Specialist, Supply Chain Management

Job Title: Specialist, Supply Chain Management

Job Code: 39271

Job Location: Huntsville, AL or Camden, AR

Job Schedule: Varies by location

Job Description:

The Material Program Management position provides Supply Chain/Material Management (SC/MM) representation and leadership in support of Business Unit and Business Development activities. They are responsible for effectively leading 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. They work directly with Program Management and act as the primary customer contact for the Supply Chain portion of the program activities. They represent procurement on the program integrated program teams (IPTs) and interface cross functionally in the resolution of material status, problems or issues.

Essential Functions:

• 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. 


• Communicate within and outside of the Supply Chain organization.


• Oversee contract negotiations with critical suppliers that are often single or sole sourced based on technology.


• 10% Travel to other facilities and suppliers across the country.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Flexibility to work extended hours as needed.


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


• Ability to use technical knowledge and experience to evaluate plans, processes and results of the supporting team.


• Solid 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 leading, encouraging, reviewing and critiquing work of supporting team members to maximize program success.


• Ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously and to make real-time plan adjustments in response to problems and unexpected interim results.