Sr Director, Supply Chain

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (AR,ME,NE,OH,VT); Saco (ME); On-site; USD 172,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Paid time off (PTO) 120 hours annually

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) seeks a Senior Director of Supply Chain in Maine to lead purchasing, inventory, production planning, and vendor negotiations while directing analytics and distribution strategy. This on-site role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and KPI-driven performance across the entire supply chain.

The position emphasizes cross-functional leadership, with responsibilities for hires, performance reviews, and alignment with business goals.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree with 10–12 years of experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience directing supply chain operations and vendor negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Directs overall supply chain operations, including purchasing, inventory, selection of vendors, and distribution of finished goods.
• Develops and implements strategies to ensure that critical processes run effectively and achieve KPIs.
• Oversees and advises on negotiation strategies with vendors to obtain optimal contracts and pricing.
• Provides guidance and analytics to forecast inventory and distribution requirements.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions with HR & General Managers' concurrence.

Skills

Leadership

Judgment

Creativity

Organizational Skills

Distribution Management

Inventory Management

Supply Chain Management

Transportation Management

Performance Metrics

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Sr Director, Supply Chain

Job Locations

US-ME-Saco

Requisition ID

2026-37207

Position Type

Full Time

Position Classification

On-Site

Job Function

Supply Chain & Logistics

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters.

Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs.

If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Job Summary

The Senior Director, Supply Chain (M5) is a critical leadership role responsible for directing all supply chain operations, including purchasing, inventory management, production planning, vendor negotiations, analytics, and distribution. The scope of accountability, leadership responsibilities, and direct impact on operational performance make this role essential to maintaining business stability and meeting organizational goals.

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Provides leadership and direction through managers
• Must have at least one manager level direct report
• Is accountable for the performance and results of a division or region
• Executes business plans and contributes to the development of functional strategy
• Decisions are guided by functional or major operational segment strategy and priorities
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• Directs overall supply chain operations, including purchasing, inventory, selection of vendors, and distribution of finished goods.
• Develops and implements strategies to ensure that critical processes run effectively and achieve organizational goals and performance KPIs.
• Oversees and advises on negotiation strategies with vendors to obtain optimal contracts and pricing.
• Provides guidance and strategic direction on analytics used to evaluate past performance and trends to forecast inventory and distribution requirements.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination with concurrence from HR & General Managers

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 10-12 years' experience Associate's Degree
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Business or Supply Chain Management preferred
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Leadership Skills. Judgement. Creativity. Organizational Skills. Distribution Management. Inventory Management. Supply Chain Management. Supply Chain Optimization. Transportation Management. Performance Metrics. Organizational Goal Setting. Strategic Planning.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements

25-50% travel likely.

Pay Range (USD)

$172,000.00 - $233,000.00

Pay Transparency Statement

The salary range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum for salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, internal equity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the range during the hiring process.

Additional Compensation - ICP

Hired applicant will be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Compensation Program.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance, Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Employees will receive paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.