Defense & Aerospace Supply Chain Development Manager

Jabil Malaysia; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Life, AD&D, Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance

Volunteer Opportunities

Job summary

Jabil Defense & Aerospace seeks a Supply Chain Development Manager in St. Petersburg, FL to lead design and business planning for critical customer programs.

You will drive BOM costing, partner with customers and suppliers, and align internal teams with strategic goals across planning, procurement, and logistics. The role emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and the development of launch plans while optimizing working capital and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with strong experience in supply chain management.
• 10+ years of related experience in SCM; defense/aerospace preferred.
• Experience with BOM costing, forecasting, and planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Supply Chain Design and Business Plan to meet Customer and Jabil expectations.
• Own end-to-end BOM costing strategy for a customer.
• Build relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to drive strategy.
• Provide leadership to teams involved in strategy creation and implementation.
• Ensure planning processes support revenue projections, inventory models, and flexibility programs.
• Develop and oversee product launch and transition plans between Jabil sites.
• Develop reporting processes for customer requirements (E&O, on-time delivery, pricing).
• Implement inventory programs to optimize working capital.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

Jabil Defense & Aerospace is seeking a Supply Chain Development Manager to work in our St. Petersburg, FL location.

How will you make an impact?

As a Supply Chain Development Manager, you will be responsible for the Supply Chain Design & Supporting Business Plan required to proactively manage both the Customer & Jabil’s business expectations.

What will you do?

• Perform situational analysis leading to Strategy Development around all Supply Chain Disciplines (Procurement, Planning, Logistics, Design, etc.)
• End-to-end accountability for the BOM costing strategy and process applied to a particular customer
• Develop relationships that allow the ability to influence the Customer, Suppliers, and key stakeholders within Jabil
• Provides leadership and strategic direction to individuals who directly and indirectly play a role in Strategy creation/ implementation
• Ensure an appropriate Planning Process is in place to support both Customer and Jabil Revenue Projections, Inventory Models, & Supply Chain Flexibility programs
• Develop and oversee product launch plans for new business, and transition plans for products being moved between Jabil manufacturing sites
• Develops Process and Tools for the communication of all Supply Chain "Reporting" that is required by the customer (E&O, OTD, Pricing, etc.)
• Implement Inventory programs that allow Jabil to optimize working Capital (Hubbing, JIT, optimum manufacturing lot sizes, alternate transportation methodologies, etc.)
• Clearly and regularly communicates Customer needs and collaborate with others Functional areas within Jabil to ensure alignment on common goals (Commodity Management, Advanced Planning, Operations, Design, Finance, etc.)
• Develop and deploy an appropriate quoting process that allows Jabil every chance to win new business
• Identify creative ways to reduce cost, and develop and deploy an appropriate Costing model which supports our Customers and Jabil’s negotiation calendar
• Negotiate favorable Pricing, Terms, and Contracts that allow Jabil a Competitive Advantage in the market
• In conjunction with BD negotiate Customer terms that don’t leave Jabil exposed based on quote model (Pricing & Inventory)
• Working in concert with Customer’s SCM & Design organizations to create alignment in Supplier Selection strategies
• Understand regulatory Compliance or Local Legislation that may impact on the supply chain design for a particular Customer
• Establish Clear & Measurable goals and objectives by which to determine individual & team results
• Solicit ongoing performance feedback from individuals within Jabil that can help to quantify performance trends
• Clearly understand and be able to articulate both Jabil & our Customers Strategic Direction
• Develop clear understanding of Business Unit P&L and cause and effect of Supply Chain elements on balance sheet
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

How will you get here?

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree required, however discipline in Business Management, Supply Chain or similar discipline strongly preferred. At least 10 years of related experience, preferably in Supply Chain Management, or an equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training. Additional certification such as ASQ, CQE, CQM, CQA, OR ISO Lead Auditor, as well as global experience is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Experience in Defense & Aerospace experience is preferred.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Experience in using Microsoft Excel; knowledge of v-lookups and use of formulas or macros.

Benefits you will receive while working with Jabil:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Annual Merit Increases
• Community Volunteer Opportunities
• Prior managerial experience in Materials Management is preferred.

Accessibility Accommodation

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to [e-mail] or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e‑mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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