Principal Supply Chain Program Manager

Direct Hire - Full Time position in Wilmington, MA or Fort Wayne, IN. United States Citizenship is required due to government contract requirements.

Requirements

• 12 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree (10 years with Master's, 16 years with no degree)
• Active TS/SCI clearance, no exceptions
• Ability to work a 9/80 work schedule
• Live within drivable distance to either Wilmington, MA or Fort Wayne, IN
• Ability to travel to supplier facilities, up to 50%, primarily to domestic locations

Responsibilities

• Lead 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
• Use hands-on, cross-functional approaches to identify pain points and drive improvements
• Drive best-in-class supply chain processes and efficiencies
• Work with 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
• Provide 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
• 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 manufacturability, assembly, test attributes) including reviewing engineering changes and assessment of materials/supply chain impact
• Actively engage 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
• Interact 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
• Travel to supplier facilities (anticipated average of 40%-50%, primarily domestic locations)

Skills

Desired (not Required) Skills:

• Experience in the following contract types: FFP, FPIF, T&M, Labor Hour, Cost Reimbursement (with 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