Curtiss Wright Controls Embedded Computing Career Opportunities
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Director, Global Supply Chain
MA - Littleton
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Opportunity Overview
This is a ground floor (no legacy) opportunity to showcase your supply chain expertise and make a significant impact at one of the defense and aerospace industry's most respected and innovative suppliers!
Curtiss-Wright Controls' Embedded Computing division is now seeking a seasoned Director, Global Supply Chain who can harness the power of synergy to maximize our supply base across multiple sites (that have a combined annual procurement spend of over $80M) and develop robust and scalable supply chain processes to serve our immediate needs as well as support our ongoing growth.
As Director, Global Supply Chain, your threefold mission will be to:
Apply your supply chain expertise to develop and drive a Division-level strategic material sourcing plan that will quickly generate cost savings that meet/exceed Division level objectives.
Build and sustain authentic relationships with local site management by balancing Division level strategic sourcing goals with individual BU objectives.
Position yourself as a positive catalyst for change, promoting the value-added benefits of a Division Level Supply Chain center of excellence.
Your Rewards
With challenge comes opportunity, and if you enjoy a life away from the confines of a traditional office environment, traveling to the different sites and meeting with suppliers (about 50%), you'll find that our environment is ripe with a variety of rewards including:
High impact & visibility -- the General Managers and Vice Presidents of the different sites understand just how critical this plan is to the long-term success of our organization and the many benefits it will bring to the rest of the business, providing you with full alignment and support across the board, along with broad recognition for the achievements you make.
Career development -- you'll not only get to mold this newly created role, but as you drive savings and help us grow, you'll be able to take advantage of the "upward draft" of opportunity.
Name cachet -- the Curtiss Wright name is synonymous with innovation, integrity and reliability and our brand is well-known and received in the industry which will make it easier for you to get in front of suppliers and negotiate best value with both local and off-shore suppliers.
Pride -- employees at Curtiss-Wright are making history and have been doing so since the legendary first flight by the Wright Brothers over 100 years ago. There is a strong sense of pride among our employees in the products and services that we provide--products that not only serve some of the largest, most vital industries in the world, but also save lives. Our work has an impact on our customers, our country, and the world.
Excellent compensation -- in addition to a competitive base and generous incentive plan, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that offers a variety of health and savings/retirement benefits.
Our Requirements
A Bachelor's degree in business or a technical field; MBA is preferred
Minimum 10+ years of SCM experience including proven track record of SCM successes at corporate/divisional levels in an electronics manufacturing environment
A demonstrated ability to provide solid leadership through influence, and facilitate dynamic, cross-functional teams in multiple locations
Strong strategic supplier management and negotiating skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis and project management
Solid organizational skills, including a proven ability to follow through on projects to completion
A strong sense of integrity and the ability to exercise judgment, tact, and discretion
Proficiency in MS Office suite (particularly Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
Ability to travel, about 50% of the time, to nationwide destinations.
Familiarity with SAP or similar MRP system is a plus
More About Your Role
Initially this is an individual contributor role reporting to the Vice President/General Manager of the Littleton, MA site but you'll eventually oversee a small team of global commodity experts.
Calling on your experience and expertise, you'll aim to "hit the ground running" and start making a real impact in short order. Specifically, your responsibilities are to:
Develop and execute a Division wide strategic sourcing plan that:
Guides the selection, development and management of Core & Strategic suppliers to meet YOY commodity cost savings targets.
Establishes a consolidated, preferred supply base that:
Reduces inventory & lead times
Improves Quality
Protects against counterfeit components
Provides better terms and contract consistency across BU's
Creates a channel of obsolescence off load
Lowers overall total ownership costs
Works closely with local site management to balance Division level strategic sourcing with individual BU objectives
Maintains Division level quarterly business reviews with suppliers.
Maximizes VMI usage and automation to reduce transactional requirements.
Leverage SAP capabilities to capture and report timely and accurate Division wide procurement data and identify pricing discrepancies.
Evaluate business objectives and manage a small team of commodity experts (direct & indirect).
Provide point of escalation for commodity issues as appropriate.
Keys to Success
To excel in this role you will take a proactive approach to managing change. Initiating and driving change will require strong leadership, and it is key that you lead with integrity and in alignment with our organizational values to quickly establish yourself within the organization and gain both the respect and trust of your team. Other facets of success will be to:
Leverage strong interpersonal skills in managing relationships with suppliers, striking an appropriate balance between being cordial and tough.
Demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness in a lean, results-oriented culture without a lot of layers.
Take a creative approach to solving problems and a proactive approach to anticipating and heading off issues.
If this sounds like the right mix of challenge and opportunity for you, and you meet the minimum qualifications, we want to hear from you!
Who We Are
Curtiss-Wright Corporation has a long history dating back to the Wright brothers' first flight in 1903. We have continued on the path that they began as a company, which was centered upon engineering, and have applied that expertise to a number of markets. Through our core product groups, Engineered Systems, Embedded Computing and Integrated Sensing, we provide advanced technology solutions for our customers' most challenging requirements in the air, on the ground, at sea and under fire.
Headquartered in Roseland, New Jersey, we design, manufacture, and overhaul products for motion control and flow control applications, and provide a variety of metal treatment services. There are approximately 5,900 Curtiss-Wright employees worldwide. For more information please visit www.curtisswright.com.
A division of Curtiss-Wright Controls, Embedded Computing has a long and proud history of supplying flight control and utility actuation components and subsystems used on military and commercial aircraft platforms. Representing the best in their fields, our multiple business units work as one fully integrated company to offer value-added comprehensive subsystem solutions for the most challenging motion control requirements.
Opportunity Overview
This is a ground floor (no legacy) opportunity to showcase your supply chain expertise and make a significant impact at one of the defense and aerospace industry's most respected and innovative suppliers!
Curtiss-Wright Controls' Embedded Computing division is now seeking a seasoned Director, Global Supply Chain who can harness the power of synergy to maximize our supply base across multiple sites (that have a combined annual procurement spend of over $80M) and develop robust and scalable supply chain processes to serve our immediate needs as well as support our ongoing growth.
As Director, Global Supply Chain, your threefold mission will be to:
Apply your supply chain expertise to develop and drive a Division-level strategic material sourcing plan that will quickly generate cost savings that meet/exceed Division level objectives.
Build and sustain authentic relationships with local site management by balancing Division level strategic sourcing goals with individual BU objectives.
Position yourself as a positive catalyst for change, promoting the value-added benefits of a Division Level Supply Chain center of excellence.
Your Rewards
With challenge comes opportunity, and if you enjoy a life away from the confines of a traditional office environment, traveling to the different sites and meeting with suppliers (about 50%), you'll find that our environment is ripe with a variety of rewards including:
High impact & visibility -- the General Managers and Vice Presidents of the different sites understand just how critical this plan is to the long-term success of our organization and the many benefits it will bring to the rest of the business, providing you with full alignment and support across the board, along with broad recognition for the achievements you make.
Career development -- you'll not only get to mold this newly created role, but as you drive savings and help us grow, you'll be able to take advantage of the "upward draft" of opportunity.
Name cachet -- the Curtiss Wright name is synonymous with innovation, integrity and reliability and our brand is well-known and received in the industry which will make it easier for you to get in front of suppliers and negotiate best value with both local and off-shore suppliers.
Pride -- employees at Curtiss-Wright are making history and have been doing so since the legendary first flight by the Wright Brothers over 100 years ago. There is a strong sense of pride among our employees in the products and services that we provide--products that not only serve some of the largest, most vital industries in the world, but also save lives. Our work has an impact on our customers, our country, and the world.
Excellent compensation -- in addition to a competitive base and generous incentive plan, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that offers a variety of health and savings/retirement benefits.
Our Requirements
A Bachelor's degree in business or a technical field; MBA is preferred
Minimum 10+ years of SCM experience including proven track record of SCM successes at corporate/divisional levels in an electronics manufacturing environment
A demonstrated ability to provide solid leadership through influence, and facilitate dynamic, cross-functional teams in multiple locations
Strong strategic supplier management and negotiating skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis and project management
Solid organizational skills, including a proven ability to follow through on projects to completion
A strong sense of integrity and the ability to exercise judgment, tact, and discretion
Proficiency in MS Office suite (particularly Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
Ability to travel, about 50% of the time, to nationwide destinations.
Familiarity with SAP or similar MRP system is a plus
More About Your Role
Initially this is an individual contributor role reporting to the Vice President/General Manager of the Littleton, MA site but you'll eventually oversee a small team of global commodity experts.
Calling on your experience and expertise, you'll aim to "hit the ground running" and start making a real impact in short order. Specifically, your responsibilities are to:
Develop and execute a Division wide strategic sourcing plan that:
Guides the selection, development and management of Core & Strategic suppliers to meet YOY commodity cost savings targets.
Establishes a consolidated, preferred supply base that:
Reduces inventory & lead times
Improves Quality
Protects against counterfeit components
Provides better terms and contract consistency across BU's
Creates a channel of obsolescence off load
Lowers overall total ownership costs
Works closely with local site management to balance Division level strategic sourcing with individual BU objectives
Maintains Division level quarterly business reviews with suppliers.
Maximizes VMI usage and automation to reduce transactional requirements.
Leverage SAP capabilities to capture and report timely and accurate Division wide procurement data and identify pricing discrepancies.
Evaluate business objectives and manage a small team of commodity experts (direct & indirect).
Provide point of escalation for commodity issues as appropriate.
Keys to Success
To excel in this role you will take a proactive approach to managing change. Initiating and driving change will require strong leadership, and it is key that you lead with integrity and in alignment with our organizational values to quickly establish yourself within the organization and gain both the respect and trust of your team. Other facets of success will be to:
Leverage strong interpersonal skills in managing relationships with suppliers, striking an appropriate balance between being cordial and tough.
Demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness in a lean, results-oriented culture without a lot of layers.
Take a creative approach to solving problems and a proactive approach to anticipating and heading off issues.
If this sounds like the right mix of challenge and opportunity for you, and you meet the minimum qualifications, we want to hear from you!
Who We Are
Curtiss-Wright Corporation has a long history dating back to the Wright brothers' first flight in 1903. We have continued on the path that they began as a company, which was centered upon engineering, and have applied that expertise to a number of markets. Through our core product groups, Engineered Systems, Embedded Computing and Integrated Sensing, we provide advanced technology solutions for our customers' most challenging requirements in the air, on the ground, at sea and under fire.
Headquartered in Roseland, New Jersey, we design, manufacture, and overhaul products for motion control and flow control applications, and provide a variety of metal treatment services. There are approximately 5,900 Curtiss-Wright employees worldwide. For more information please visit www.curtisswright.com.
A division of Curtiss-Wright Controls, Embedded Computing has a long and proud history of supplying flight control and utility actuation components and subsystems used on military and commercial aircraft platforms. Representing the best in their fields, our multiple business units work as one fully integrated company to offer value-added comprehensive subsystem solutions for the most challenging motion control requirements.
Curtiss Wright Controls Embedded Computing is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
