Senior Manager Planning

SES-Government Solutions; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 101,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the defense sector is seeking a Senior Manager of Planning to lead their Bridgeton facility's planning and materials organization. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive operational excellence while managing complex supply chain activities. You will be instrumental in ensuring that cost, schedule, and throughput targets are met, while also fostering a collaborative environment among various functional teams. The company prides itself on its commitment to employee well-being, offering competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and flexible work schedules. If you're passionate about leading teams and optimizing processes in a dynamic environment, this position is for you.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Health savings account

Telemedicine

401(k) savings plan

Flexible work schedules

Paid parental leave

Community service hours

Qualifications

• 10+ years in high technology, aerospace, or defense sectors.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management tools and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and materials organization at the Bridgeton facility.
• Develop and implement process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Problem Solving

Influence Management

Conflict Resolution

Customer Interface Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Job description

Job ID:111449

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers.We are a 4 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Senior Manager of Planning for our Bridgeton, MO facility. This position will be responsible for leading the planning and materials organization at our Bridgeton facility; including but not limited to planning, inventory controls, warehousing and government property.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure cost, schedule, and throughput targets for product lines and/or work cells are consistently met while ensuring staffing and technology support are in line with the needs of the business
• Capable of resolving complex issues/problems utilizing comprehensive understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and material management processes
• Provide leadership for direct reports in the execution of their day to day activities
• Analyze material and program reports to understand issues and create action plans
• Responsible for monitoring of demand execution to optimize throughput support, inventory position and cash flow while minimizing excess risk
• Develop program support budgets and proposal Basis of Estimate (BOE), managing activities to successfully meet financial objectives
• Drive consistent communication between materials, manufacturing, project accounting, program management and all other functional teams
• Recruit, develop and train staff members, ensuring team skills are maintaining pace with performance expectations
• Actively engage in identifying risk factors and executing risk mitigation plans to enable the team to meet the needs of the business, including the development of early warning signals to improve operational performance
• Develop team goals, supportive of overall business goals, and develop and maintain metrics required to monitor performance
• Communicate and enforce company and department policies and procedures
• Develop and implements process improvement initiatives, driving continuous improvement through all material management systems and processes
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Business system test and development in support of deployments and improvements
• Support/attend internal and external customer meetings and audits
• New product introduction support
• Continuing education (external/internal) to support emerging needs of the business
• Develop and implements business operating procedures for all material processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum of 10 years demonstrated experience in high technology, aerospace or defense
• DoD experience preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain management tools and procedures
• Demonstrated management skills, particularly "influence management" and "conflict resolution"
• Experience throughout the product lifecycle from New Product Introduction through obsolescence to include:generation of system and subsystem statements of work and subcontracts, strategic supplier selection, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts including implementation for cost reduction and performance improvement efforts
• Experience in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and DoD, ITAR, EAR, FAR, DFAR regulations
• Strong customer interface skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Demonstrated success in managing manpower planning, program reviews, scheduling and budget control
• Must have a successful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense supply chain activities
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills

The expected pay scale for this position is $101,553.00/year - $157,661.00year for the state of Illinois. Should the level, location, or scope of the position change during the hiring process, the pay scale may be modified accordingly. When extending an offer of employment, Leonardo DRS considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position; any Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, the candidate's relevant work experience, education/training, certifications, and key skills; internal equity; and market and business considerations.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #LSY