Supervisor, Materials

About the role

Saab, Inc. has a career opportunity for a dynamic, results-oriented Materials Supervisor to join the Supply Chain team in Syracuse, NY. As a Materials Supervisor, you will be a member of the Supply Chain Management team and will have a direct impact on performance in the receiving, stockroom, and shipping departments, with a team of material handlers as direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities related to the receiving, storing, shipping of materials or finished goods, and material movement.
• Advocate for a safety-first work environment by prioritizing safety in work processes, deploying ergonomic and safe handling practices, conducting routine safety talks, equipment training and audits, and partnering with the internal safety representative.
• Incorporate 5S and 6S principles and controls throughout the departments.
• Support packaging and shipping activities that are compliant with contractual requirements and company policy.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop pack and ship schedules that meet program contract dates and on-time delivery (OTD) metrics.
• Ensure stockroom materials are picked, prepared, and delivered to manufacturing to meet production schedules with a high level of quality and accuracy.
• Own department performance metrics, including data collection, analysis of actual performance versus targets, and development or refinement of KPIs.
• Report on metrics related to activities such as cycle counting and on-time delivery to internal and external customers.
• Develop and execute action plans based on metrics analysis to drive performance improvement and process effectiveness.
• Identify staffing needs and partner with HR to recruit, interview, and hire candidates.
• Develop training plans and provide ongoing employee feedback to support development of receiving, stockroom, and shipping material handlers.
• Support internal and external process audits in the incoming, stockroom, and shipping departments.
• Collaborate with incoming inspection and program teams to ensure timely processing of materials to support business revenue goals.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or Associate degree with 7+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with stockroom management, including cycle counting.
• Experience with safety management in a material handling or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work within standardized inventory procedures while also supporting process improvements.
• Experience managing a department in a metrics-driven environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle preferred).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work in a team environment, multitask, and support concurrent priorities for internal and external customers.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to operate a forklift (pending internal training and certification).
• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance, if required.

Skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supply chain experience in the defense industry with exposure to the defense acquisition process.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead teams and grow an organization from both a staffing and process perspective.
• Experience with USG, DoD, or FAA contracts.
• Experience participating in internal or external audits.
• Cross-functional experience working with Quality, Safety, Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, and Program Management teams.
• Continuous Improvement certification (Black Belt or Green Belt preferred).
• Experience interacting with programs and reporting to business leadership.
• Understanding of import/export shipping and documentation.

Citizenship Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.

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.