Director, Supply Chain

Job Description

<p>Overview<br/>Director, Supply Chain role at L3Harris Technologies. This position is located in Waterdown, Ontario. Reference #29386.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>Directs and coordinates the day-to-day and long-term strategic activities of the Supply Chain, including Inventory and Logistics, Procurement and Sub-Contract Management functions.</p><p>Evaluates internal performance for all aspects of supply chain and drives continuous improvement of supply system operations.</p><p>Develops and implements supply chain systems, policies and procedures that drive a rigorous supplier selection process, supplier development and performance, and timely supplier evaluation and feedback.</p><p>Develops and manages all Key Performance Indicators related to supply chain, logistics and sub-contract management performance.</p><p>Establishes and manages a multi-site supply chain organization producing synergies of personnel and processes to optimize the organization.</p><p>Develops and implements strategies to leverage optimum prices, including sourcing strategies to low-cost or offset countries, considering tariff implications and risk mitigations.</p><p>Identifies and recommends key new suppliers and ensures support teams perform new supplier technical evaluations and ongoing supplier audits.</p><p>Partners with Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales and Marketing and Program Management to drive continuous improvement for on-time, complete, and compliant deliveries to customers.</p><p>Ensures supply partners are aligned with technical and commercial requirements by working closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production.</p><p>Manages inventory levels, lead times, and risk mitigation to support customer orders.</p><p>Analyzes material cost trends and coordinates policies to maintain appropriate margins.</p><p>Evaluates market conditions, geopolitical factors, and delivery systems to determine material availability and mitigate risks.</p><p>Promotes consistency in managing subcontracts across functions and defines expectations across procurement and program management.</p><p>Participates in or leads subcontract management strategy development and implementation.</p><p>Establishes and maintains effective subcontract management leadership, systems, methods and procedures throughout the contract lifecycle.</p><p>Prepares reports on supplier performance and costs, including metrics for program and/or commodity progress, productivity, and variance analysis.</p><p>Facilitates role clarity and sets performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and address shortfalls.</p><p>Actively participates as a member of Sector Leadership and Supply Chain Functional Leadership teams to develop and execute strategic plans.</p><p>Skills</p><p>Strong critical and strategic thinking skills</p><p>Ability to plan strategically and tactically</p><p>Excellent communication skills</p><p>Knowledge of subcontract best practices and negotiation techniques</p><p>Exposure to the aerospace industry and/or manufacturing to meet defense standards</p><p>Participative and engaged management style</p><p>Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal relationships and resolve conflicts</p><p>Experience in fast-moving, high-growth environments and acting as a change agent</p><p>Proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks, monitor progress, and meet deadlines</p><p>Experience & Education</p><p>Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field</p><p>Institute for Supply Management Certification (C.P.M, C.P.S.M) preferred</p><p>Ten or more years of progressive responsibility in supply chain management in aerospace</p><p>Proven track record in complex global supply services</p><p>Leadership in attracting and developing talent and leading cross-functional teams</p><p>Experience in contract development, negotiation and implementation with large multi-national suppliers</p><p>Experience using metrics to drive performance</p><p>At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide accommodation so you can perform at your best. L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.</p><p>Seniority level</p><p>Director</p><p>Employment type</p><p>Full-time</p><p>Job function</p><p>Management and Manufacturing</p><p>Industries</p><p>Defense and Space Manufacturing</p><p>Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at L3Harris Technologies by 2x</p><p>Get notified about new Supply Chain Director jobs in Waterdown, Ontario, Canada.</p><p>Note: This refinement preserves the essence of the original role and qualifications while removing extraneous boilerplate and ensuring proper HTML structure with allowed tags.</p><p>#J-18808-Ljbffr</p>