Senior Specialist, Supply Chain Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Act as a liaison for Supply Chain/Material Management within business unit programs and initiatives for new business development.

• Represent procurement on Integrated Program Teams and facilitate cross-functional resolution of material-related challenges.

• Formulate supply chain strategies, plans, and processes that align with comprehensive program management frameworks.

• Serve as the customer interface for supply chain program activities.

• Compile and occasionally lead material requirements, budgets, and supply chain deliverables for designated programs.

• Generate and present monthly material cost forecasts along with quarterly Estimate at Completion projections.

• Lead cross-functional material teams while collaborating with suppliers, supply chain leadership, program management, functional leaders, and customers.

• Oversee time and resources across various programs, prioritizing critical-path activities and competing demands.

• Formulate and implement supply chain strategies for development and production proposals.

• Propel affordability and enhance supplier performance through improvement initiatives, including quality enhancement efforts.

• Identify, escalate, and resolve material-related issues, risks, and obstacles.

• Support subcontract negotiations with essential single-source or sole-source suppliers.

• Develop baseline program plans for suppliers that include budget and schedule baselines.

• Assist in contract negotiations with key strategic suppliers.

• Prepare and present findings to peers, customers, suppliers, and senior management.

• Act as the SC/MM representative and customer-facing contact for supply chain material program matters.

• Travel to other facilities and supplier locations across the nation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 4 years of relevant supply chain experience; or a Graduate Degree with a minimum of 2 years of related supply chain experience; or, alternatively, at least 8 years of relevant supply chain experience in lieu of a degree.

• Proficient understanding of supply chain management, lean manufacturing, assembly, and ATP processes.

• Capability to assess plans, processes, and outcomes using technical knowledge and experience.

• Familiarity with project management methodologies within the defense acquisition sector, including program planning, integrated master scheduling, budgeting, and earned value management.

• Ability to implement product design and development stage-gate processes for design, build, and test reviews.

• Experience in leading, mentoring, reviewing, and providing constructive feedback to team members.

• Ability to manage multiple activities concurrently and adapt plans in real time.

• Willingness and capability to travel up to 10% to facilities and supplier locations nationwide.

🏝️ Benefits

• 9/80 schedule: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours worked, with every other Friday off.

• Health insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• 401(k) match.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Education assistance.

• Parental leave.

• Paid time off.

• Company-paid holidays.