Supply Chain Principal (Principal Material Program Manager)

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering, and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations. Our ethos of honesty, trust, transparency, and alignment guides everything we do, fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, customer satisfaction, and collaboration.

About the Role

Performs supply chain and logistics functions such as material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection, and distribution. Creates integrated processes among internal functions (e.g., operations, purchasing, and logistics) and outside suppliers. This role requires specialized expertise and may lead functional teams or projects, exercising discretion and judgment in complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and expedites the flow of goods, resources, and information required by the supply chain to ensure critical processes run effectively and achieve organizational goals and performance KPIs.
• Coordinates with procurement, production, inventory control, distribution, transportation, and other functions to optimize the supply chain.
• Identifies bottlenecks or problem areas and escalates or proposes solutions.
• Works with suppliers to resolve issues and may assist in the negotiation of contracts or service arrangements.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree and 8-10 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
• Less than 25% travel likely.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• Skills in contract compliance, data analysis, supply chain optimization, supply chain planning, compliance monitoring, supply chain planning software, and general data analysis software.

Pay

$114,000.00 - $155,000.00 (USD). Hired applicants may be eligible to participate in the Company’s Gain Sharing Program.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and basic life insurance.
• Pre-tax spending accounts and enrollment in the company’s 401k plan.
• Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution.
• Voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance.
• 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually.
• Up to 3 weeks of paid family leave.