Director, Supply Chain Planning & Materials

Job description: Job ID: 115837 The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 6 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area. Job Summary Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Director, Supply Chain. This position is based out of our Bridgeton, MO facility and will have the option to work an in person or hybrid schedule. The Director, Supply Chain will oversee planning, materials management, and inventory management for the Land Systems business in Bridgeton and West Plains, MO. Reporting to the Vice President of Supply Chain, this leader will translate business, program, and financial goals into integrated demand, supply, production, and inventory strategies across Land Systems. They will provide functional leadership and drive execution through site planning and materials teams to enhance material availability, production readiness, schedule adherence, inventory accuracy, and working capital performance. This role will also partner closely with Operations, Program Management, Finance, Engineering, and Procurement to resolve constraints, reduce excess and obsolete inventory, and ensure customer delivery commitments are met. Job Responsibilities Lead Land Systems planning, materials, and inventory management, establishing priorities, processes, and performance expectations, and ensuring consistent execution across sites Direct demand and supply planning, master scheduling, MRP, capacity planning, and ERP data discipline to align material requirements with program milestones, supplier lead times, production schedules, and customer commitments Improve material availability and production readiness by enhancing data integrity, resolving shortages, coordinating kitting and replenishment, addressing engineering changes, and mitigating long‑lead and demand risks across sites Lead planning and materials management throughout the program lifecycle from proposal and new product introduction through production, sustainment, and end‑of‑life Establish and manage inventory targets and performance metrics while leading inventory optimization, accuracy, segmentation, cycle counting, physical inventories, reconciliation, and compliant disposition Conduct operating reviews, deliver working capital improvement plans, and ensure effective and sustained corrective actions Ensure compliance with Government, Corporate, and Company requirements (including MMAS and Government property regulations), maintaining strong internal controls and ongoing audit readiness Partner with Finance, Compliance, Engineering, Operations, IT, Procurement, Program Management, and site teams to resolve constraints, improve planning effectiveness, and drive cross‑functional initiatives Develop planning and materials talent through coaching, training, performance expectations, and fostering accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and career development Provide oversight for related Supply Chain functions including Strategic Supply Management, Procurement, warehousing, and logistics Drive continuous improvement in supply chain and procurement processes Ensure supplier selection, proposal evaluation, cost/price analysis, and operational programs meet quality, cost, and schedule objectives while enhancing profitability and customer service Evaluate supply chain performance, monitor sourcing strategy and contract compliance, and support strategic processes from proposal pricing through material shipment Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations management, business, or engineering with a minimum of 10 years demonstrated experience in high technology, aerospace or defense OR an equivalent combination of education and experience Leadership experience in materials managem…

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