Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities, creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 

Estimated annual base pay: $160,000 (minimum) - $200,000 (midpoint) - $240,000 (maximum)All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity401(k) match (4.5%)Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members  12 paid holidays, including floating holidays. Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hireVacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave. Paid parental leave.Adoption Assistance  Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits. Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life Member referral bonus Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible             Spending Voluntary benefits, including:  Home / Auto Insurance discounts Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 

Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re a Supply Chain professional, we have an exciting opportunity for you.  This position typically reports to the Vice President of Operations/Supply Chain within a business segment with primary responsibility for providing leadership and management for the external and internal supply base integration and performance as well as the materials processes. This leadership role directly contributes to the order fulfillment performance of the business group.

What You Will Be Doing 

Leads and/or participates in the development of integrated supply chain strategies – aligning and harmonizing operations and supply base strategies to optimize supply of components to A&T – definition and execution of core/non-core strategiesDirect management of supplier management and materials functional groups – including development of staffing plans, budgets and personnel managementEnsures positive key supplier relationships and activities.Drive effective management of staff – developing leadership bench strength, etc..Manage results through metrics and objectives – discipline in execution.Accountable for the performance of the supply base (internal and external). Develops and deploys strategies and tactics to improve overall performance and integration of supply base to the A&T groups globally.Provide critical linkage between the business group and the various commodities within Global Sourcing to ensure alignment and execution of initiatives.Develops and deploys strategies to align supply base (internal and external) capacity with business outlook to ensure security of supply.Interfaces with the PLC process to drive supplier integration in concert with Global Sourcing.Maintains accountability for the design and execution of the materials planning process – adjusting models to fit a changing business environment while maintaining alignment with overall Woodward tools and processes.Develops and deploys strategies to support long-term A&T strategies – WLES, etc.Maintains management of inventory levels in accordance with segment goals and objectives.Drives performance of shipping locations outside of specific segment as applicable.

What We Are Looking For 

Education:

US – Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)

Experience:

Minimum ten years experience in supply chain and materials management. Minimum of five years experience in leadership roles

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.