Lead, Supply Chain Management

Rocketdyne; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a Lead, Supply Chain Management in Redmond, WA. The role focuses on SC/MM leadership, developing plans, and coordinating with program management teams to deliver on schedule and within budget.

The position supports program planning, supplier management, and risk mitigation with emphasis on value and efficiency in a complex defense program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of relevant experience; graduate degree with 7+ years of experience; or 13+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead SC/MM execution from proposal to closeout for assigned scope.
• Develop SC/MM plans to ensure on-time delivery and best value.
• Manage program health with EV metrics and support BCRs/LRE.
• Forecast material sales to support JSP and revenue recognition.
• Coordinate with SC/MM on priorities and supplier negotiations.
• Support IMS and budget baselines; monitor supplier performance.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree + 9+ years experience

Graduate Degree + 7+ years experience

13+ years experience in lieu of a degree

Job description

Job Title: Lead, Supply Chain Management

Job Location: Redmond, WA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description

The Lead, Supply Chain Management position provides Supply Chain/Materiel Management (SC/MM) representation and leadership in support of Business Unit and Business Development activities. They are responsible for effectively leading the SC/MM functional organization to develop and document strategies, plans, and processes to manage the supply chain for integration into the Program Management plan. They work directly with Program Management and act as the primary customer contact for the Supply Chain portion of program activities. They represent procurement on the program integrated program teams (IPTs) and interface cross functionally in the resolution of material status, problems or issues.

Essential Functions

• The Supply Chain Management position is responsible for SC/MM execution of assigned program scope from time of customer request for proposal through contract closeout. To successfully complete these responsibilities, the MPM must:
• Assist or lead in the development of a Supply Chain Management Plan that establishes the SC/MM approach to achieving program objectives ensuring quality performance, on time delivery and best value to the customer
• Manage program heath with Earned Value (EV) to manage program cost and schedule by using EV fundamentals and support Budget Change Requests (BCRs), Latest Revised Estimate (LRE), Status to report weekly performance to baseline plan
• Develop a Joint Strategic Plan (JSP) by program to forecast material sales that support the organization’s revenue recognition
• Formulate monthly material forecasts to support the company’s Joint Strategic Plan (JSP)
• Formulate quarterly Estimate at Complete (EAC) reports to communicate the program’s performance to budget
• Assist or lead SC/MM in the identification of risks and opportunities to executing the assigned program scope within cost, schedule and technical performance requirements
• Lead SC/MM in supporting program proposal activities to develop compliant labor and material estimates required to support the Supply Chain Management Plan
• Assist or lead SC/MM in the management and execution of the assigned program scope within cost, schedule and technical performance requirements
• Support the program team in developing and baselining a program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
• Support the program team in developing a budget baseline
• Coordinate with SC/MM management to establish work priorities for SC/MM personnel (e.g. buying and major subcontract personnel, etc.)
• Support supplier contract negotiations to meet program requirements
• Actively manage suppliers to level required (e.g. Supplier Mission Assurance Reviews (SMARs), Post Award Reviews (PARs), Program Management Reviews (PMRs) Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), Supplier Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (SMRRs), etc.) to achieve program requirements
• Use key metrics to drive performance that meets program requirements
• Assist or lead in the development and execution of SC/MM affordability initiatives that mitigate cost growth from last price paid
• Monitor the program supply base to assess supplier performance and sustainability for early identification of issues and minimize expedite activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Washington state is $100,500 - $186,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

“L3Harris announced on January 5th, that AE Industrial Partners (\"AE Industrial\") has agreed to acquire a controlling interest in L3Harris’ Space Propulsion and Power Systems business. This position has been identified as one that will transition to the new standalone company upon closing of the transaction. Until that time, L3Harris will continue its hiring activity within this business.”