Sr. Manager, Supply Chain - REF2767X

Company Description

Elbit Systems of 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.

For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter .

Job Description

The Supply Chain Senior Manager will develop and implement strategic supply chain initiatives aimed at creating a scalable, efficient and valued added organization within the Roanoke manufacturing operation and promote performance excellence and professionalism within the site's Supply Chain Management function.

The ideal candidate will have an insatiable desire for continuous improvement both for the organization and for their own professional development.

This role includes:


* Direct entire site supply chain management process driving collaboration and synergies across the Night Vision business.


* Administer a program of effective supply chain strategy incorporating lean materials management and logistics principles to include planning, procurement, receipt, storage, kitting, point of use, inventory control and reconciliation based on a Plan for Every Part (PFEP) methodology.

Drive to optimum total cost, establish and manage terms and conditions, adhere to established quality standards, product specifications, schedules and customer requirements and expectations.


* Be a key member of the site leadership team to establish ongoing strategy development and effectively interact with internal and external executives, business unit leads, and cross functional peers through healthy conflict and problem solving.


* Partner with site management and program management and drive a disciplined production control process through a robust use of Sales, Inventory, & Operations Planning (SIOP) and Enterprise and Material Resource Planning tools, ERP and MRP.

Be an approver of sales orders acceptance based on the SIOP and bid review processes.


* Establish systematic methods ensuring material visibility and accuracy in the stockroom as well as on the production floor.

Pursue zero defect cycle counting and material transactions.

Ensure products, parts or supplies are shipped, distributed and/or received in an efficient and timely manner.

Maintain warehouse safety in accordance with both company and governmental standards.


* Evaluate and determine labor requirements through workforce planning to ensure the best utilization of personnel and work flow to meet proposal and production schedules.

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