Manager Supply Chain I

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Bridgeton, MO

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About The Position

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Manager Supply Chain level I for our Bridgeton, MO facility. This position will be responsible for the commodity procurement team located in Bridgeton, MO. As key member of the Supply Chain Leadership team, this role will be responsible for ensuring quality product is delivered on time and in support of business unit goals. The position is responsible for developing a high performing team that will ensure compliant PO's are placed and suppliers are managed across the lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
A minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in high technology (aerospace or defense preferred)
Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain management tools and procedures
Demonstrated management skills, particularly “influence management” and “conflict resolution”
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 in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and DoD, ITAR, EAR, FAR, DFAR regulations
Demonstrated negotiation skills
Strong customer interface skills
Demonstrated problem-solving skills
Demonstrated success in managing manpower planning, program reviews, scheduling and budget control
U.S. Citizenship required.
This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Nice To Haves

Successful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense supply chain activities preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for quality, delivery, and cost of procured materials
Manage a multi-discipline team
Assist in the development of forecast/requirements for area of responsibility
Assist in developing and implementing strategy for assigned area of responsibility
Implement transition plans to new supplier
Assist in creating Strategic Supplier Purchase Agreements
Enforce company and department policies and procedures
Monitor metrics and take action as appropriate
Communicate and clarify departmental goals and metrics
Responsible for ensuring monthly budgets are not exceeded; take action to realign to plan if budgets are exceeded
Consolidate requisitions as much as possible to obtain leverage pricing
Review open requisitions weekly and meet with appropriate buyers on the open requisitions
Review placement to requisition need date and length of time in purchasing
Coordinate with Engineering and Quality on a team approach to supplier assessments and approval
Advise planning, engineering and drafting of item master errors, updates, or omissions in relation to mil-specs or new or obsolete items
Advise planning, engineering and contracts of changes in prices or lead times that make and produce cost-prohibitive or lead times detrimental to production cycles
Expedite critical components to ensure on-time deliveries
Be prepared to address any current or potential parts issues
Look for creative ways to improve purchasing ability to make contributions to the company’s goals
Improve understanding of purchasing relationship to the over-all company plans and strategy
Research and analyze costing information for cost reduction
Evaluate dispositioned discrepancy reports, signed off by program engineers and Q.C. engineers, and submitting information to both for re-evaluation
Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company

Benefits

annual performance-based bonuses
equity awards
overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable
comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
parental leave benefits
tuition reimbursement
professional development support
life and disability insurance coverage
company contribution to a health savings account
telemedicine
legal insurance
wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
competitive vacation
health/emergency leave
paid parental leave
community service hours