FAR, DFAR regulationsSuperior customer interface skillsExpert problem-solving skillsExcellent presentation skillsDemonstrated success in managing manpower planning, program reviews, scheduling and budget controlMust have a successful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense supply chain activitiesMust have excellent leadership and oral and written communication skillsProfessional certification highly preferred Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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