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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.
Job Description
About Teledyne FLIR Defense
Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to safeguarding lives with cutting-edge sensing and threat detection technologies. Our arsenal includes advanced surveillance sensors, handheld devices, unmanned vehicles, lasers, and more solutions that increase operational effectiveness for warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams.
We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense industry. If you’re mission-driven to globally collaborate on life-saving solutions, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.
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Job Summary:
The Director, Supply Chain is responsible for the strategic leadership, development, and execution of end-to-end supply chain operations supporting Teledyne FLIR operations, engineering, and business objectives. This position oversees procurement, strategic sourcing, inventory management, supplier development, and supply chain risk management to ensure a resilient, cost-effective, and scalable supply chain. The Director partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Program Management, and Commercial teams to align supply chain strategies with customer demand, operational requirements, business growth initiatives, and financial objectives.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with company objectives and customer commitments.
- Lead procurement, strategic sourcing, inventory control, and supplier management functions.
- Establish and monitor KPIs for supplier quality, delivery, inventory, and cost performance.
- Lead supplier selection, qualification, negotiations, and relationship management activities.
- Drive SIOP processes and inventory optimization efforts.
- Partner with Operations to support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and disruptions.
- Lead, mentor, and develop supply chain personnel.
- Ensure compliance with ITAR, FAR, DFARS, ISO, and other applicable requirements.
- Support audits and provide supply chain performance reporting.
- 10-20% travel required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience.
- 5+ years leading supply chain organizations in manufacturing.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and supply chain planning tools.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree.
- CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, or equivalent certification.
- Experience in aerospace, defense, electronics, or government contracting.
- Knowledge of electronic and electro-mechanical supply chains.
Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.
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Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.
Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience
- 5+ years leading supply chain organizations in manufacturing
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and supply chain planning tools
- Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
- MBA or advanced degree
- CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, or equivalent certification
- Experience in aerospace, defense, electronics, or government contracting
- Knowledge of electronic and electro-mechanical supply chains
Teledyne FLIR Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Teledyne FLIR and has not been reviewed or approved by Teledyne FLIR.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes progressive vacation that increases with tenure, sick leave, and paid holidays. Immediate eligibility and flexible scheduling at some sites support practical use of leave.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, alongside short- and long-term disability. Wellbeing resources such as on-site fitness options and no-cost counseling are available in the U.S.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is offered, complemented by tax-advantaged accounts and, in some divisions, an ESPP. Match terms were enhanced recently at the corporate level.
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What We Do
Teledyne FLIR designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes technologies that enhance perception and awareness. We bring innovative sensing solutions into daily life through our thermal imaging, visible-light imaging, video analytics, measurement and diagnostic, and advanced threat detection systems. Teledyne FLIR offers a diversified portfolio that serves a number of applications in government & defense, industrial, and commercial markets. Our products help first responders and military personnel protect and save lives, promote efficiency within the trades, and innovate consumer-facing technologies. Teledyne FLIR strives to strengthen public safety and well-being, increase energy and time efficiency, and contribute to healthy and intelligent communities.
