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Nammo Defense Systems Inc. · 20 hours ago

Sr. Director, Supply Chain

Mesa, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

12+ years exp

Nammo Defense Systems Inc. is a defense contractor specializing in the development and manufacturing of munitions and energetic material solutions. The Sr. Director, Supply Chain will provide strategic leadership for the supply chain department, overseeing procurement, logistics, and inventory management while ensuring compliance with regulations and optimizing supplier relationships.

Defense & Space

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the end-to-end supply chain operations, through acceptable material delivery for production and in support of NDS Mesa Site facilities, ensuring timely procurement, supplier quality, inventory management and logistics

Make decisions that are guided by functional strategy and priorities with the ability to consistently meet goals and objectives

Improve and develop standard work and processes that increase operation efficiency, reduce overall costs and create value that aligns with company’s growth and performance objectives

Work closely with U.S. procurement team to ensure alignment with sourcing strategies for NDS Mesa and other U.S. Nammo Sites

Oversees shipping and receiving of explosives, chemicals and other dangerous goods

Ensures management of outbound logistics and shipping of all goods at NDS Mesa location

Develop and implement procurement strategies for all US sites aligned with corporate and regional goals, tailored to the local market's specific needs

Actively arrange and facilitate U.S. wide procurement forums aimed at U.S. procurement strategy alignment and sharing of best practices

Maintain a procurement system that ensures compliance with government regulations (i.e. ITAR, FAR/DFARS), industry standards, customer regulations and internal policies

Lead efforts in anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and other ethical practices, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations

Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities, focusing on optimizing supplier performance and contract negotiation

Conduct thorough market analysis to understand trends, key players, and competitive pricing within the country

Lead negotiations for high-value contracts, ensuring best possible pricing, quality, and delivery terms

Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain, including supplier dependency, quality issues, and delivery delays

Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable terms, driving performance improvements and creating strategic partnerships

Implement risk management strategies, including dual-sourcing, supply chain diversification, and contingency planning

Oversite of NDS Mesa supply chain operational performance to ensure compliance with export/import regulations and standards such as ATF Licenses, ITAR, FAR, DFAR, DOD Safety, OSHA, EPA, DOT and other regulatory matters

Develop meaningful performance metrics for key operational areas for the NDS Mesa Supply Chain team that drive their performance to achieve annual Site level business outcomes

Generate, disseminate and promote a culture of continuous process improvement, leveraging Nammo Lean and Six Sigma practices to drive smooth and efficient supply chain operations

Continuously improve processes for inventory management to maintain levels necessary to achieve financial business targets

Close coordination with internal and external customers including Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to achieve cost reduction targets

Establish organizational policies and procedures that drive ability to scale operational performance and maintain compliance with all industry, government and customer regulations

Assist the Business Development team with proposal efforts as needed

Implement best practices in demand planning, category management, and supplier evaluation

Manage department budgets, associated costs and resources

Lead, mentor, and develop the NDS Mesa Supply Chain Team, promoting and fostering a highly engaged working culture

Create a working culture where behaviors of being ethical, accountable, action oriented and collaborative are continually demonstrated by you and your team

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementProcurement StrategyRegulatory ComplianceLean Six SigmaERP/MRP SystemsNegotiation SkillsLeadership SkillsAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

United States Citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering or related field. Significant related experience may be considered in place of the educational requirement

12 or more years of verifiable management experience in logistics, production planning, order processing and procurement, with at least five years in a senior leadership role

Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and other regulatory and compliance requirements. Familiarity with international trade regulations

Experience in defense, aerospace, or a regulated manufacturing environment preferred

Knowledgeable in working in ERP/MRP systems, procurement analytics, category management and digital procurement tools

Knowledgeable in the application of Lean and Six Sigma tools to improve processes and business outcomes

Excellent leadership, communication and strategic problem-solving skills. Ability to motivate and develop people and teams. A proven track record of success in a collaborative and team-oriented environment

Inquisitive, detail-oriented with strong quantitative analytical skills and an innovative approach to problem solving

Strong negotiation skills. Ability to negotiate favorable terms, pricing and contracts with suppliers. Ability to understand vendor motivations and facilitate win-win outcomes

Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Excel, MSQuery, Access, PPT, Word, Exchange and other systems)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to create effective partnerships and working relationships. This includes strong written and presentation skills

Strong business acumen and the ability to work cross-functionally is a must in order to ensure the alignment of operational business processes

A participatory management style with a strong executive presence is critical

Strong working knowledge of DOT and regulatory shipping classifications for explosives

Ability to obtain BATF approval to work with NDS products