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Lenexa, KS
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PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Manager with Emphasis in Electronic Commodity, in Lenexa, KS. Job ID#218121
Job Description:
As our Supply Chain Manager, you'll be the go-to leader for solving problems, removing roadblocks, and ensuring suppliers deliver on time. This role is about more than managing processes-it's about jumping in when issues arise, driving solutions, and keeping production moving.
Working closely with suppliers worldwide, you'll play a critical role in delivering affordable, high-quality parts that meet the dynamic needs of our customers. You'll not only fight today's fires but also drive long-term process improvements that strengthen supply chain performance and enhance profitability.
Travel expectation would be approximately 25-30% but can fluctuate up to 40% depending on needs of the business.
What You Will Do
Focus will be within the Electronics Commodity
• Act as a problem solver and go-to leader when urgent issues threaten production flow.
• Identify and implement operational solutions that achieve business objectives and remove barriers to delivery.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment by balancing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure business process outcomes align with organizational goals.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams to influence results and accelerate resolution.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions to ensure sustainable solutions.
• Drive operational efficiency, cost savings, and process improvements that support long-term growth.
• Apply project management and fact-based decision making to deliver results under tight timelines.
• Continuously seek out opportunities to improve operational effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
Qualifications You Must Have
• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Supply Chain AND SAP Experience a must!
Qualifications We Prefer
• Master's degree in business or technical field preferred
• Meaningful experience working with suppliers
• Project management and/or process improvement/Lean experience
• Customer Service mindset and strong follow up skills
• Delivery assurance experience
• Experience organizing initiatives and processes
• Strong working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with a variety of commodities is ideal results and ability to build relations with various partners
• Aerospace experience
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
Job Description:
As our Supply Chain Manager, you'll be the go-to leader for solving problems, removing roadblocks, and ensuring suppliers deliver on time. This role is about more than managing processes-it's about jumping in when issues arise, driving solutions, and keeping production moving.
Working closely with suppliers worldwide, you'll play a critical role in delivering affordable, high-quality parts that meet the dynamic needs of our customers. You'll not only fight today's fires but also drive long-term process improvements that strengthen supply chain performance and enhance profitability.
Travel expectation would be approximately 25-30% but can fluctuate up to 40% depending on needs of the business.
What You Will Do
Focus will be within the Electronics Commodity
• Act as a problem solver and go-to leader when urgent issues threaten production flow.
• Identify and implement operational solutions that achieve business objectives and remove barriers to delivery.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment by balancing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure business process outcomes align with organizational goals.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams to influence results and accelerate resolution.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions to ensure sustainable solutions.
• Drive operational efficiency, cost savings, and process improvements that support long-term growth.
• Apply project management and fact-based decision making to deliver results under tight timelines.
• Continuously seek out opportunities to improve operational effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
Qualifications You Must Have
• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Supply Chain AND SAP Experience a must!
Qualifications We Prefer
• Master's degree in business or technical field preferred
• Meaningful experience working with suppliers
• Project management and/or process improvement/Lean experience
• Customer Service mindset and strong follow up skills
• Delivery assurance experience
• Experience organizing initiatives and processes
• Strong working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with a variety of commodities is ideal results and ability to build relations with various partners
• Aerospace experience
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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