Director, Military Materials (Spares)

Job Description SummaryIn this role you have responsibility for all aspects of Military Spare Parts including proposals, order management, material fulfillment, customer satisfaction, profitability, and cash efficiency. In addition, this person will work with customers externally and internally to identify new opportunities to improve our current processes and enable long term growth.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead Inquiry to Order (ITO) processes through Order to Remittance (OTR). Deliver business sales, contribution margin, develop proposals; negotiate with customers.
• Drive pricing strategies to increase sales and improve margins
• Identify and execute pro-active actions to reduce spares inventory and increase inventory turns
• Partner with supply chain to minimize sellable spare parts delinquency
• Drive results and efficiency in order management with improved digital tools and data integration
• Lead teams to improved forecast and predictability of customer demand
• Identify and resolve customer issues to drive win-win solutions. Main executive responsible for Defense Logistics Agency and Boeing Distribution Inc relationships
• Build & foster stronger, transparent & collaborative customer relationships centered around trust.
• Manages a large team of teams of senior & lead professionals & order management contractors. Requires specialized knowledge within the function.
• Strong Influencing and Negotiation skills and leadership coaching to facilitate contract renewals and new campaigns
• Improve team culture in utilizing Lean as a Management system
• Continuously drive for improved Diversity and Inclusion
• Stay informed on industry trends to help shape business strategies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's and or Master's Degree from an Accredited College or University (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)
• Ability to travel as needed
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Clearance

Additional Qualifications:

• This role is restricted to U.S. person (s) (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.

Additional Job Description

Compensation Grade

EB

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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