Mgr I Supply Chain - Sterling Heights MI
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 provides leadership and project management for supply chain activities and is accountable for overall program performance from a supply chain perspective. The role develops and pursues organizational and program objectives, interfaces with internal management at all levels, and serves as a liaison among program managers, functional leads, and the Supply Chain organization. The SCPM develops, coordinates, and executes program material strategies, supply chain objectives, and enterprise objectives. The role works with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to create common schedules based on Material Requirements Planning, with responsibilities extending from front-end business activities through supply chain execution and contract closure. It also influences program objectives and long-range goals.
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.
- 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 travel 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 or principles.
- Experience within 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 responsibilities from front-end business activities through contract closure.
- Manage program risks and opportunities, including developing and executing 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 where 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 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 program execution efficiency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
