Sr Mgr Planning Warehouse and Logistics (Ref2647F)

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and
support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical
instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is
dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit
Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a
global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and
commercial applications. For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on X.

Job Summary:

The Senior Manager, Planning, Warehouse & Logistics is responsible for overseeing and optimizing all planning, warehouse, and logistics operations to ensure efficient processing of all incoming and outgoing inventory, maintaining accuracy, and ensuring the timely flow of materials to support production. This role is essential for optimizing stock levels, managing multiple teams, and collaborating with corporate logistics in order to develop departmental plans and execute logistics operations.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Monitor and manage the flow of materials through receipt, production, and shipping.

• Direct and control the activities of the production planning function to ensure required material is managed effectively.

• Identifies and solves complex operational and organizational problems leveraging the appropriate resources within or outside the department.

• Ensure all incoming and outgoing inventory is processed efficiently and according to schedule.

• Maintain inventory accuracy and ensure proper data integrity in inventory management systems.

• Manage all aspects of warehouse operations, including material receipt, proper storage and organization of materials and assemblies, and distribution of critical components for defense systems.

• Oversee and implement cycle counting processes to ensure stock accuracy and minimize discrepancies.

• Monitor and manage transactions and stock levels, optimizing inventory levels for operational needs.

• Reconcile data storage systems and monitor inventory to ensure timely restocking and availability.

• Report key metrics and status updates related to warehouse operations, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

• Set and achieve warehouse team goals, ensuring alignment with overall operational objectives.

• Identify risks and opportunities related to warehouse operations, proposing and implementing solutions to optimize warehouse space utilization, reduce inventory costs, and improve material handling efficiency.

• Collaborate closely with corporate logistics teams to plan and manage local logistics operations, ensuring seamless material flow across the supply chain.

• Is accountable for the performance and results of multiple related teams including production planners, materials specialists, and other supply chain associates.

Education, Experience & License or Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field with 8-10 years of relevant experience in supply chain management, warehouse operations, and/or logistics within the defense, aerospace, or automotive industries, or an MBA with 6-8 years of related experience.

• Demonstrated experience in Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, purchasing, warehouse management systems, inventory control, Just-in-Time (JIT) production, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Outstanding leadership, negotiation, communication, and managerial skills with the proven ability to lead multiple cross-functional teams and drive operational efficiency improvements.

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual thinking skills

• Ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with procurement, production and logistics teams to ensure the efficient flow of materials.

• Ability to manage complex inventory systems for the manufacturing of military ground combat and tactical wheeled vehicles.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to prioritize initiatives based on business needs and requirements, particularly in managing complex inventories.

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Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit Systems of America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status. 

EEO STATEMENT:

Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.  Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ACCESSIBILITY:

Elbit Systems of America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.  If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [email protected].

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