Senior Manager, Supply Chain - Military Veterans

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Senior Manager, Supply Chain

US-CA-Folsom | US-CA-Healdsburg

Job ID: 2024-31986
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Supply Chain/Logistics
Folsom, CA

Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider to the US Department of Defense and allied nations, is seeking a Senior Manager of Supply Chain to join our Healdsburg or Folsom, California team.

The Senior Supply Chain Manager provides leadership to multiple matrixed teams across Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, Finance and the Program Management Office to drive improved supplier performance. This position is for an experienced supply chain management professional, managing relationships with key suppliers to drive on time delivery of products and leading projects focused on optimizing procurement practices, subcontract management and supplier performance. This is a full-time on-site position.

We are committed to supporting the mission of the warfighter. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with our allies around the world. Given the nature of our work and our organizations ethos, we value trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency.

Whether youre just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that includes healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life balance benefits, career development and recognition programs.

Responsibilities

The Supply Chain Manager will report to the Sr. Manager, Operations, and lead the implementation and execution of the Supply Chain strategy. In this capacity, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop suppliers and manage supplier risk - in response to current and forecasted needs for assigned business area;


• Executes processes, standards, and operational plans in support of procurement goals, including RFQs, negotiations (subcontracts/POs), proposals, cost accountability and/or program/project execution;


• Work in concert with Contracts, Supplier Quality, Finance and Program Management Office to deliver operational excellence and ensure achievement of business objectives;


• Brief leadership and program team on supplier metrics and program/project status


• Lead projects to optimize procurement practices and continuous improvement


• Serve as supply chain lead for responding to internal and external audits regarding supply chain policies and procedures;


• Align staff resources and activities to provide efficient execution of assigned responsibilities; and


• Lead, develop, and manage staff to support cost, quality and efficient execution of assigned responsibilities.

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, Advanced Degree preferred.


• Experience of working in Aerospace/Defense in a supervisory capacity


• Knowledge of supply chain, vendor management, materials management, Risk Assessment/Mitigation


• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and in an organized manner, with strong customer service focus.


• Ability to lead complex supply chain sourcing and procurement activities (e.g. RFX development and management; supplier qualification and management; contract formulation and negotiation; etc.)


• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate and foster strong working relationships across multiple organizations.


• Strong organizational and analytical skills.