Director, Supply Chain

Director, Supply Chain

Directs, manages and implements Best In Class Supply Chain for Munitions Enterprise including strategic sourcing and supplier management for Day & Zimmermann Munitions Enterprise including five plant operations. Builds and implements integrated Supply Chain processes utilized across all facilities to positively contribute increased value to the Munitions net contribution, reduce Munitions Enterprise risk and add efficiencies of scale. Owns, drives and optimizes the inventory asset planning and management strategies.

Leverages total spend by implementing Best In Class strategic sourcing, subcontracting, inventory asset management and quality supplier management to support overall Munitions Enterprise strategy, yield one competitive price / component, and align with business unit operational needs in a matrixed organization.

Directs strategic sourcing for all material, equipment and services required by contract and in accordance with the contract budget / spend and regulations; identifies and mitigates risks, and reviews pricing to ensure best value is achieved in collaboration with multiple levels of each business.

Leads identification, qualification, ongoing management and audit / compliance of all suppliers. Develops new and alternate-source suppliers in collaboration with Operations, Engineering, Quality and other business partners.

Demonstrates strong negotiation, collaboration and leadership skills internally and externally. Develops and maintains strong relationships with business leaders while effectively communicating at all stages of evaluation, execution and closeout.

Directs the negotiation of supplier agreements / subcontracts; drives, approves and / or negotiates one, favorable set of Munitions Enterprise terms and conditions to ensure compliance with company policies; collaborates with Contracts, Law and Project Managers to ensure flow downs, TDP mods and terms are in agreement with the Clients / Customers standard contract.

Optimizes, attracts, retains and develops talent. Evaluates team members for compliance with established goals / objectives, contributions in attaining goals / objectives, and overall performance.

Manufacturing procurement expertise in government contracting environment and matrized organization.

Government contracting, FAR / CAS and flowdowns experience, negotiations, asset management.

Strong knowledge and experience of SAP / ERP.

Matrixed, teaming, negotiating, lean processing experience, ability to read & comprehend blueprints, Supplier Quality management, i.e. background in engineering, chemistry / explosives, metallurgy, international relations with suppliers.

Ability to build and lead a high performing team with demonstrated results in a highly collaborative environment and effectively perform as a change agent role with a passion to win.

Bachelors Degree in Arts / Sciences (BA / BS) or Business Management or similar field Required.

Minimum 10 years Required.

Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI certification Preferred.

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Required.

APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) Required.

Certified Product Manager (CPM), AIPMM Required.

Experience with SAP or other ERP systems Preferred.

Physical Requirement : Regular visual acuity for data analysis, computer use, reading, and inspections- Regular manual dexterity, hearing, talking, and repetitive motions. Regular walking; frequent stooping, grasping, reaching, feeling, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing / pulling, climbing, and lifting. Ability to perform other physical tasks as needed.

Mental Requirement : Regular capacity to concentrate, focus, and reason to make sound decisions. Regular ability to read and write complex documents in English. Regular ability to clearly express instructions verbally. Ability to perform other mental tasks as required.

Miscellaneous Requirement