Military Fellowship Program: Supply Chain Program Manager

Sierra Nevada • 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. 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.

Requirements

• Currently serving as active duty military and be eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program.
• Required 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.
• 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 which encompasses a robust framework that ensures seamless integration.
• 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 and actively engage cross-functional teams in collaborative planning sessions.
• Evaluate the performance and capabilities of current suppliers and the supply chain, forecast future needs, and develop negotiation strategies that promote sustained collaboration.
• Lead make / buy assessments from supply chain perspective.
• Collaborate and communicate potential long-term investment strategies to reduce lead-time and cost.
• Identify and coordinate the need for alternate or additional sources to enhance competition and leverage.
• Lead business requirements, technical evaluations, risk assessments, and Basis of Estimate (BOE) strategies in support of proposals and new pursuits.
• Provide supply chain strategy and status to internal and external customers.
• Support SNC's Design for Excellence (Dfx) initiatives by leading the Design for Supply Chain (DFSC) efforts.
• Act as the liaison between the Supply Chain management team and the program to ensure alignment of prime requirements.
• Initiate the Purchase Requisition (PR) to Purchase Order (PO) process.
• Create and update Supply Chain Program Review Charts, dashboards, highlighting the current cost, technical, and schedule performance of each program.
• Coordinate between supply chain teams to ensure timely schedules and milestone delivery.
• Manage the cost, technical, and schedule aspects of supply chain for a given proposal or program as the Program Management representative.
• 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.
• Identify potential risks within program specific supply chain and present mitigation plans to address risk.
• Use Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to assess project performance.
• 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

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees