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Executive Director, Supply Chain

Job Locations US-FL-St Petersburg
Requisition ID
2024-33383
Position Type
Full Time
Position Classification
On-Site
Job Function
Supply Chain & Logistics

Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider to the US Department of Defense and allied nations, is seeking an experienced Executive Director Supply Chain, to join our team at our General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) headquarters in St. Petersburg, FL.

We are committed to supporting the mission of the warfighter. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with our allies around the world. Given the nature of our work and our organization’s ethos, we value trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency.

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include a hybrid work option, career development and recognition programs.

If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

 

This individual will be required to perform supply chain and logistic function such as material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection and distribution. Create integrated processes among internal functions (e.g., operations, purchasing and logistics) and outside suppliers.

 

Major Position Responsibilities

  • Directs overall supply chain operations, including purchasing, inventory, selection of vendors, and distribution of finished goods.
  • Develops and implements strategies to ensure that critical processes run effectively and achieve organizational goals and performance KPIs.
  • Oversees and advises on negotiation strategies with vendors to obtain optimal contracts and pricing.
  • Provides guidance and strategic direction on analytics used to evaluate past performance and trends to forecast inventory and distribution requirements.
  • Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination with concurrence from HR & General Managers

 

Basic Qualifications

  • Required Education and Experience: Associate's Degree and 12-15 years’ experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
  • Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree
  • Discipline/Major: Business or Supply Chain Management preferred
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Leadership Skills. Judgement. Creativity. Organizational Skills. Distribution Management. Inventory Management. Supply Chain Management. Supply Chain Optimization. Transportation Management. Performance Metrics. Organizational Goal Setting. Strategic Planning.
  • Critical Professional Related Technical Skills; Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

 

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