Military Fellowship Program: Supply Chain Program Manager

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Greenville, TX

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About The Position

SNC's Military Fellowship Program partners with programs such as SkillBridge and Hiring Our Heroes to provide fellowship opportunities to service members transitioning to the civilian workforce. These fellowships include up to six months of on-the-job industry training for eligible service members. During this time, participants gain valuable work experience in the civilian sector and build professional networks as they prepare for their transition to full-time civilian work. NOTE: You must be currently serving on active duty to be eligible for this fellowship program. This program is not for veterans who have already separated from the military. Staffed out of Supply Chain and assigned to a program or proposal, Supply Chain Program Managers (SCPMs) are the primary experts for both Supply Chain Program Management and Technical responsibility of a Supplier's SOW. As a SCPM, you may oversee daily operations for multiple lower-level SCPMs and/or Supply Chain Project Coordinators (SCPCs). You will be accountable for the overall supply chain performance of the business unit or large, complex programs' including cost, technical, schedule planning, and execution. You will collaborate with assigned Subcontract Leads, Purchasing Agents, Program Office staff, Engineering teams, Operations personnel, and Business Management to develop strategies that meet program missions. This includes ensuring timely completion of all technical requirements documentation as well as maintaining adequate labor/non-labor budgets. The role involves consolidating supply chain risks at the program level while mitigating them effectively.

Requirements

• Currently serving as active duty military and be eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program.
• Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis Technical/Engineering concentration.
• Typically, 8+ years of progressive supply chain experience, which includes 4+ years of program/people management experience.
• Experience in multiple phases of product cycle to include prototyping, development, qualification, certification, LRIP, FRP, and Sustainment.
• Working experience in program management and knowledge of supply chain techniques including procurement regulatory requirements.
• Experience working with the Department of Defense (DoD) and Aerospace and Defense (A&D) sectors.
• Experience with commodities such as electronics, software, and other high-tech sectors.
• Experienced in Design for Supply Chain (DFSC) initiatives.
• Working knowledge with Risk and Opportunity Management, EVMS, Material Sale Forecasts, ERP/MRP, Gate Reviews.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication, with ability to present in front of groups.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Ability to travel 25% of time on average, with extensive travel from time to time.

Nice To Haves

• Higher technical education (postgraduate) may be considered as substitute for relevant technical experience.
• Strong Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Understanding of FAA Regulations, AS9100, Cyber Security, and other industries requirements.
• Ability to influence all levels of the organization.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required.
• Program Management Professional (PMP) or applicable Defense Acquisition University (DAU) certifications.
• Certification by the Institute of Supply Management (ISM).
• Experience working in CostPoint or other MRP/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of SCPCs and SCPM 1, providing daily oversight and guidance on SNC's tools, procedures, and processes.
• Participate in and occasionally lead programmatic and technical meetings with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Attend Program Reviews with subcontractors to provide updates, communicate needs and status, and request program-driven changes.
• Develop the Program-level Supply Chain Management Plan, outlining supply chain strategies, reporting, and communication plan.
• Develop a cohesive strategy for forming effective teaming within our supply chain network.
• Develop comprehensive negotiation strategies to facilitate the formalization of strategic agreements with key suppliers.
• Create tailored sourcing strategies that address each category's unique requirements.
• Evaluate the performance and capabilities of current suppliers and the supply chain.
• Lead make / buy assessments from supply chain perspective.
• Act as the supply chain architect and liaison for the proposal or program.
• Manage the cost, technical, and schedule aspects of supply chain for a given proposal or program.
• Track progress against the Supply Chain schedule, identifying and addressing any deviations.
• Lead the development of Supplier/Subcontractor Statements of Work (SSOW), Supplier Data Requirement Lists (SDRLs), and other requirements flow downs.
• Monitor actual costs against budgeted costs and report variances.
• Prepare regular status reports on cost, schedule, and performance metrics.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• 3 weeks paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree