Senior Director - Supply Chain

Supply Chain Operations Leader

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

The position will lead the Supply Chain Operations team for the Delivery Vehicle Business Unit. This role will be responsible for key areas supporting global supply chain. Supplier performance, business process development, risk management, technology advancement, and continuous improvements are areas the role will focus on. The position will lead associated teams and help assess the effectiveness and development of those teams. Will partner and collaborate with department, segment, and corporate leaders to gather feedback, review analysis, and present new processes and process improvement for discussion to ensure high agreements are reached.

This role is based in Oshkosh, WI, however, we are open to considering remote candidates who are able to travel as needed.

Your impact :

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

Lead the strategic supply chain operations across the delivery vehicle business unit.

Drive performance of the supply chain to meet or exceed quality, delivery, and cost targets.

Drive value engineering initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize product design, reduce costs, and improve supply chain efficiency without compromising quality or performance.

Lead the maturation of supply chain processes in all sub-disciplines.

Leverage advanced analytics, robotic process automation, and digitization to advance the performance of supply chain.

Ensure effectiveness and relevance of supporting services of the global procurement organization.

Manage productivity and efficiency, ensuring compliance with budget targets.

Develop comprehensive supplier strategies for new product development in partnership with cross-functional teams that include : manufacturing complexity, long-term supplier viability, obsolescence considerations, balancing development, sustainment costs with per part costs, data rights, and aftermarket agreements.

Lead strategic supplier negotiations and manage supplier agreements to ensure optimal terms, cost-effectiveness, and long-term partnerships.

Provide guidance and mentorship to senior leaders and individual contributors.

Mentor, develop, and lead supply chain teams.

Advocate, develop business cases, and lead processes maturity and technology advancement.

Ensure high performing organization through feedback and team development.

Create and drive functional strategies and objectives for the supply chain function.

Assess organizational effectiveness of function and drive for continuous improvement and alignment to business needs.

Collaborate with GPSC leadership and enterprise supply chain teams to leverage cost and supplier relationship size and scale to attain best operational and financial performance.

Ensure compliance to company standards.

Lead the supply chain risk management program.

Analyze data and recommendations to identify trends, risk, and impact to the organization and reduce the risk through root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Build open and trusting relationships with team members through frequent meaningful conversations, ensuring individual development plans are in place.

Minimum qualifications :

Bachelors degree with ten (10) or more years of experience within Supply Chain or a related field.

Five (5) or more years of management or leadership experience.

Ability to travel 25%.

Standout qualifications :

Relevant industry-related certifications.

Experience managing $0.5B (minimum) per year supply chain.

Supply base experience within the automotive or aerospace industries.

Supply chain experience within the manufacturing industry.

Ability to effectively communicate.

Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow-through and attention to detail.

Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where requirements are constantly changing.

Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.

Pay Range : $148,300.00 - $274,300.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education, and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law, it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporations legal duty to furnish information.