Mgr - Supply Chain

BAE Systems•Louisville, KY

1d•$92,180 - $156,707

About The Position

BAE Systems has an opportunity available now for a Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) in Louisville, Kentucky, in support of the Combat Mission System (CMS) business area within the Platform and Services (P&S) sector. In this role, the SCPM will serve as a strong leader with demonstrated project management skills. Directly accountable for ensuring overall program performance from a supply chain perspective. A self-starter, the SCPM will develop and strive to achieve organizational and program objectives, while interfacing with all levels of internal management. Leads program supply chain activities and acts as a liaison between the Program Manager(s), other functional leads, and the Supply Chain organization. Responsible for the development, coordination, and execution of all program material strategies, supply chain objectives, and enterprise objectives. Works closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to create common schedules based on Material Requirements Planning. Responsibilities span from the front end of the business to Supply Chain activities through contract closure. The SCPM uses their influence for impact upon the overall objectives and long-range goals of the program and the program team.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and six (6) years of work experience in Supply Chain, Operations, or another relevant function. Work work considered in lieu of degree.
Knowledgeable in supply chain fundamentals, including expediting.
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills.
Able to prepare and lead presentations and briefs.
Highly effective communicator able to listen, negotiate, persuade, and disseminate information collaboratively with internal/external customers and supply chain partners and via cross-functional teams.
Computer skills, including MS Office Suite.
Organization and prioritizing skills.
Manufacturing environment experience.
Ability to support travel of up to 25%

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (i.e. masters in Supply Chain)
PMP certification
Leading/influencing cross-functional team
Demonstrated performance against financial budgets and forecasts
Supporting proposal efforts
Implementing continuous improvement, Six Sigma or Lean methodologies/principals
Experience within a DoD environment
Knowledge in FAR / DFARs

Responsibilities

Risk and Opportunity management
Provide briefings in customer forums
Develop and execute supply chain strategies and plans in conjunction with Program Buyers
Create, manage, and execute material program strategies and the material program plans
Provide comprehensive Supply Chain support for Proposal activities and ensure compliance for the programs and tailoring when applicable
Develop and lead supply chain proposal activities including task descriptions and basis of estimates.
Develop and execute risk/opportunity plans to meet program objectives.
Identify and develop opportunities for small business participation.
Monitor and pro-actively address performance and financial metrics including those related to cost, schedule, quality, and EVMS.
Develop and track budgets, targets, initiate and maintain accurate sales forecasts, short-range material EACs.
Collaborate with other programs to maximize efficiency of program execution.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
an employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
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.