Specialist, Supply Chain Management - Materials

Job Title: Specialist, Supply Chain Management - Materials 

Job Code: 38862

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 Material Program Management position provides Supply Chain/Material Management (SC/MM) representation and leadership in support of Business Unit and Business Development activities. This role is 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. The position works directly with Program Management and serves as the primary customer contact for the Supply Chain portion of program activities. It also represents procurement on the Integrated Program Teams (IPTs) and interfaces cross‑functionally to resolve material status issues, problems, or risks.

Essential Functions

• Assemble and lead integrated cross‑functional team(s) within assigned program(s), interacting with suppliers, the 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 executing affordability, supplier quality, and other supplier performance improvement initiatives submitted to Government and Prime Contractor programs.
• Support negotiation of subcontracts and assist in developing supplier baseline program plans, including supplier budget and schedule baselines consistent with program plans.
• Prepare and lead presentations to peers, customers, suppliers, and managers.
• Communicate effectively within and outside of the Supply Chain organization.
• Oversee contract negotiations with critical suppliers, including those that are single or sole source due to technology requirements.
• Travel up to 10% to other facilities and suppliers across the country.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; OR a graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; OR, 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 team results.
• 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 processes (design, build, and test reviews).
• Experience leading, coaching, reviewing, and critiquing the work of supporting team members to maximize program success.
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously and make real‑time adjustments in response to issues or unexpected results.

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