Supply Chain Leader

We have an outstanding opportunity for a leader for our Supply Chain organization for our National Security Space and Defense business located onsite in our Danbury, CT facility.  Located in beautiful Fairfield County, Danbury offers a diverse economy, wonderful parks, cultural attractions, an impressive mix of private and public educational institutions and a vibrant arts scene. Our facility is nestled among a remarkable selection of communities to call home all with varying price points to fit many different budgets. We’re close to New York City, Boston, and other major cities – great for day trips and weekend getaways. Our lovely seasons along with award-winning institutions, colleges, cultural events, and a genuine sense of community brings a diverse population to the beautiful state of Connecticut!

 

Position Overview:

The Supply Chain lead is responsible for providing strategic and tactical leadership for the supply chain organization to include directing, planning, integrating, and controlling the functional resources that execute the procurement and receipt of goods and services for the business.  The position is responsible for meeting customer and program commitments and ensuring compliance with all government regulations. 

 

Key responsibilities: 

• Lead, monitor and control the acquisition process including but not limited to the support of requirements definition, capture strategy, proposal generation, proposal evaluations, source selections, negotiations, material requirements definition, material procurement strategy and file documentation.
• Ensure compliance to all internal and Government FAR/DFAR/DPAS/CPSR/ITAR/ITC procurement regulations, change management, invoice approvals, dispute resolution, and close-out activities.
• Define, quantify, and effectively manage risk exposure (Schedule & Cost).
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the Material Requirement Planning (MRP) system in compliance with company and DoD standards.
• Identify and implement supply chain transformation and improvement projects to drive best-in-class supply chain processes and efficiencies.
• Develop, train, and motivate Supply Chain team to optimize talent and drive efficiencies.
• Establish and manage relationships with key/critical suppliers to achieve best-in-class supplier performance. 
• Meet operating goals for cash flow, accounts receivable, working capital and operating income through negotiation results and effective supplier management while developing mechanisms and resolutions to meet goals.
• Represent the company internally and externally with suppliers and customers in all assigned matters with a high level of competence, professionalism, integrity, and credibility. 
• Collaborate across the greater organization to drive overall best in class supply chain performance.  

 

Education Requirements: 

• BS, preferably in business or supply chain management field, or equivalent experience; Masters preferred. 

 

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 10 years of supply chain management experience with at least 5 years of demonstrated success in leading a team of Supply Chain professionals in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of government contracts and their impact on the Supply Chain process from proposal stage through program award and execution. 
• Strong working knowledge of FFP, CPFF, CPAF, and IDIQ type procurements.
• Excellent prioritization skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of flexibility.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to partner with all levels of the organization to establish clear and concise objectives, identify and communicate risks and opportunities, and drive excellence in performance, compliance, and customer support.
• Oracle, SAP, or other ERP system experience required. Well versed in Microsoft Office products, in particular MS Project, Excel and Word.
• Advanced data analysis skills including the use of regression analysis and demand estimation models along with budgetary variance analysis.
• Understanding of the basics and best practices pertaining to configuration management for hardware and documents.
• APICS or ISM certification preferred but not required.

 

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages.
• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts.
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions.
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Continuing education benefit up to $25,000/year for approved programs.
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance.
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance.
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

 

EHS/Environmental Requirements: 

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.  Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job by sending a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

 

Collaborating with world class experts, you will have the opportunity to develop innovative solutions in fulfillment of our customers’ requirements.  We believe in our mission, and we believe in supporting our employees.  We offer policies and programs that provide opportunities for continual learning, career growth and work/life balance along with a full suite of health and welfare benefits. 

Employment with Danbury Mission Technologies is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.

 

Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance. For your information, here is the form the government requires to begin the process of obtaining a clearance: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf86.pdf.

Due to contract requirements, if you are a dual citizen, the Company must obtain approval for you to work on the designated program. You will not be able to begin employment until such approval is obtained and this may take several months.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

 

ARKA Group, LP is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.