Senior Manager of Supply Chain Management

Fort Wayne, IN – *Relocation Assistance Provided*

***Eligibility to Obtain DoD Security Clearance Required***

The Company

Our client is one of the largest, successful aerospace, defense and technology innovators in the world. They operate in over 100 countries and provide strategic solutions to the US, in order to protect and defend our freedoms worldwide, with advancing space access, supporting national security, civil service, and transportation safety. Their employees are passionate about their customers and their mission, as they enjoy working with cutting edge technologies and advancements that are positively impacting our society.

The Job

As the Senior Manager of Supply Chain Management, you will be responsible for managing Business Unit cost, schedule and technical performance, and ensuring our client and their customers’ objectives are achieved, including on-time delivery, exceptional quality, and affordability with the ability to monitor & assess project issues and develop mechanisms & resolutions to meet goals.

Functions

• Motivated self-starter well versed in the overall Supply Chain Process Flow and managing Business Unit performance in the areas of technical scope, schedule, and cost
• Apply expertise in managing complex subcontracts, including hardware, software, complex services subcontracts, and follow-on/production subcontracts
• Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide array of professional levels and functions
• Lead, direct, and review the work of direct report(s) to maintain workflow and productivity and ensure weekly objectives are achieved
• Ability to work as an effective leader, while maintaining a “team” mentality in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Provide input on talent and performance management decisions for team
• Manage department and program budgets and support explanation of variances in monthly performance
• Ability to navigate FAR/DFARS regulations and internal procedures for compliance
• Support Small Business initiatives
• Ability to generate spending plans, payment forecasts, and variance reports
• Follow strategic direction set by Program and functional leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Skills

• TS/SCI and/or DoD Secret clearance preferred, but not required
• Experience in the following contract types: FFP, FPIF, T&M, Labor Hour, Cost-Plus (w/fixed-fee, incentive fee, or award fee)
• Experience managing budgets and sales forecasting
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Lean Six Sigma experience
• Previous Leadership experience

Security Clearance

Please be aware this position requires eligibility to obtain a DoD Security Clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.