Senior Director Supply Chain

Job ID : 109833

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.

S. Navy and navies around the world.

Naval Power Systems' commitment to and investment in our people, products, and customers is the foundation of who we are.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, generous time off, and a fun and flexible working environment. Some of our great benefits include : comprehensive medical / dental / vision programs, a 9 / 80 work schedule allowing for every other Friday off (!), a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and an attractive company match, company paid Life & Disability Insurance, a Charitable Match Program & Paid Volunteer Time Off, a Paid Parental Leave program, an Employee Wellness Program, a Tuition Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) promoting Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, and so much more!

Job Summary

Join our Danbury, CT team as a Senior Director Supply Chain . We are looking for someone to provide overall direction for Supply Chain including strategic supply management and procurement (and will also include functions such as planning, warehousing, and logistics) while creating and implementing a vision for continual improvement of our procurement processes.

What You Will Do

• 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

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business or engineering with a minimum of 15 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, problem solving, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated success in managing manpower planning, program reviews, scheduling and budget control
• Candidates must be a US citizen and meet DRS security standards as imposed by DoD, including the issuance of any necessary security clearance by the US government within a reasonable time after commencement of employment

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.