Senior Specialist, Supply Chain Management

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

📋 Description

• Act as the Supply Chain/Material Management representative and leader for Business Unit and Business Development endeavors.

• Direct the Supply Chain/Material Management functional organization in creating and formalizing strategies, plans, and processes.

• Incorporate supply chain management into the Program Management framework.

• Collaborate closely with Program Management and act as the primary contact for customers regarding supply chain program operations.

• Represent procurement on integrated program teams (IPTs).

• Engage cross-functionally to address material status, challenges, and issues.

• Assemble and guide cross-functional teams while liaising with suppliers, supply chain directors, program managers, functional managers, and clients.

• Assist in supply chain activities for development and production proposals.

• Plan and implement initiatives aimed at improving affordability, supplier quality, and supplier performance.

• Aid in subcontract negotiations.

• Contribute to the development of supplier baseline program plans, budgets, and schedule baselines.

• Create and deliver presentations to peers, customers, suppliers, and management.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with at least 6 years of relevant supply chain experience.

• Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant supply chain experience.

• If lacking a degree, at least 10 years of relevant supply chain experience is required.

• Capability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

• Strong understanding of Supply Chain and Project Management principles.

• Familiarity with supply chain management, lean manufacturing, assembly, and ATP processes.

• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) is preferred.

• Proficient in evaluating plans, processes, and outcomes.

• Excellent communication abilities, self-motivated, and strong leadership qualities.

• Practical knowledge of project management techniques within the defense acquisition landscape.

• Understanding of program planning, integrated master scheduling, budgeting, and earned value management.

• Capacity to implement product design and development stage gate processes.

🏝️ Benefits

• 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.

• Health and disability insurance.

• 401(k) matching.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Educational assistance.

• Parental leave.

• Paid time off.

• Company-paid holidays.