Principal Supply Chain Manager

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 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 Missile Defense Program.

Able to use hands-on, cross-functional approaches to identify pain points and drive improvements.  Must have the passion, business acumen and experience to drive best-in-class 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 long-term 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 on-going 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 company's 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 high-level relationship management, evolve as recognized thought leader/trusted partner

Fully understand customer mission gaps, constraints, and objectives

Effectively communicate the company's value proposition from a technical and programmatic perspective

Drive long-term business strategy

Demonstrate high ethical standards and regard for the company's Code of Conduct

Ability to travel to supplier facilities (anticipated average of 40%-50%, primarily domestic locations)

Active DoW Top Secret Clearance

Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience, OR Graduate degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

Ability to obtain US Government security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Experience in the following contract types:  FFP, FPIF, T&M, Labor Hour, Cost Reimbursement (w/fixed-fee, 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