Mgr I Supply Chain - Louisville KY

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Louisville, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is hiring a Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) to support the Combat Mission System business area within the Platform and Services sector. The SCPM is accountable for overall program performance from a supply chain perspective and leads program supply chain activities, serving as a liaison among program managers, functional leads, and the Supply Chain organization. The role develops and executes program material strategies and plans, supply chain objectives, and enterprise objectives in coordination with Engineering, Quality, and Operations. Responsibilities cover proposal activities and supply chain execution through contract closure, with influence on program objectives and long-range goals. This is an on-site position in Louisville, Kentucky, with travel of up to 25%; frequent travel to Aberdeen and Minneapolis is required to support program needs.

Requirements

Typically, a bachelor's degree in a related field and eight years of work experience in Supply Chain, Operations, or another relevant function; relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Knowledge of supply chain fundamentals, including expediting.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prepare and lead presentations and briefings.
Ability to listen, negotiate, persuade, and share information collaboratively with internal and external customers, supply chain partners, and cross-functional teams.
Computer skills, including proficiency with the MS Office Suite.
Organization and prioritization skills.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to travel up to 25%, including frequent travel to Aberdeen and Minneapolis.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree, such as a master's degree in Supply Chain.
PMP certification.
Experience leading or influencing cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated performance against financial budgets and forecasts.
Experience supporting proposal efforts.
Experience implementing continuous improvement, Six Sigma, or Lean methodologies and principles.
Experience within a Department of Defense environment.
Knowledge of FAR/DFARS.

Responsibilities

Lead program supply chain activities and act as a liaison among program managers, functional leads, and the Supply Chain organization.
Develop, coordinate, and execute program material strategies, supply chain objectives, and enterprise objectives.
Work with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to establish common schedules based on Material Requirements Planning.
Manage risks and opportunities, and develop and execute plans to meet program objectives.
Provide briefings in customer forums.
Develop and execute supply chain strategies and plans in conjunction with Program Buyers.
Create, manage, and execute material program strategies and material program plans.
Provide Supply Chain support for proposal activities and ensure program compliance and tailoring when applicable.
Develop and lead supply chain proposal activities, including task descriptions and bases of estimates.
Identify and develop opportunities for small business participation.
Monitor and proactively address performance and financial metrics related to cost, schedule, quality, and EVMS.
Develop and track budgets and targets, and initiate and maintain accurate sales forecasts and short-range material EACs.
Collaborate with other programs to maximize efficiency of program execution.