Senior Specialist, Supply Chain Management
About The Position
This position provides Supply Chain/Material Management (SC/MM) representation and leadership in support of Business Unit and Business Development activities. The Senior Specialist uses supply chain and project management knowledge to lead the SC/MM functional organization in developing and documenting strategies, plans, and processes for managing the supply chain and integrating it into the Program Management plan. Under general oversight, the position works directly with Program Management and serves as the primary customer contact for the Supply Chain portion of program activities. The role represents procurement on integrated program teams (IPTs) and works cross-functionally to resolve material status issues and other problems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior supply chain experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior supply chain experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior supply chain experience.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of supply chain management, lean manufacturing, assembly, and ATP processes.
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Ability to use technical knowledge and experience to evaluate plans, processes, and supporting team results.
- Excellent communication skills, self-motivation, and strong leadership skills, including the ability to interpret program management, engineering, and supplier demands in a continuously changing environment with minimal guidance.
- Solid working knowledge of project management methods in the defense acquisition environment, including program planning, integrated master scheduling, budgeting, and earned value management.
- Ability to implement product design and development stage-gate processes, including reviews for design, build, and test.
Responsibilities
- Assemble and lead integrated cross-functional teams within assigned programs, working with suppliers, the supply chain director, program managers, functional managers, and customers to achieve subcontract cost, schedule, and technical objectives.
- Support the Supply Chain portion of development and production proposals, including planning and executing affordability, supplier quality, and other supplier performance improvement initiatives for Government and Prime Contractor programs.
- Support subcontract negotiations and assist in developing supplier baseline program plans, including supplier budget and schedule baselines consistent with program plans.
- Communicate within and outside the Supply Chain organization; prepare presentations and lead presentations to peers, customers, suppliers, and managers.
- Represent procurement on program integrated program teams and interface cross-functionally to resolve material status, problems, or issues.
- Act as the primary customer contact for the Supply Chain portion of program activities.
Benefits
- Health and disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Education assistance
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
