Mgr- Supply Chain
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 directly accountable for overall program performance from a supply chain perspective and develops and executes material strategies, supply chain objectives, and enterprise objectives. The SCPM works with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to create common schedules based on Material Requirements Planning, with responsibilities spanning business development through supply chain activities and contract closure. The SCPM influences program objectives and long-range goals, manages program risks and opportunities, supports customer briefings and proposal activities, and monitors program performance and financial measures. The role also develops budgets, targets, sales forecasts, and short-range material estimates at completion, and collaborates with other programs to improve execution efficiency. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. Its work spans air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and customer support. The company describes its culture as performance-driven and values-led, grounded in curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, and focused on national security and community and planetary impact.
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; equivalent 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 disseminate information collaboratively with internal and external customers, supply chain partners, and cross-functional teams.
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organization 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 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 DoD 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 create common schedules based on Material Requirements Planning.
- Manage supply chain activities from the front end of the business through contract closure.
- Manage program risks and opportunities.
- Provide briefings in customer forums.
- Develop and execute supply chain strategies and plans 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 applicable tailoring.
- Develop and lead supply chain proposal activities, including task descriptions and bases of estimate.
- Develop and execute risk and opportunity plans to meet program objectives.
- Identify and develop opportunities for small business participation.
- Monitor and proactively address performance and financial metrics, including cost, schedule, quality, and EVMS.
- Develop and track budgets and targets; initiate and maintain accurate sales forecasts and short-range material EACs.
- Collaborate with other programs to maximize program execution efficiency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
