General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Supervisor Supply Chain to join our Red Lion, PA team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

GD-OTS in Red Lion offers great benefits that are effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental vision, 401k and many other benefits are available without a waiting period.

Summary: 

Performs supply chain and logistics functions such as material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection and distribution. Creates integrated processes among internal functions (e.g., operations, purchasing and logistics) and outside suppliers. Responsibilities are within the supply chain and logistics function as a generalist or in a combination of disciplines.

• Supervises the flow of goods, resources, and information required by the supply chain to ensure that critical processes run effectively and achieve organizational goals and performance KPIs
• Oversees team and coordination with procurement, production, inventory control, distribution, transportation, and other functions to optimize the supply chain
• Responds to escalations of bottlenecks or problem areas and proposes solutions
• Monitors suppliers and service providers for quality and performance
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has some responsibility for personnel actions related to hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions with concurrence from the HR Directors and General Managers

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree
• OR equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
• 3-5 years in a relevant function

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of government:
  • procurement regulations and procedures
  • FAR / DFARS / ITAR requirements
  • policies and procedures to support contracting methods
  • reporting requirements
• Experience and use of IFS software

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong computer skills, administrative data control, scheduling and team interface
• Possess strong, planning, execution and multitasking skills and have demonstrated ability to reprioritize on the fly
• High degree of analytical aptitude with strong problem solving skills
• Responds promptly to customer needs
• Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles with a sense of urgency
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals while performing a variety of complex tasks
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Must be able to manage quickly changing priorities while meeting deadlines
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Works within the highest level of integrity, ethics and safety
• Operates under minimal direction and exercises moderate to independent judgment
• Decisions are guided by policy, procedures and business plan

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only.  The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills.  Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee’s at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.