Principal Supply Chain Program Manager

Blue Origin • Space Coast, FL

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About The Position

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. Our Principal Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) will drive supply chain management solutions and projects across the Blue Origin network. You will be responsible for delivering the projects and programs for the Inventory management strategy at Blue Origin, ensuring End to End storage systems are planned, and implemented ahead of schedule and with exceptional quality. Key candidate attributes to facilitate success in this role include influencing, facilitation, presentation, communication, process development, analysis, and problem solving specifically in an Aerospace Industry Direct Environment. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, task management and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Requirements

• 10 years of experience, Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related industry experience.
• Experience as a people manager; encouraging and in support of performance management activities, goal setting, career counseling, compensation planning, and employee training and /or talent development while managing employees and employee relations issues within varying levels of the Organization.
• Must have a thorough knowledge and experience in inventory management systems and warehouse management systems including tools for inventory health.
• Track record of managing complex supply chain inventory movements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate complex ideas, anticipate potential objections and persuade others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, manage trade-offs and evaluate new ideas with internal and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to work across disciplines with engineering, design, and project management counterparts to deliver online products/services
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions
• Experience establishing & maintaining KPIs to track and monitor performance and develop improvement plans
• Experience with and knowledge of defense acquisition.
• Demonstrated deep knowledge and experience in Supply Chain Management and Program Management
• Create and maintain systems and processes to streamline operations.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills developed from contracts, proposal management, supplier management, capture management or similar negotiating activities.
• Ability to develop and execute project plans within budget and schedule constraints, ability to simultaneously manage multiple programs and priorities.
• Strong analytical skills, data driven with experience in establishing and tracking program metrics
• Track record of working in an ambiguous environment and ability to define processes that can scale
• Experience in Lean / Six Sigma, and demonstrate proficiency at creating models / tools, re-engineering business processes, and performing complex data analysis to improve profitability, cost structure by product group, and production volume attainment.
• Proven problem-solving skills. Able to solve unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions
• Occasional travel required

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent
• Current SECRET, TOP SECRET or TS/SCI Clearance
• An MBA in Business Administration or equivalent
• Warehouse /Inventory management experience in the aerospace or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monitoring of critical business-wide metrics and coordinate cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain effectiveness.
• Lead the development and execution of long-term inventory & capacity planning strategies to support growth.
• Implement advanced supply chain modeling techniques for inventory optimization and cost reduction.
• Utilize data-driven insights to drive efficiency and cost reduction in supply chain operations.
• Cultivate a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer obsession.
• Lead cross-functional teams in continuous improvement of supply chain processes and systems.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics for supply chain management.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to support operations.
• Coordinate and resolve company-wide risks and obstacles to align schedules with customer needs.
• Report key supplier progress to senior leadership in operational initiatives.
• Direct production readiness assessments for New Product Introduction and rate increases with business-wide impact.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees