Textron · 1 day ago
Director, Supply Chain
Slidell, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expTextron Systems is part of Textron, a multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators, and doers worldwide. The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for leading supply chain activities to effectively support all Textron Systems’ businesses, focusing on establishing strategies and optimizing procurement and supplier management.
AerospaceFinanceIndustrial
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and lead a high-performing supply chain team of professionals focused on continuous improvement, customer service, and optimizing business performance
Work closely with program management, engineering, and operations to ensure we meet the needs of the business in a fast paced and dynamic environment
Lead team members focus on procurement and sub-contract management to optimize cost-out, speed and on-time delivery
Lead team members to ensure accuracy in procurement operations such as lead times, promise dates, forecasts, etc
Serve as the Material Lead for ensuring acquisition revenue recognition goals are met on a quarterly and annual basis
Support quick-turn requirements for all domain needs
Provide customer relationship management to internal customers
Lead team members to provide optimum internal customer communications
Leading complex supplier recovery or improvement projects with the SCM and Supplier Development Teams
Coordinate across the enterprise, site locations, and resources to balance work-load and optimize work assignments based on personnel skill levels
Perform data analytics and analysis and utilize to drive performance (accountability), identify improvement strategies, and enable proactive engagement with internal functions to improve business performance
Drive performance by establishing key supply management metrics and establishing accountability for meeting performance objectives
Ensure ethical behavior and maintain compliance to regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate 4-year degree (BS/BA in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Operations or related business)
Minimum of 8 years' relevant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, contracts or integrated supply chain operations
Minimum of 4 years' experience in leadership capacity with direct reports
High integrity, credibility and character
Proven leadership skills and a strong communicator and listener
Cultural flexibility and adaptability, collaborates well across organizations
Experience developing and executing sourcing strategies
Skilled with contract formation and negotiating high-value contracts
Must be able to obtain Security Clearance
Preferred
Government contracting experience with FAR Part 12 and 15 Contracts of various cost types
Exposure and working knowledge of Earned Value System Management
Supporting new product development
Master's Degree in related field
Previous experience with Lean principles or Six Sigma certification
CPM and/or CPIM
Technical and/or Manufacturing Operations experience or education
Benefits
Flexible Work Schedules
Education Assistance
Career Development & Training Opportunities
Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
Paid Parental Leave
Company
Textron
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2025-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $1B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Jörg Rautenstrauch
President and CEO Industrial Segment and Kautex
Scott Donnelly
President and chief operating officer
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