Mgr I Supply Chain - Louisville KY
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 leads program supply chain activities and serves as a liaison among program managers, functional leads, and the Supply Chain organization. The role is accountable for overall program performance from a supply chain perspective and for developing, coordinating, and executing program material strategies, supply chain objectives, and enterprise objectives. It works closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to establish common schedules based on Material Requirements Planning. Responsibilities cover the business lifecycle from its front end through supply chain activities and contract closure, with the SCPM influencing program objectives and long-range goals. The SCPM manages risk and opportunity, presents in customer forums, supports proposal activities, and develops and executes supply chain strategies and plans with Program Buyers. The role also manages material program plans, budgets, targets, forecasts, and short-range material estimates at completion; monitors cost, schedule, quality, and EVMS metrics; identifies small-business participation opportunities; and collaborates with other programs to improve execution efficiency. The position is on-site in Louisville, Kentucky, with travel of up to 25%, including frequent travel to Aberdeen and Minneapolis. Relocation is not available.
Requirements
- Typically, a bachelor's degree in a related field and eight years of 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.
- Highly effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prepare and lead presentations and briefings.
- Ability to listen, negotiate, persuade, and communicate collaboratively with internal and external customers and supply chain partners, including through cross-functional teams.
- Computer skills, including the MS Office Suite.
- Strong organization and prioritization skills.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to travel up to 25%, including frequent travel to Aberdeen and Minneapolis.
- Must be a U.S. person.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree, such as a master's 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 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 create common schedules based on Material Requirements Planning.
- Manage supply chain activities from the front end of the business through contract closure, influencing program objectives and long-range goals.
- 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 plans.
- Provide Supply Chain support for proposal activities and ensure program compliance and applicable tailoring.
- 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, performance, and financial metrics.
- Develop and track budgets and targets; initiate and maintain accurate sales forecasts and short-range material estimates at completion.
- Collaborate with other programs to maximize efficiency of program execution.
- Support travel of up to 25%, including frequent travel to Aberdeen and Minneapolis.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
