Sr Mgr, Supply Chain

About the Role

Mercury Systems is seeking a Senior Manager, Supply Chain for the Signal Technology business unit. In this leadership role, you will lead a high-performing team responsible for planning, procurement, inventory management, and material flow to support the successful delivery of mission-critical aerospace and defense products. You’ll partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, and Quality to optimize supply chain performance, improve operational efficiency, reduce risk, and ensure on-time delivery for customers. This role offers the opportunity to drive continuous improvement initiatives across a complex manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive supply chain performance to meet or exceed key operational metrics, including on-time delivery, schedule adherence, material availability, MRP health, and inventory accuracy.
• Lead and develop a team of approximately 18 supply chain professionals across planning, purchasing, and material handling.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while developing strategies that support production schedules and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) objectives.
• Oversee material planning and master data integrity, including BOMs, routings, and planning parameters, to ensure effective MRP/MPS execution.
• Lead inventory optimization initiatives to improve inventory turns, reduce excess inventory, and support cash flow objectives.
• Manage Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SI&OP) with monthly assessments of supply and demand constraint management plans.
• Manage departmental budgets, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or a related field.
• Typically requires 10+ years of supply chain experience in aerospace and defense manufacturing.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing both direct and indirect reports in a matrixed organization.
• Experience leading supply chain planning and procurement functions.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and Manufacturing.
• Experience leading supply chain through AS9100/ISO 9001 audits, including facilitation with auditors on supply chain policies and processes.
• Experience leading structured operational reviews and driving execution through cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of MRP/MPS systems, material planning, inventory management, and supply chain best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP/MRP systems.
• This position requires you to have or obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Preferred Qualifications

• High proficiency with Oracle or comparable ERP systems, particularly in Supply Chain and planning transactions.
• Familiarity with CPSR (Contractor Purchasing System Review).
• Ability to drive compliance with DFARS/FAR, ITAR, and company-specific policies, including counterfeit part prevention, traceability, and cybersecurity.
• Ability to influence at all levels of an organization.
• Experience with successful integration of new products into the manufacturing process, including adaptability across different manufacturing disciplines.

Pay

Salary ranges for this position:

• $115,700.00 - $208,300.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in FL, GA, IN, AZ, AL, MD, or TX, and all remote employees.
• $129,600.00 - $233,300.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in VA, CA, NH, or MA.
• $136,500.00 - $245,800.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in NJ.

Mercury considers a variety of factors to determine individual base salary offers, including the role and related responsibilities, prior work experience, education, training, skills, certifications, internal equity, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

Benefits

• Bonus opportunities (or special incentives for sales positions).
• Health, life, and disability insurance.
• Company-paid holidays and time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Discounted employee stock purchase plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Access to professional development and personal wellness platforms, including LinkedIn Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv, and Virgin Pulse.
• Team members at the Director or Vice President level are also eligible to receive annual stock-based awards.

Schedule

Mercury offers a 9/80 alternative work schedule that provides employees more opportunity for work/life balance (availability based on location).