Global Materials & Supply Chain Executive

Teledyne Technologies Inc.; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, through Teledyne FLIR Defense, seeks a senior supply chain leader to drive a comprehensive supply planning process, implement efficiency initiatives, and provide regular updates to business leaders.

You will lead procurement, planning, shipping and warehouse teams, manage KPIs, collaborate across departments, and develop talent within the supply planning group while ensuring compliance with government contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, or another related field. MBA preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience in a senior level Purchasing, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management or Operations role.
• 5+ years of management experience leading a large Supply Chain functional teams or Customer teams.
• Advanced training or certifications in Purchasing or Materials Management preferred.
• Knowledge of business processes related to purchasing, logistics and operational planning.
• Demonstrated management, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven track record of building and streamlining business systems and processes utilizing an ERP system (SAP is a plus).
• Six Sigma/Lean experience highly preferred.
• Advanced technical skills in MS Office, Access, Excel, etc.
• Deep ERP experience, SAP preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across all levels within an organization.
• Experience in developing and maintaining customer collaboration.
• Experience with government contract supply chain regulations a plus
• Self‑starter, reliable and a passion for excellence.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and implementation of a comprehensive supply planning process.
• Implement process improvement and systems projects to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and increase organizational capability.
• Provide regular updates to business unit leaders, interacting with multiple cross functional business.
• Ensure supply chain processes meet legal and trade compliance requirements and standards.
• Lead organization comprised of procurement, planning, shipping & receiving, and warehouse management teams.
• Evaluate and report on supply chain KPIs (part price variance, cycle count, excess and obsolete inventory, etc.).
• Provide regular reporting on inventory for Finance, Sales & Marketing, and key customers.
• Find cost-effective solutions for supply chain processes.
• Collaborate with other departments to create coordinated plans for business growth.
• Develop talent and retention strategies within the supply planning team.
• Train, coach, and evaluate your immediate team of talent.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Supply chain

ERP systems

Six Sigma/Lean

MS Office/Excel

Communication

Government contracts

Team development

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

MS Access

Excel

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, through Teledyne FLIR Defense, seeks a senior supply chain leader to drive a comprehensive supply planning process, implement efficiency initiatives, and provide regular updates to business leaders.

You will lead procurement, planning, shipping and warehouse teams, manage KPIs, collaborate across departments, and develop talent within the supply planning group while ensuring compliance with government contracts.