Supply Chain, Senior Director - CSC
in Dartmouth, NS

SUPPLY CHAIN, SENIOR DIRECTOR - CSC
Located at 3099 Barrington Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3K 5M7, and 35 Micmac Boulevard, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3A 4Y8, Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Over the next 30 years, our shipbuilders will construct 20 modern patrol ships and surface combatants for the Royal Canadian Navy as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.
We have built more than 80% of Canada's current combatant fleet and continue to perform maintenance and modernization work on these vessels. We are committed to building the best ships, with the best workforce in the best facilities. By joining our team of more than 2,300 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic, diverse, and family-friendly career with a company dedicated to your success, learning, health, wellness, and safety.
At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities .
The Supply Chain, Senior Director - CSC is a full time, permanent staff position (one position), based in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia. The language of work is English.
We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, women (applying for non-traditional positions), persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons and persons of the 2SLGBTQ community. ISI encourages applicants to self-identify in the cover letter/resume portion of your application. Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment where all employees feel supported and valued. ISI is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and to expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Candidates who require accommodation during the selection process are invited to contact [email protected] .
Reporting to the Vice President, Supply Chain and Quality, the Supply Chain, Senior Director - CSC will be responsible for the execution of the Supply Chain Strategy, and for the cost, quality, and delivery performance of the supply base in support of Irving Shipbuilding Inc. on the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) Program.
Requirements, Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience:
  • 10-15 years of senior management and leadership in Supply Chain Management in an industrial, aerospace, heavy manufacturing, Naval Shipbuilding or capital Defence environment
  • Experience within the shipbuilding industry is required
• Education:
  • Degree in a relevant discipline with professional accreditations or an MBA
• Excellent numeracy, business acumen, financial analysis and IT skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and diverse business
• Excellent communications skills

Key Competencies:

• Managing vision and purpose
• Drive for results
• Dealing with ambiguity
• Decision Quality
• Negotiation
• Conflict management and consensus building
• Accountability
• Building effective teams
• Developing people

All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Key Responsibilities:

• Working with the members of ISI Supply Chain function and CSC Program, provide leadership that ensures all Supply Chain strategy requirements are effectively executed
• Develop and Execute a Make/Buy strategy to deliver the cost targets for all ISI programs
• Lead contract and commercial negotiations with all external suppliers delivering the maximum value for all products and services for ISI
• Develop and Lead the organization construct for CSC Supply Chain and respective hiring strategy
• Provide input to the design and development of the CSC supply chain, including supplier selection
• Build relationships at Executive level with suppliers to ensure that problems, issues and improvement opportunities are addressed in a timely and effective manner
• Continuously improve the capability of the organization, deploying and developing supply chain professionals to further the aims of the company and in compliance with the ISI Business Management Model
• Direct and lead the delivery of products and services to ISI from external suppliers achieving 100% on-time delivery, at the highest quality levels and achieving all cost targets
• Continually assess CSC supply chain risks and build appropriate mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Lead the Supply chain Integration function ensuring process, cost and Continuous Improvement (CI) are managed across the ISI Supply Chain function
• Meet or Exceed the annual performance goals

What We Offer:
Irving Shipbuilding is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• RRSP matching program
• Health & Wellness reimbursements
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Shipbuilding and the larger network of the JD Irving group of companies
• Relocation costs (if applicable)

Please be advised that some positions within our business have been designated as 'Safety Sensitive' where the employee holding the position has a heightened responsibility for his/her own safety or the safety of others due to the nature of the job. If this is the case, you will be informed in the interview process.
For further details, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected] .
To Apply for this Career Opportunity:
Please complete the online application form. An up-to-date resume of past experience and education is required.
All applications will be reviewed by one of our recruiters. If the recruiter sees a potential opportunity (current or future) that matches your skills and experience, you will be contacted to discuss your qualifications for a position with Irving Shipbuilding.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.