Director Materials Business Management

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Richland Township, PA

5d•$130,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Material Business Management leads a supply chain program management organization that works with Line of Business program management, business development, engineering, finance, and other supply chain functions to shape, capture, and grow existing programs and new business. The role is accountable for developing and deploying supply chain strategies that improve probability of win during business capture and optimize quality, schedule, and financial performance during program execution. The director leads a team that translates program-level schedule, cost, and business requirements into integrated direction for materials, planning, and supply chain functions. The team ensures components, subsystems, and services are delivered to Leonardo DRS production sites in support of production needs and financial goals. The position requires a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement, along with experience in proposals, planning, and procurement in a Department of Defense regulatory-compliance environment.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in DoD/DOW industry supply chain materials-related roles.
Business or Engineering degree.
Advanced business acumen, sound decision-making, and situational awareness of program risks and opportunities in a complex supply chain environment.
Ability to develop, lead, and manage a supply chain program management team across multiple tasks and projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally with program management, engineering, planning, quality, purchasing, finance, and general management.
Excellent customer and key-supplier executive interface skills.
Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to build a professional organization and delegate essential duties and tasks.
Ability to synthesize data from numerous sources and communicate program needs and challenges clearly, engaging Leonardo DRS operations to support program material execution and finished-goods delivery.
Deep understanding of production material demand planning and project scheduling to achieve operational and financial targets.
Strong knowledge of sole-source regulatory requirements and governance of material estimates under FAR and DFARS.
Working knowledge of CPSR, MMAS, and cybersecurity requirements related to FAR and DFARS.
At least 5 years of experience in a production manufacturing operation using a major MRP/ERP system such as Oracle, SAP, or Deltek.
Understanding of electronics and electro-mechanical assembly operations, bills of material, demand material planning, and supply chain purchasing processes.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including proactively identifying and managing risks and opportunities.
Strong critical-thinking and resolution skills in ambiguous situations.
Ability to evaluate and analyze data, support operational decisions, and present clear recommendations to leadership.
High energy, diplomacy, and a cooperative style that positively influences others.
Ability to write, speak, and present effectively and persuasively.
U.S. citizenship.
Active DoD security clearance or ability to obtain one within a reasonable time after employment begins.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and strengthen a supply chain program management team working across program management, business development, engineering, finance, and supply chain functions to develop and execute strategies that realize the opportunity pipeline.
Serve as a business leadership team member and develop and communicate integrated plans for successful management and execution of materials for complex products and systems.
Ensure the organization has the skills and talent needed for strategic sourcing and supplier relationship development; collaborate with business development and program management to use supplier relationships to pursue new business.
Develop and sustain executive-level relationships with key suppliers that provide a competitive advantage.
Develop material proposal strategies that improve probability of win and document risks and opportunities for program execution.
Ensure timely, high-integrity proposals and baseline material plans that optimize margin and working capital.
Proactively manage long-lead material items and material-related schedule or cost risks, including advance-of-contract procurements and supplier pipelining.
Monitor and manage program-level demand, supply, and associated constraints.
Work with supply chain functions to manage critical suppliers and ensure performance against budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
Coordinate with program management, finance, and planning to issue accurate material requirements to purchasing through MRP.
Ensure material budgets are achieved and quarterly material EACs are accurate and timely across the assigned program portfolio.
Own the material receipts forecast supporting production and financial plans; distinguish committed receipts from upside and stretch opportunities, challenge supplier-date assumptions, and identify quarter-impacting risks early.
Lead development of supportable procurement labor-hour and travel estimates for proposals and program plans in coordination with supply chain operations.
Ensure material proposals are timely, accurate, and compliant with applicable FAR and DFARS requirements.
Collaborate with supply chain operations and quality to conduct risk assessments and drive data-driven supplier performance management.