Defense & Aerospace Supply Chain Development Manager

Jabil; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Annual Merit Increases

Volunteer Opportunities

Job summary

Jabil Defense & Aerospace in St. Petersburg, FL is seeking a Supply Chain Development Manager to lead design and planning initiatives that proactively meet customer and Jabil expectations.

The role covers end-to-end supply chain strategy across procurement, planning, logistics, and design, with BOM costing accountability and cross-functional influence to win new business and optimize working capital.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; preference for Business Management or Supply Chain.
• At least 10 years of related experience in Supply Chain Management.
• Certifications such as ASQ, CQE, CQM, CQA, or ISO Lead Auditor desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform situational analysis leading to strategy development across supply chain disciplines.
• End-to-end accountability for BOM costing strategy and process for a customer.
• Develop relationships with customers, suppliers, and key stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction for strategy creation and implementation.
• Ensure a planning process to support revenue projections, inventory models, and flexibility programs.
• Develop and oversee product launch plans and transitions between Jabil sites.
• Develop processes and tools for communication of supply chain reporting (OTD, pricing, etc.).
• Implement inventory programs to optimize working capital.
• Communicate customer needs and align with functional areas.
• Develop and deploy a quoting process to win new business.
• Identify ways to reduce cost and develop costing models.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts for competitive advantage.
• Work with customer SCM & Design teams for alignment.
• Understand regulatory compliance impacting supply chain design.
• Set clear, measurable goals and solicit performance feedback.
• Articulate Jabil and customer strategic direction.
• Understand P&L and impact of supply chain on balance sheet.
• May perform other duties.

Skills

Supply chain management

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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:

Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 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