Director, Supply Chain and Material Management

100% - The Director of SCMM will be responsible for all aspects of supply chain performance required to achieve the assigned portfolio of programs requirements to include, but not limited, to the following:

• Accept program direction from company executives and implement that direction expeditiously and conscientiously
• Interact with intra-organizational managers concerning matters of significance to Aerojet Rocketdyne
• Manage and supervise a team of Materiel Program Managers (MPM) to execute their portfolio of programs to the best of their abilities within the approved resources to achieve program objectives
• Engage collaboratively with Scheduling and Material Planning on MRP improvements and utilization, and other aspects of Supply & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes
• Provide leadership and strategic direction for all supply chain activities relating to the procurement of materials and services
• Be candid about Supply Chain status, including risks and problems as well as potential solutions, likely outcomes and opportunities
• Ensure the Supply Chain labor and material portion of their portfolio of programs meets the approved financial base-lined program awards, sales, profit and cash forecasts
• Provide the best, most cost-effective systems or capabilities, and within contract bounds; innovate and strive for optimal solutions and seek better ways to manage
• Propose and/or enact solutions, in coordination with other Supply Chain functions, other functions (e.g. Program Office, Business Management, Scheduling and Material Planning, Quality, etc.) and Supplier and Customer leaders that drive improved schedule, affordability and quality performance from the supply base
• Define resource requirements and manage departmental operating budgets to support those needs
• Obtain, develop, manage and grow their personnel resources to achieve all assigned performance goals, both direct and indirect
• Support supply chain strategy development and estimating ensuring compliant and competitive proposal inputs
• Conduct briefings and project review meetings for top management and customer representatives
• Foster ethical conduct, practices and personal integrity throughout Aerojet Rocketdyne

Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in an appropriate discipline and at least fourteen (14) years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At least 4 years of management of a discipline/business unit.

Additional Requirements:

• Career progression demonstrating growth in responsibility, accountability, and authority.
• Demonstrated supervisory and strong communication skills managing a team with multiple assignments and priorities.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization

May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level. Must be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information, and having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement.

Environmental/Physical Factors

Employees in these positions must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer; stamina to sit and to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; may occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 15 pounds; may require minimal walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and/or bending; and vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. May require the ability to travel by air or auto. May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coat. These positions may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.