Job Description: Saab, Inc. is seeking an experienced Manager, Supply Chain Materials to lead Materials Operations, Warehousing, and Packaging Engineering across the organization.
The primary responsibility of this role is to establish, implement, and sustain a single enterprise-wide operating model for Materials and Packaging Engineering across Syracuse, NY; Grayling, MI; West Lafayette, IN; Orlando, FL; Cranston, RI; Bristol, RI; CROW sites; external and satellite warehouses; and future Saab, Inc. locations.
This is a senior-level leadership position responsible for building and standardizing the organization around People, Process, and Technology. The successful candidate must be comfortable moving between strategy and execution, leading across multiple sites and functions, and capable of assuming broader Director-level responsibilities as the organization grows.
Responsibilities:
Enterprise Leadership:
- Develop and implement a standardized enterprise operating model for Materials, Warehousing, and Packaging Engineering.
- Establish common governance, operating standards, KPIs, roles, responsibilities, and accountability across Saab, Inc. locations.
- Balance enterprise standardization with site-specific production, program, and customer requirements.
- Develop and execute the enterprise Materials strategy and continuous improvement roadmap.
- Build organizational capability and develop site and functional leaders.
- Lead cross-site initiatives focused on operational performance, scalability, cost, service, and risk reduction.
People, Process, and Technology:
- People: Build a high-performing organization, develop leaders, establish accountability, identify capability gaps, and build succession depth.
- Process: Standardize SOPs, material flow processes, controls, KPIs, operating cadence, and continuous improvement practices across locations.
- Technology: Improve the systems, data, reporting, automation, and digital tools used to manage inventory, material flow, warehouse capacity, logistics, and enterprise performance.
Materials and Warehousing:
- Provide enterprise leadership for receiving, warehousing, inventory management, material movement, staging, and shipping.
- Drive inventory accuracy, material availability, transaction discipline, and material traceability.
- Develop enterprise strategies for warehouse capacity, space utilization, material flow, and external and satellite warehousing.
- Establish common warehouse operating standards and performance expectations across Saab, Inc.
Packaging Engineering:
- Provide enterprise leadership and organizational ownership for Packaging Engineering.
- Establish common packaging standards and specifications supporting product protection, preservation, handling, storage, and transportation.
- Integrate Packaging Engineering with Programs, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Materials, and Logistics.
- Drive packaging standardization, efficiency, and continuous improvement across Saab, Inc.
Trade Compliance and Logistics Partnership:
- Work closely with Trade Compliance and Logistics to integrate regulatory requirements into Materials and Packaging processes.
- Ensure appropriate engagement for international shipments, customs requirements, HTS classification, duty-free activity, licensing, and regulated material movements.
- Build compliance requirements into shipment planning and execution early in the process.
- Maintain clear separation between operational execution and the independent regulatory responsibilities of Logistics and Trade Compliance.
Cross-Functional Leadership:
- Partner closely with Programs, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Program Management, Finance, Trade Compliance, IT, Facilities, and Security.
- Serve as the enterprise Materials leader in cross-functional planning and operational reviews, influencing decisions across organizational and site boundaries.
Leadership Expectations:
- Think and operate at an enterprise level rather than an individual-site level.
- Build organizations and operating systems rather than simply administer existing processes.
- Lead organizational transformation and change, translating strategy into executable operating plans.
- Develop and mentor leaders while using data and operational metrics to drive decisions and accountability.
- Communicate and influence effectively across functions and senior leadership.
- Demonstrate the leadership capability and organizational maturity to assume broader Director-level responsibilities as business needs evolve.
Compensation Range: $132,000 - $171,600
The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.
Skills and Experience: Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline with 12+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in a complex manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated environment.
- Experience leading multi-site operations or enterprise-level initiatives and standardizing processes across multiple locations or business units.
- Strong Materials Management, Warehousing, and inventory control experience with working knowledge of domestic and international logistics.
- Demonstrated success leading organizational transformation, continuous improvement, and team development.
- Strong analytical, ERP/data, and performance management capabilities.
- Ability to travel approximately 20% annually to Saab, Inc. locations across the United States.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Aerospace and/or defense industry experience, including AS9100/ISO and Lean/Six Sigma experience.
- Packaging Engineering or military/defense packaging experience.
- Experience managing external warehouses, third-party logistics providers, freight sourcing, and carrier negotiations.
- Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and import/export compliance interfaces.
- Experience implementing or optimizing ERP, WMS, TMS, or related supply chain technology.
Citizenship Requirements:
Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Drug-Free Workplaces:
Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Benefits: Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, a business casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits.
Highlights include:
Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
401(k) with employer contributions
Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
Wellness and employee assistance resources
Employee stock purchase opportunities
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
About Us: Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in ten U.S. locations.
Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person's needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Affirmative Action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Saab is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.
