Mgr I - Supply Chain

BAE Systems•Louisville, KY

17h•$92,180 - $156,707

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) to support the Combat Mission System (CMS) business area within the Platform and Services sector. The SCPM leads supply chain program activities and is accountable for overall program performance from a supply chain perspective. The role develops and pursues organizational and program objectives, works with internal management at all levels, and serves as a liaison among program managers, functional leads, and the Supply Chain organization. The position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and executing program material strategies, supply chain objectives, and enterprise objectives. It collaborates with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to establish common schedules based on Material Requirements Planning. Responsibilities cover proposal development, supply chain execution, and contract closure, with the SCPM influencing program objectives and long-range goals. The role also manages risk and opportunity, prepares customer briefings, supports proposals, develops and tracks budgets and forecasts, monitors program performance and financial metrics, identifies opportunities for small business participation, and collaborates across programs to improve execution.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and eight years of work experience in Supply Chain, Operations, or another relevant function; work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Knowledge of supply chain fundamentals, including expediting.
Highly 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.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to support travel of up to 25%, including frequent travel to Aberdeen and Minneapolis to support program needs.

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 in a DoD environment.
Knowledge of FAR and DFARS.

Responsibilities

Lead program supply chain activities and serve as a liaison between Program Managers, other functional leads, and the Supply Chain organization.
Ensure overall program performance from a supply chain perspective.
Develop, coordinate, and execute program material strategies, supply chain objectives, and enterprise objectives.
Work with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to create common schedules based on Material Requirements Planning.
Manage supply chain activities from proposal development through contract closure.
Manage program 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, including tailoring when applicable.
Develop and lead supply chain proposal activities, including task descriptions and bases of estimate.
Identify and develop opportunities for small business participation.
Monitor and proactively address cost, schedule, quality, EVMS, and other performance and financial metrics.
Develop and track budgets and targets, maintain accurate sales forecasts, and prepare short-range material EACs.
Collaborate with other programs to maximize efficiency of program execution.