Director Supply Chain at Leonardo DRS

Job ID: 112854DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.Job SummaryThe Director of Supply Chain is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational oversight of the end-to-end supply chain function, including strategic sourcing, procurement, logistics, and planning. This role ensures alignment with organizational goals through continuous process improvement, strong supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration. A key component of this role is leading the SI&OP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) process to balance demand, supply, and inventory levels, ensuring optimal operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.Job ResponsibilitiesEnsure overall direction for Supply Chain (Strategic Supply Management and Procurement, which includes planning, warehousing and logistics) while creating and implementing a vision for continual improvement of all supply chain management processes at a detail level as well as higher organizational levelsWork with others to establish methodologies to resolve process issuesEnsure processes comply with Government, Corporate and Company requirementsEstablish disciplined, aggressive proposal evaluation teams with a strong supplier selection process, technical evaluation and cost/price analysisDirect and manage the implementation, maintenance, support and continuous improvement of Supply Chain Management operational programs that will enhance profitability and service to customersLead and facilitate the SI&OP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) process, ensuring alignment across supply, demand, and financial plans to improve forecast accuracy, optimize inventory, and support production planningEnsure products and services obtained by the team meet quality, cost and schedule objectives in accordance with program and company requirementsProvide people leadership focused upon personal and collective accountability while fostering an environment that enhances personal growth and career development through mentoring and training, performance management and challenging the organization to strive for higher performance levelsEvaluate the internal performance for all aspects of supply chain and define budgetary impactMonitor sourcing strategy implementation, contract compliance and customer satisfaction programsOwn the strategic processes utilized across the supply chain starting from proposal pricing through material shipmentSupport, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the companyIntegrate SI&OP outcomes into supply chain strategies and operational decisions to ensure efficient resource utilization and responsiveness to market changesQualificationsBachelor's degree in supply chain management, business or engineering with a minimum of 10 years demonstrated experience in high technology, aerospace or defense or equivalent experienceExpert knowledge of supply chain management tools and proceduresExpert leadership and management skills, particularly "influence management" and "conflict resolution"Significant 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 effortsExperience with earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program and/or commodity progress, productivity and variance analysisExperience in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and DoD, ITAR, EAR, FAR, DFAR regulationsSuperior customer interface skillsExpert problem-solving skillsExcellent presentation skillsDemonstrated success in managing manpower planning, program reviews, scheduling and budget controlMust have a successful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense supply chain activitiesMust have excellent leadership and oral and written communication skillsProfessional certification highly preferredU.S. Citizenship required.The expected pay scale for this position is $146,497/year - $227,436/year.Should the level, location, or scope of the position change during the hiring process, the pay scale may be modified accordingly. When extending an offer of employment, Leonardo DRS considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position; any Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, the candidate's relevant work experience, education/training, certifications, and key skills; internal equity; and market and business considerations.Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits onlyLeonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.