Director, Supply Chain Planning & Materials - Hybrid

Leonardo DRS; Bridgeton (MO); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Director, Supply Chain based in Bridgeton, MO, with the option for in‑person or hybrid work. The role leads planning, materials management and inventory for Bridgeton and West Plains, reporting to the VP of Supply Chain.

The Director will coordinate with Operations, Program Management, Finance, Engineering and Procurement to resolve constraints, improve readiness and ensure customer delivery commitments are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations management, business, or engineering with a minimum of 10 years demonstrated experience in high technology, aerospace or defense OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Leadership experience in materials management, planning, and inventory management.
• Experience improving material availability, inventory accuracy, schedule performance, and inventory productivity in complex aerospace/defense or high-tech environments.
• Experience across the product lifecycle from new product introduction through sustainment and obsolescence, including planning and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead Land Systems planning, materials, and inventory management, establishing priorities and ensuring execution across sites.
• Direct demand and supply planning, master scheduling, MRP, capacity planning, and ERP data discipline to align material requirements with milestones.
• Improve material availability and production readiness by addressing shortages and coordinating replenishment and changes.
• Lead planning and materials management through the program lifecycle from proposal to end‑of‑life.
• Establish and manage inventory targets and performance metrics; lead cycle counting and reconciliation.
• Conduct operating reviews and drive working capital improvement plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supply chain planning

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management / operations management / business / engineering

Tools

MRP systems

ERP software

Job description

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Director, Supply Chain based in Bridgeton, MO, with the option for in‑person or hybrid work. The role leads planning, materials management and inventory for Bridgeton and West Plains, reporting to the VP of Supply Chain.

The Director will coordinate with Operations, Program Management, Finance, Engineering and Procurement to resolve constraints, improve readiness and ensure customer delivery commitments are met.