Elbit Systems of America
Director Supply Chain Management
Elbit Systems of America, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
Director Supply Chain Management
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Director Supply Chain Management
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Company Information Elbit America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high‑technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.
Summary of Responsibilities The Director of Supply Chain develops and implements strategic supply chain initiatives aimed at optimizing cost, availability, and quality of all purchased goods and services for the company. The Director establishes and implements Long Term Agreements (LTAs) with strategic suppliers and directs the supply chain management organization such that it is compliant with all FARs/DFARS, applicable laws, statutes and procedures. The Director oversees the accumulation of pricing data for all company proposals for price reasonableness and formulates and implements strategies which result in best possible materials cost based on proposal requirements. Finally, the Director directs and formulates negotiation strategies and represents the company in negotiations with the suppliers and customers on all matters concerning materials.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Direct and administer a program of effective material procurement to provide all material, equipment, parts, assemblies, supplies and services required for the operation of the company, ensuring optimum costs, terms and conditions and adherence to established quality standards and specifications and schedules.
Direct the preparation, negotiation and administration of optimum subcontracts and supplier agreements for major sub-assemblies and complex items, ensuring adherence to all established quality and technical standards as well as delivery requirements.
Assure accurate input and optimum quotations for business proposals by providing complete review of bills of material from engineering, development of criteria for vendors, selection of best vendors for quotes, and negotiations for most favorable terms and conditions.
Direct the monitoring and audit of procurement functions to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
Keep management apprised of status and implement solutions to supply chain problems.
Direct the establishment and implementation of company procurement policies and procedures involving subcontract terms and conditions, re-determinations, contract terminations and vendor relations and negotiations.
Represent Elbit Systems of America in negotiations with government or customers in support of material procurement activities.
Assure adequate sources of supply for all Elbit Systems of America material and service requirements with consideration to new technologies, quality and delivery.
Evaluate and determine labor requirements and implement staff expansions or reductions to provide optimum utilization of personnel and workflow to meet proposal and production schedules.
Select, train, and develop subordinates.
Assign work for most efficient utilization of personnel, reviewing their activities to assure quality performance.
Make appropriate promotional and salary recommendations or terminations.
Ensure the efficient resolution to all supply chain problems and coordinate problem resolution with all interfacing departments to provide optimum production, quality and delivery of Elbit Systems of America.
Promote satisfactory employee relations and adherence to company policies and procedures.
Maintain effective liaison with suppliers, customer representatives, and subcontractors to provide efficient, timely and cost‑effective procurement of materials.
Maintain effective liaison with all departments to ensure optimum company operations.
Maintain effective liaison with private and public agencies to ensure optimum negotiations and compliance with all government and contractual regulations.
Direct entire supply chain management process.
Establish and meet cost reduction, system improvement, and vendor improvement objectives.
Education, Experience & Certifications
A bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management or related field.
12 plus years related experience to be proficient in the above areas.
Skills and Abilities
Requires outstanding leadership, negotiating and managerial skills.
Requires a thorough knowledge of requirements planning, vendor quality management techniques as well as a thorough understanding of the optical, electronic, casting and machining industries.
Benefits
Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off.
Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future.
Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts.
Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
Flexible Vacation & PTO.
Paid Parental Leave.
Generous Employee Referral Program.
Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more.
Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract.
Contact For application issues, please email TalentAcquisition@ElbitAmerica.com.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing
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Director Supply Chain Management
role at Elbit Systems of America.
Company Information Elbit America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high‑technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.
Summary of Responsibilities The Director of Supply Chain develops and implements strategic supply chain initiatives aimed at optimizing cost, availability, and quality of all purchased goods and services for the company. The Director establishes and implements Long Term Agreements (LTAs) with strategic suppliers and directs the supply chain management organization such that it is compliant with all FARs/DFARS, applicable laws, statutes and procedures. The Director oversees the accumulation of pricing data for all company proposals for price reasonableness and formulates and implements strategies which result in best possible materials cost based on proposal requirements. Finally, the Director directs and formulates negotiation strategies and represents the company in negotiations with the suppliers and customers on all matters concerning materials.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Direct and administer a program of effective material procurement to provide all material, equipment, parts, assemblies, supplies and services required for the operation of the company, ensuring optimum costs, terms and conditions and adherence to established quality standards and specifications and schedules.
Direct the preparation, negotiation and administration of optimum subcontracts and supplier agreements for major sub-assemblies and complex items, ensuring adherence to all established quality and technical standards as well as delivery requirements.
Assure accurate input and optimum quotations for business proposals by providing complete review of bills of material from engineering, development of criteria for vendors, selection of best vendors for quotes, and negotiations for most favorable terms and conditions.
Direct the monitoring and audit of procurement functions to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
Keep management apprised of status and implement solutions to supply chain problems.
Direct the establishment and implementation of company procurement policies and procedures involving subcontract terms and conditions, re-determinations, contract terminations and vendor relations and negotiations.
Represent Elbit Systems of America in negotiations with government or customers in support of material procurement activities.
Assure adequate sources of supply for all Elbit Systems of America material and service requirements with consideration to new technologies, quality and delivery.
Evaluate and determine labor requirements and implement staff expansions or reductions to provide optimum utilization of personnel and workflow to meet proposal and production schedules.
Select, train, and develop subordinates.
Assign work for most efficient utilization of personnel, reviewing their activities to assure quality performance.
Make appropriate promotional and salary recommendations or terminations.
Ensure the efficient resolution to all supply chain problems and coordinate problem resolution with all interfacing departments to provide optimum production, quality and delivery of Elbit Systems of America.
Promote satisfactory employee relations and adherence to company policies and procedures.
Maintain effective liaison with suppliers, customer representatives, and subcontractors to provide efficient, timely and cost‑effective procurement of materials.
Maintain effective liaison with all departments to ensure optimum company operations.
Maintain effective liaison with private and public agencies to ensure optimum negotiations and compliance with all government and contractual regulations.
Direct entire supply chain management process.
Establish and meet cost reduction, system improvement, and vendor improvement objectives.
Education, Experience & Certifications
A bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management or related field.
12 plus years related experience to be proficient in the above areas.
Skills and Abilities
Requires outstanding leadership, negotiating and managerial skills.
Requires a thorough knowledge of requirements planning, vendor quality management techniques as well as a thorough understanding of the optical, electronic, casting and machining industries.
Benefits
Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off.
Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future.
Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts.
Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
Flexible Vacation & PTO.
Paid Parental Leave.
Generous Employee Referral Program.
Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more.
Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract.
Contact For application issues, please email TalentAcquisition@ElbitAmerica.com.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing
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