Sr. Supply Chain Director

Twenty-Six Defense; De Leon Springs (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Employee referral program

Job summary

Twenty-Six Defense Maritime seeks a dynamic leader to head a team of Material Integrators and Strategic Sourcing within a DoD contracting setting. You will drive full MRP integration (Oracle preferred) and develop reporting tools to identify required actions and measurable results.

You will oversee annual cost-savings initiatives, manage quotes for BD and program sustainment, and partner with Procurement and Program Managers to ensure on-time delivery of materials and finished products in line

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–8 years of management-related experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Experience with DoD contracting is preferred.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to lead multiple projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish and monitor KPIs for requisitions to POs and delivery performance.
• Oversee quoting, sourcing, and supplier negotiations to support prime proposals.
• Drive annual material and logistics cost-savings initiatives.
• Ensure on-time delivery aligned with DoD requirements.
• Collaborate with Procurement Manager and Program Managers.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

MRP/ERP

Oracle

Negotiation

Project Management

Reporting & Analytics

Leadership

Team Building

MS Excel

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Oracle ERP

MRP systems

MS Office

Job description

Twenty-Six Defense Maritime, a Twenty-Six Defense company, is a world leader in the design, development, testing and production of complex electromechanical systems and sensors, including Sparton sonobuoys. The company delivers a variety of sensing and advanced analytics capabilities that enable our nation to dominate the maritime domain.

Job Summary

Lead a team of Material Integrators and Strategic Sourcing personnel within a DoD defense contracting environment. Drive full MRP integration (Oracle preferred) from a Supply Chain Management perspective, including development and oversight of reporting tools that identify required actions and deliver measurable results. Establish, track, and implement annual material and logistics cost‑savings initiatives. Oversee all quoting activity in support of Business Development, Business Capture, and ongoing program sustainment efforts. Partner with the Procurement Manager and Program Managers to ensure on‑time delivery (OTD) of materials and finished product in alignment with DoD program requirements and contractual obligations.

Responsibilities And Tasks

• Establish and maintain KPIs for 1) requisition staleness: executing time from requisitions to POs, 2) late deliveries, 3) Utilization of long-term agreements, and 4) overall efficiency of the Supply Chain.
• Continually assess all sourcing, planning and purchasing processes to ensure their applicability and overall effectiveness is providing ongoing benefits for the business.
• Assist buyers as required for sourcing and negotiating activities.
• Oversee all quoting/sourcing activity to support and ensure that the quoting process is accurate, efficient and provides on-time-delivery of quality prime proposals.
• Provides guidance on customer and supplier quotations utilizing appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service, as required.
• Negotiates or supervises the negotiation of complex requests for equipment, supplies, and services from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Participate in or manage project excess and obsolescence and / or end of life processes...
• Participate in all Program Reviews (New Product Reviews and Product Design Reviews) as required.
• All other duties as assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education, Experience, Licenses And Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus three to eight years management related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• US Citizenship is required
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate with suppliers with strong, reliable outcomes.
• Demonstrated execution skills within MRP/ERP, preferably Oracle, software which includes sales
• order processing, MRP, BOM, inventory management, production control, and purchase order management tools,
• Ability to demonstrate experience with project management tools.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
• Ability to effectively lead others and act as a member on teams.
• Ability to manage time effectively through managing multiple projects at one time.
• Be a highly motivated, a self-starter, and be able to think outside of the box.
• Have a demonstrated and proven high level of analytical ability.
• Have demonstrated experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Other Beneficial Skills

• Program Management Experience
• Contracts Management Experience
• Supplier Management Experience

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Up to 10 direct reports

Travel And Physical Requirements

• Some travel may be required.
• Relocation assistance may be provided.
• The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 20lbs.

Benefits Highlights

Healthcare

• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage.
• Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections.
• Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
• On-site wellness clinic.

Paid Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401k program to plan for your future with company match 75% up to 8%.
• Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Fertility and family building assistance.

Additional Benefits

• Flexible work schedules available based on position:
• 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• 5/8s
• 4/10s
• 3/12s
• Lifestyle spending account.
• Perks at work.
• Generous employee referral program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options

These are highlights of Twenty-Six Defense benefits. If there is a conflict with these highlights, company policy or benefits plan documents shall govern. Benefits are subject to change.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Accessibility

Twenty-Six Defense Maritime is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at [e-mail].

Disclaimer

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.