Chief Supply Chain Officer

3 weeks ago


Hastings, East Sussex, United Kingdom General Dynamics UK Full time

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems is at the forefront of engineering high-tech solutions, products, and services that empower our clients to successfully navigate their missions across various operational domains. With a dedicated global workforce exceeding 13,000 skilled professionals, we collaborate with industry leaders to push the limits of innovation in both defense and scientific fields. In the UK, we are pioneering advancements in avionics and communication systems. Our organizational culture is built on the principles of trust, integrity, alignment, and transparency.

Role Overview

In the capacity of Director of Supply Chain Operations, you will oversee the management of Supply Chain resources throughout the UK, ensuring that the necessary skills, capabilities, and processes are in place to meet the financial and strategic objectives of the organization. You will collaborate closely with the Operations Director to foster long-term development of personnel, implement process and technology advancements, and coordinate the supply and demand of resources within the business unit.

In your initial months in this pivotal Supply Chain Management position, you can anticipate engaging in the following responsibilities:

Formulate and execute the Supply Chain Management strategy to align with business needs and customer commitments, while ensuring departmental performance aligns with established goals. Guarantee that the supply chain division meets or surpasses budgetary, cost, and efficiency benchmarks (KPIs) in accordance with business objectives. Cultivate and manage essential supplier relationships to enhance collaboration. Provide clear leadership and direction to the supply chain team, fostering a customer-centric and delivery-oriented mindset. Serve as the primary point of contact for the business unit regarding material budgets and relevant information.

Candidate Qualifications

To be considered for the Director of Supply Chain Operations role, candidates should possess the following skills, expertise, and experience:

Proven experience in procurement and subcontract management within a technical engineering context, preferably in the defense or aerospace sectors. Demonstrated ability to lead teams across multiple locations. Experience operating in both tactical (immediate business needs) and strategic (aligning team with long-term objectives) environments. Strong negotiation capabilities. Leadership through influence and adept conflict resolution skills. Robust financial acumen. Excellent communication skills, effective from operational levels to executive discussions.

Additional Insights

As the Director of Supply Chain Operations, you will oversee teams located at various sites, necessitating regular engagement across these locations. The successful candidate may be based at any of the sites or work remotely with travel, as we prioritize flexibility in our working arrangements.

The compensation for this role is competitive, complemented by a flexible benefits package.

We take pride in fostering a workplace that emphasizes a shared sense of purpose, offering attractive benefits such as:

A compressed nine-day fortnight, allowing for every other Friday off. A tailored career development plan with regular progress evaluations to support your growth within the organization. A flexible working environment where contributions are acknowledged and rewarded with adaptable benefits.

We are committed to maintaining a diverse workplace that values various beliefs, cultural backgrounds, experiences, thoughts, and ideas. If our values resonate with you, we invite you to explore opportunities within our inclusive team.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum job criteria.

All successful candidates must be able to obtain the necessary level of UK Security clearance appropriate for the role and complete relevant Right to Work checks.



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