Manager, Supply Chain

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•St Petersburg, FL

About The Position

Performs supply chain and logistics functions, including material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection, and distribution. Creates integrated processes among internal functions such as operations, purchasing, and logistics, as well as outside suppliers. Responsibilities span the Supply Chain and Logistics function, either as a generalist or across a combination of disciplines. Supervises the daily activities of support staff or production team members, typically without performing the work being supervised. Sets team priorities to ensure task completion and coordinates work activities with other supervisors. Problem solving is guided by policies and procedures, with guidance and oversight from a manager. The role requires discretion and judgment and includes responsibility for personnel actions, including hiring, performance management, and termination, with concurrence from HR and General Managers. The position oversees the flow of goods, resources, and information needed by the supply chain to ensure critical processes operate effectively and meet organizational goals and performance KPIs. It coordinates with procurement, production, inventory control, distribution, transportation, and other functions to optimize the supply chain; responds to escalations involving bottlenecks or problem areas and proposes solutions; and monitors suppliers and service providers for quality and performance.

Requirements

Associate's degree and 5–7 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to supervise at least one direct report.
Leadership skills.
Decision-making skills.
Oral and written communication skills.
Analytical thinking skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
A degree in Business or Supply Chain Management.

Responsibilities

Supervise the daily activities of support staff or production team members.
Set team priorities to ensure task completion and coordinate work activities with other supervisors.
Oversee the flow of goods, resources, and information required by the supply chain to ensure critical processes run effectively and meet organizational goals and performance KPIs.
Coordinate with procurement, production, inventory control, distribution, transportation, and other functions to optimize the supply chain.
Respond to escalations involving bottlenecks or problem areas and propose solutions.
Monitor suppliers and service providers for quality and performance.
Lead and manage employees, including hiring, performance management, and termination decisions with concurrence from HR and General Managers.
Perform supply chain and logistics functions such as material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection, and distribution.
Create integrated processes among internal functions, including operations, purchasing, and logistics, and outside suppliers.