Director Supply Chain

Description Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, side‑by‑side, all‑terrain vehicles, professional turf‑care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under several different brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves. Responsibilities Provide strategic supply chain leadership in all aspects of strategic sourcing, tactical procurement, and material availability to sustain our production lines and ensure a ‘clear‑to‑build’ approach. Drive a culture of accountability with a passion for stable operations. Leverage exceptional cost/price analysis and negotiation skills to provide best‑value solutions. Assure exceptional talent development and staffing to exceed the strategic and tactical goals of the business. Leverage common best practice processes to achieve improved supply‑chain planning performance visibility and efficiencies. Develop and execute integrated supply‑chain strategies focused on protecting the long‑term viability of production value streams and integrity to achieve superior contract execution performance. Work cooperatively and jointly to provide superior customer service internally to key stakeholders and organizations. Develop and implement standard work, metrics, and principles for the organization. Manage inventory levels, material flow, and logistics among suppliers, plants, and customers to achieve targeted delivery lead times while minimizing disruptions to manufacturing operations. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field required. Years of Experience: 8 or more years of experience required; experience with supervision of contracts or procurement activities of a procurement group, or experience in contract administration and writing. Software Knowledge: Experience with systems related to purchase order transactions (SAP or similar systems). EEO Statement Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr