Mgr III- Supply Chain

BAE Systems•Dayton, OH

4d•$138,267 - $235,053•Onsite

About The Position

The Mgr III-Supply Chain Lead for the Ground Systems and Services (GSS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU) develops and maintains alignment between Supply Chain and the SBU. The role ensures that Supply Chain requirements across the portfolio of programs and pursuits are understood, appropriately staffed, and addressed to meet or exceed program expectations. The position partners with Supply Chain and SBU peers to develop supply chain strategies for proposals and pursuits, produce competitive and accurate bids, support supply base performance, and manage risks and opportunities during program execution. It is a matrixed role that functionally reports to the Senior Director of Supply Chain, with dotted-line accountability to the Vice President and General Manager of the GSS SBU. The position develops and implements supply chain strategy across the lifecycle from proposal and capture through sustainment, for a moderately to highly complex portfolio. It leads and develops supply chain professionals, supports subcontract performance and proposals, coordinates resources and staffing, and serves as the Supply Chain Management Leader and principal point of contact for SBU and Supply Chain leadership. The role also owns the related three-to-five-year Supply Chain strategy and tactical continuous-improvement plan, and works across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, the PMO, ITS, and Operations. The position requires regular on-site work at the primary work location at least three days during each normally scheduled week. Work may take place in an office, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor. Travel and local commuting between company campuses and other locations may be required. A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to apply, but the applicant must be willing and eligible to be submitted for applicable clearance or access after accepting an offer, depending on program requirements, and must be able to maintain it.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 12 or more years of related experience; equivalent experience may be considered.
Each higher-level degree, such as a master's degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. The degree must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or U.S. Department of Education.
Demonstrated expertise in moderately complex business procedures and strategies across the acquisition lifecycle, specifically within the DoW/NASA construct.
Professional experience as lead Supply Chain Manager and/or Subcontract Manager for multiple proposals or programs supporting DoW and/or NASA customers.
Professional experience and demonstrated expertise in U.S. Government proposal development, purchasing and acquisitions, and material handling.
Working knowledge of standard tools, KPIs, and processes used to support and measure Supply Chain purchasing, including MRP, invoicing, forecasting, and compliance.
Ability to act in a leadership capacity, provide vision to supervised employees, and guide departments and employees toward higher achievement.
Ability to relate effectively to others and cooperate as a team member.
Demonstrated expertise in the aerospace industry and government contracting and billing procedures.
Ability to interact effectively with suppliers and external customers at the highest levels.
Strong and proven leadership skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Must be willing and eligible to be submitted for applicable clearance or access, depending on program requirements, after accepting an offer, and able to maintain it.

Nice To Haves

Most of career spent as a team or organizational leader, such as a Supply Chain Manager or Material Program Manager, in an Aerospace & Defense Supply Chain organization; 25% or more of career with a Tier 1 defense contractor is preferred.
Experience working on research and development programs with NASA and/or government research laboratories.
Recognized formal industry certification in Program Management, Contract Management, and/or Supply Chain Management.
Capture or proposal lead experience.
Demonstrated track record of successful win-win supplier negotiations.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement Supply Chain strategy from proposal and capture through sustainment for the SBU's moderately to highly complex portfolio.
Lead, train, develop, and provide strategic direction to supply chain professionals; coordinate resources, oversee and report status, resolve issues, and provide coaching and mentoring.
Foster collaboration, innovation, empowerment, and continuous improvement.
Develop strategies to improve subcontractor performance, including proposal development, contract negotiation, and subcontract administration.
Guide subcontract professionals in identifying and managing supplier risks and opportunities, and ensure supplier performance issues are identified and resolved promptly.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and submit high-quality subcontract proposals that meet customer requirements and company goals.
Enable end-to-end Supply Chain strategies and proactive supplier engagement across the SBU by partnering with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and the PMO on make/buy, design-for-supply-chain, and technology roadmap initiatives.
Serve as Supply Chain Management Leader and single point of contact for SBU and Supply Chain leadership on Supply Chain actions, supplier relationships and issue resolution, long-range program, proposal and IRAD supply-base planning, and financial forecasting for SBU material sales.
Assign or perform the Supply Chain proposal lead role, coordinating and presenting complete Supply Chain inputs—including priced BOM, subcontract status, and direct Supply Chain labor inputs—for review and approval before proposal submission.
Ensure Supply Chain inputs to proposals, programs, and other operations comply with regulatory requirements and BAE Systems best practices.
Provide regular status to SBUs on Supply Chain aspects of proposals, programs, and other functions, including work handled by subcontract leads and managers across locations and SBUs.
Work with Supply Chain and SBU management to determine staffing requirements and assign or hire staff for business and program execution.
Own the three-to-five-year Supply Chain strategy relevant to the position and develop a tactical continuous-improvement plan for proposal and execution management.
Partner with Supply Chain, ITS, and Operations leaders to develop the technology roadmap and KPI and metric reporting for Supply Chain performance and organizational value.
Select, motivate, and counsel employees; administer salary and budget programs; ensure employee safety; and plan, organize, integrate, and measure departmental work.
Resolve Supply Chain resource, personnel, and performance problems with internal or external stakeholders.
Resolve business problems with SBU and Supply Chain management, suppliers, or customer representatives, and provide guidance on performance measurement and regulatory compliance.
Use leadership, program management, and change management skills to develop organizational talent and operate effectively in a matrix structure.
Ensure business is conducted ethically and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and directives.
Manage implementation of internal policies and procedures and support SBU and Supply Chain requests and continuous-improvement projects.
Understand business and program requirements and document cost, schedule, and technical performance impacts of Supply Chain activities on BAE Systems operating plans.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships across the department, SBUs, SCUs, and the company, and interact appropriately to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Perform other duties as necessary.