The Supply Chain Director main responsibility is to develop and achieve an overall Supply Chain Management Plan in line with business objectives, and strategic business plan. This role will have 4 direct reports in a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager & the procurement team.
Principal Activities
- Design and implement improvements to Supply Chain to support business growth and improvement strategies. Continues focus on responsiveness to customers and reduce operating expenses and working capital
- Accountable for Sourcing, Supplier Quality, and Purchasing functions/teams for delivering Supply chain objectives while ensuring continued Talent Development in the Organization as the Business evolves
- Develop inventory management strategies and programs to ensure maximum inventory turns, best price, high quality and consistent support to manufacturing
- Work with manufacturing to rationalize outsourcing and in-sourcing activities as it relates to New Products from an Industrialization Standpoint and sustaining products from a Cost reduction/simplification standpoint
- Design and implement a Global Sourcing Strategy that supports Business growth objectives and in line with the overall A&D Group Supply Chain Objectives
- Drive Synergies from a Sourcing (Supplier Rationalization), Process and Tools by close collaboration with Group Supply Chain
- Reviews and ensures that the appropriate financial metrics are monitored, and proper fiscal controls are in place to maximize cost savings throughout the function
- Develop in conjunction with Operations the department operating budgets consistent with goals and objectives and corporate plans
- Develop and establish improved controls and reporting systems to provide accurate information as to accomplishments, progress, performance, capabilities in controlling expenditures, savings, etc.
- Keep abreast of trends and improvements in the field of Supply Chain through appropriate publications and outside affiliations
- Perform related duties as assigned or as responsibilities necessitate. Assist in the general management of the business
- Maintain the professional atmosphere and capability of the department. Enforce the very highest ethical standards
Requirements
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, balance, and manage multiple efforts with strong results/goal orientation. Uses time effectively, prioritizes and organizes workflow; can orchestrate multiple activities at once. Agility and personal adaptability with the ability to successfully management multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency in a rapidly changing environment.
- Solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data. Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment.
- Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work.
- Builds bridges and connections. Is easy to approach and talk to; is a good listener; relates well to all people throughout the organization. Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; keeps confidences; admits mistakes. Follows through on commitments. Honest and candid.
- Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; strives for continuous improvement of self and processes.
- Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy; enjoys challenges; drives for results. Versatility, flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information and ideas in a variety of media.
- Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work.
- Knowledge of ITAR requirements for Government contracts
- Knowledge of contracts flow downs to customers due to government contract requirements
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline
- 10 Years supply chain management experience
- Minimum 5 years of People Management Experience
