Supply Chain Manager I

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Hagerstown, MD

16d

About The Position

The Supply Chain Manager I leads a team responsible for managing the supply base and supporting company programs. The role establishes priorities, coordinates across departments to meet production schedules, drives supply chain innovation, and helps achieve material, planning, and production objectives. The position is within the Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area, which provides command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions for Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial, and international customers worldwide.

The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required. Work may take place in an office or hybrid environment, and regular travel may be required for supplier visits and audits. The posting will remain open for at least five days and may be extended based on business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; relevant experience may substitute for the educational qualification.
• At least 7 years of experience in operations or a related area; without a degree, at least 11 years of related experience is required. A higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and supply chain principles.
• Proficient negotiation skills.
• Supply Chain Management skills.
• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
• Proficiency using a computer for extended periods.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Professional certification such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management).
• Experience in both development and production.
• In-depth working knowledge of commodity, category, and sourcing management.
• Background in manufacturing timelines and requirements.
• Ability to read and understand technical requirements.
• Experience in supply chain supporting government contracts.
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) compliance.
• Experience with major Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P)/Source-to-Pay (S2P) systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead buyers, subcontracts management specialists, and category leads, ensuring their performance aligns with company objectives.
• Define, develop, and improve the supply base to support program requirements.
• Develop and execute material business plans and forecasts to meet program needs.
• Collaborate with executive management, program management, and other departments to align supply chain activities with company objectives.
• Identify, mitigate, and resolve supply chain risks and issues to support program success.
• Drive supply chain innovation by using current procurement systems and exploring new technologies.
• Set, measure, and communicate supply chain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to improve visibility and achieve goals.
• Prepare capital, contract equipment, and facility requests based on program and company demands.

Benefits

• Annual incentive pay based on performance and commensurate with the position level.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• Three weeks of paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager