Manager, Supply Chain Management

Job Title: Manager, Supply Chain Management 

Job Code: 40169

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off  

Job Description:

The Manager, Supply Chain Management position provides Supply Chain/Material Management (SC/MM) representation in support of Business Unit and Business Development activities. They are responsible for effectively support the SC/MM functional organization to develop and document strategies, plans, and processes to manage the supply chain for integration into the Program Management plan. Under minimal supervision, they work directly with Program Management and may act as the primary customer contact for the Supply Chain portion of the program activities. They may represent procurement on the program integrated program teams (IPTs) and interface cross functionally in the resolution of material status, problems or issues. Manages individual(s) typically consist of experienced professionals or lower-level supervisors or associate managers. Leads, directs and reviews the work of direct report(s) who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments. Has hiring, firing, promotion and compensation authority within own organization, in accordance with management review and approval. Reports to Senior Manager or higher. 

Essential Functions:

• This position requires 10% travel.


• Assemble and lead integrated cross functional team(s) within assigned program(s) while interacting with supplier(s), supply chain director, program managers, functional managers, and customers to achieve subcontract cost, schedule and technical objectives.


• Support the Supply Chain portion of development and production proposals, including planning and execution of affordability, supplier quality and other supplier performance improvement initiative, being submitted to Government and Prime Contractor programs.


• Support negotiation of subcontracts and assist in the development of supplier baseline program plans including development of supplier budget and schedule baselines, consistent with program plans.


• Prepare presentations and lead teams in presentations to peers, customers, suppliers and managers. 

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior related management experience; or a Graduate Degree or equivalent with 7 years of prior related management experience; or a minimum of 13 years of prior related management experience in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of supply chain management, lean manufacturing, assembly and ATP processes.


• working knowledge of project management methods within the defense acquisition environment including program planning, integrated master scheduling, budgeting and earned value management. 


• Ability to implement product design and development stage gate process (reviews for design, build, and test).


•  Experience in financial forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.