Principal Supply Chain Program Management

Position: Principal Supply Chain Program Management

Location: Fort Wayne Indiana United States

Job Details

• Our company is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse highperforming talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers mission and quest for professional growth. The company provides an inclusive engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote worklife success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values dedication to our communities and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
• Our company is the Trusted Disruptor for the global aerospace and defense industry. With customers missioncritical needs always in mind our more than 50000 employees deliver endtoend technology solutions connecting the space air land sea and cyber domains.

Job Description:

• Do you have what it takes to lead company Space Systems programs into the next era of space systems satellite programs Are you interested in competing and winning new business opportunities related to space Do you have what it takes to execute a fixed price development program that is literally changing the game in responsive space If so the companys Space Systems is seeking a Supply Chain Program Manager for the ISR Space business to capture and execute responsive space programs. Overall responsibilities include working with the customer and leading the internal and supplier teams in capturing and executing space programs and/or studies with emphasis on technology development and mission solutions including:

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for leading Space and Airborne Systems supply chain program management in partnership with Engineering Program Management and Operations to drive execution alignment with commodity strategies supply base optimization and lowest total acquisition cost on a key Program.
• Able to use handson crossfunctional approaches to identify pain points and drive improvements. Must have the passion business acumen and experience to drive bestinclass supply chain processes and efficiencies
• Work with the assigned functional and program leaders to track and coordinate all program deliverables highlighting key program risks and putting plans in place to mitigate those risks providing regular reports/updates on program status including identification and mitigation of longterm supply chain risks
• Manage the flow of critical milestones and project requirements including analysis of supplier capacity and capability. Will ensure supplier ability to supply parts with ongoing adjustment of material flow for adequate line fill and inventory optimization
• Provide technical support for DFx (design for all desirable manufacturability assembly test attributes) including reviewing engineering changes and assessment of materials/supply chain impact
• Active engagement in process improvements to continually increase efficiency and effectiveness of product development and supply chain processes
• Manage supplier relationships and supplier performance to achieve program and customer requirements
• Interacts with suppliers to ensure appropriate support and execution of deliverables as well as participate in managing supplier relationships and performance
• Interface and influence a diverse team comprised of the companys engineering and supply chain and supplier teammates
• Interface with program managers of various stakeholder programs
• Develop drive and track supply chain management metrics customized to space programs
• Responsible for highlevel relationship management evolve as recognized thought leader/trusted partner
• Fully understand customer mission gaps constraints and objectives
• Effectively communicate the companys value proposition from a technical and programmatic perspective
• Drive longterm business strategy
• Demonstrate high ethical standards and regard for the companys Code of Conduct

Qualifications:

• Requires mastery level knowledge within a specific technical area or multiple job areas. Viewed as an expert and/or resource within the field by peers in and outside the organization. Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Secret clearance preferred but not required
• Experience in the following contract types: FFP FPIF T&M Labor Hour Cost Reimbursement (w/fixedfee incentive fee or award fee)
• Experience as Cost Account Manager for Subcontracts managing budgets and sales forecasting
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Products
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to periodically travel to supplier facilities (mainly domestic locations)
• Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• By submitting your r sum for this position you understand and agree that the company may share your r sum as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
• Our company is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Our company is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion age national origin ancestry ethnicity gender (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or other related medical conditions) gender identity gender expression sexual orientation marital status veteran status disability genetic information citizenship status characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal state or local laws. The company maintains a drugfree workplace and performs preemployment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law.
• Security Clearance Required: No
• Visa Candidate Considered: No