Senior Manager, International Supply Chain Strategy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Develop, articulate, and execute sourcing strategies at both country and supplier levels.

• Ensure alignment and secure commitment from leadership and global stakeholders.

• Facilitate international co-production, second-sourcing, and projects involving industrial participation.

• Collaborate with Program/Capture teams, OSC SBU leaders, Global Trade, Engineering, Global Industrialization, Contracts, and other departments.

• Implement best practices from the International Co-production Playbook.

• Ensure readiness for strategic onboarding of international suppliers.

• Assist and engage in supplier evaluations.

• Oversee supplier onboarding activities, including NDAs, ESDM, RECON due diligence, RESA 1-3, and UCC approvals.

• Maintain the international supplier capability database and ensure data integrity.

• Support Strategy and Submit/Commit gate review processes.

• Aid in capturing strategies for international pursuits and offset/industrial participation initiatives.

• Develop executive-level presentations and reports suitable for leadership.

• Evaluate proposed business solutions, partner selections, project assessments, and financial valuations.

• Travel both domestically and internationally approximately 5–25% of the time.

⛳️ Requirements

• A University Degree or equivalent experience with at least 10 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with a minimum of 7 years of experience.

• At least 10 years of experience in Strategy, Supply Chain, Program Management, or Operations/Manufacturing.

• Proven experience in developing and implementing functional, business, or portfolio strategies.

• Proficiency in creating business cases and conducting ROI analyses.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Aerospace & Defense sector.

• Capability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.

• U.S. citizenship is required.

• Experience in supplier management, manufacturing, engineering, or program leadership, particularly in international settings.

• Familiarity with geographically dispersed cross-functional or Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).

• Expertise in preparing executive presentations.

• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and U.S. government export/import regulations.

• Strong project and change management skills.

• Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and MRP/ERP systems like SAP (PRISM).

• Exposure to offsets, localization, industrial participation, and proposal development.

• Relevant certifications such as PMP, CPSM, or CSCP are preferred.

• Background in management consulting or internal strategy positions.

• Active and current DoD Secret security clearance is mandatory from day one.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life balance benefits.

• Parental leave, including for fathers.

• Flexible work schedules available.

• Recognition awards for achievements.

• Educational assistance programs.

• Backup care for children and adults.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.

• 401(k) matching contributions.

• Flexible spending accounts for various expenses.

• Employee assistance programs for support.

• Employee Scholar Program for educational advancement.

• Paid time off and holiday leave.

• Opportunities for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available.