Deputy Vice President Supply Chain

BAE Systems•Cedar Rapids, IA

13d•$157,911 - $268,449•Hybrid

About The Position

See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics –from detecting threats for fighter pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first –exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We innovate for those who move the world®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. BAE Systems is seeking an experienced supply chain professional with a continuous improvement mindset and an ability to challenge the status quo for the position of Deputy Vice President, Supply Chain. This position reports directly to the Vice President Supply Chain for an organization responsible for $3b+ in annual material requirements for the Electronic Systems (ES) Sector. With over 1100 supply chain professionals, the ES Sector supply chain team spans multiple locations primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom encompassing a broad range of technologies and requirements. The Deputy VP of Supply Chain is a critical leadership position responsible for assisting the Supply Chain VP in managing and improving the end-to-end supply chain results. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency, and new toolsets that enable significant ramps across the business areas to ensure the cost effective and timely delivery of products and services to our customers. This role will build on a person’s skillsets, expose the individual to our different Business Areas, and will challenge an individual’s strategy thinking all while delivering unified standardized tool sets across the entire sector. Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline and 12 years or more of directly related work experience preferably in a government-contracting environment
Experience in a large, complex, multifaceted design & manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of defense aerospace industry & regulations and leading major procurement efforts in a Department of Defense (DOD) contracting environment
Experience with organizational change management projects and strategic planning to meet long term transformation goals
Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate and mentor a team. Excellent relationship / interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to foster and grow relationships cross-functionally
Financial acumen, with strong analytical and problem solving skills, with ability to make data-driven decisions
Strong understanding of supply chain strategies for commercial markets
Experience with supply chain software and technologies, such as Oracle ERP systems

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in a related field
Well versed with Oracle ERP system
Lifecycle Management experience
10 plus years’ experience in operations, supply chain, procurement
Professional Supply Chain Certification: C.P.M., C.P.S.M., P.M.P
Contracts background

Responsibilities

Enable Supply Chain strategy development to support scaling with speed while reducing risk
Leading Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) implementation across the Sector
Establishing our long term supply chain technology integration strategy
Partners with the Global Process Owner (GPO) to help drive AI tool sets to the team with a plan to scale a unified and standardized approach across the Sector
Partnering with Cross-Functional Teams (Supplier Quality and Programs) to Streamline and Right-Size the Supply Chain
Providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to supply chain professionals to drive performance and achieve objectives

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.