Enterprise Materials & Packaging Leader (Multi-Site)

Saab AB; Town of Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 132,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Saab, Inc. is seeking a senior leader to standardize and drive a single enterprise operating model for Materials, Warehousing, and Packaging Engineering across its U.S. sites.

This role blends strategy with hands-on execution, leading cross-site initiatives to improve performance, cost, and risk management. You will shape governance, KPIs, and processes, mentor leaders, and collaborate with Programs, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and IT to deliver enterprise-wide results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related discipline with 12+ years of experience, or Master's with 10+ years.
• Demonstrated leadership in a complex manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or regulated environment.
• Experience leading multi-site operations or enterprise-level initiatives and standardizing processes across locations.
• Strong Materials Management, Warehousing, and inventory control experience with domestic and international logistics.
• Track record in organizational transformation, continuous improvement, and team development.
• Willingness to travel ~20% annually to Saab locations in the US and eligibility for U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a standardized enterprise operating model for Materials, Warehousing, and Packaging Engineering.
• Establish governance, standards, KPIs, roles, and accountability across Saab locations.
• Balance standardization with site-specific requirements in production and programs.
• Lead enterprise Materials strategy and continuous improvement roadmap.
• Drive cross-site initiatives to improve performance, scalability, cost, service, and risk reduction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Programs, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, IT, and Finance.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Supply chain strategy

ERP/data analysis

Travel to Saab locations

Security clearance eligible

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Operations

Master's degree

Tools

ERP systems

WMS

TMS

SCM software

Job description

Saab, Inc. is seeking a senior leader to standardize and drive a single enterprise operating model for Materials, Warehousing, and Packaging Engineering across its U.S. sites.

This role blends strategy with hands-on execution, leading cross-site initiatives to improve performance, cost, and risk management. You will shape governance, KPIs, and processes, mentor leaders, and collaborate with Programs, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and IT to deliver enterprise-wide results.