Executive Director Supply Chain

Responsibilities for this Position

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Executive Director Supply Chain

Location : US-FL-St Petersburg

Job ID : 2024-31799

Type : Full Time

of Openings : 1

Category : Supply Chain / Logistics

Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.

S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for an Executive Director Supply Chain to join our St. Petersburg, FL Team.

We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.

S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

GD-OTS offers great benefits effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental, vision, and 401k, among other benefits are available without a waiting period and offered at a low cost to you.

Summary : Performs supply chain and logistics functions such as material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection, and distribution.

Creates integrated processes among internal functions (e.g., operations, purchasing, and logistics) and outside suppliers.

Responsibilities are within the supply chain and logistics function as a generalist or in a combination of disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Directs overall supply chain operations, including purchasing, inventory, selection of vendors, and distribution of finished goods.
• Develops and implements strategies to ensure that critical processes run effectively and achieve organizational goals and performance KPIs.
• Oversees and advises on negotiation strategies with vendors to obtain optimal contracts and pricing.
• Provides guidance and strategic direction on analytics used to evaluate past performance and trends to forecast inventory and distribution requirements.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination with concurrence from HR and General Managers.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

• Associate's Degree OR equivalent combination of relevant education and / or experience.
• 12-15 years experience in a relevant function.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management.
• Experience within the defense industry.
• Working knowledge of munitions : associated platforms, strategic and tactical systems, and military munitions / platform interface requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

• Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of concepts, principles, practices, and procedures of specialization to the completion of difficult assignments.
• Strong computer skills, administrative data control, scheduling, and team interface.
• Must be able to manage quickly changing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong written, digital, and verbal communication skills in both an individual and team environment.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Must be able to possess strong planning, execution, and multitasking skills and have demonstrated ability to reprioritize on the fly.
• Works within the highest level of integrity, ethics, and safety.
• Decisions are guided by policy, procedures, and business plan.
• Consistent exercise of discretion and judgment.

Other Requirements :

• Proficiency with MS Office 365 tools.
• Distribution Management.
• Inventory Management.
• Supply Chain Management.
• Supply Chain Optimization.
• Transportation Management.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25-50% of time, including possible international travel.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills.

Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

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