Manager, Supply Chain

Cessna Aircraft Company; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Wellness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Textron Systems, part of Textron, seeks a Manager, Supply Chain to lead subcontract specialists for complex supplier negotiations and execution across the Electronic Systems domain. You will oversee the supply base, drive metrics, and partner with program leadership to ensure safety, quality, delivery and cost.

The role emphasizes collaboration across sourcing, data analytics, and strategic procurement, with a focus on continuous improvement and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with 3+ years of experience in a related field such as supply chain, procurement, contracts, or program management or Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of experience in a related field such as supply chain, procurement, contracts, or program management.
• Government contracting experience with FAR Part 12 and 15 Contracts of various cost types; project management and contract negotiation experience preferred.
• CPIM, CSCP, and Six Sigma certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the supply chain team for Electronic Systems domain programs and coordinate with program leadership.
• Provide regular subcontract status, supplier performance, risk, and metric reports to leadership.
• Develop, coach, and manage subcontract specialists and monitor performance against goals.
• Engage in business opportunities, support proposal strategy, gate reviews, and improve downstream supply chain performance.
• Support internal and external audits ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

Skills

CPIM

CSCP

Six Sigma

Government contracting

Project management

Contract negotiation

Education

Master’s Degree in related field

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Job description

Job Description - Manager, Supply Chain (345259)

Manager, Supply Chain

Job Number:

345259

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

About This Role

The Manager, Supply Chain will lead a team of subcontract specialists to enable the negotiation and execution of complex subcontracts with major suppliers and ensure oversight of the supply base coupled with monitoring, escalating, reporting and driving action of the supply base. This position further serves as the Electronic Systems domain supply chain lead with direct support responsibility to the domain program leadership. Customer relationship management and supply chain execution are key measures for this position, all with a focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the supply chain lead to the Electronic Systems domain programs. Engage in regular communications, attend program reviews, and provide supply chain feedback and take action on items of program importance or concern (e.g. risky suppliers and mitigation, delivery status, cost growth concerns, among others).
• Coordinate and align with other supply chain resources/functions to meet customer objectives. (Supplier Development, Strategic Sourcing, Sourcing Engineering, Data Analytics, Tactical Procurement). Escalate issues as identified.
• Provide regular reports to supply chain and program leadership regarding subcontract status, supplier performance, risks/mitigations, and associated supply chain metrics.
• Develop, coach, and manage subcontract specialists and monitor employee performance to goals. Use data analytics and standard tools to measure and monitor subcontract placement and supplier management/performance. Enforce and improve on standard work and cadences. Monitor SC exception reports.
• Evaluate supply chain needs proactively with the program through the review of forecasts and the identification of potential sources for strategic sourcing considerations.
• Maintain expertise in major commodities and drivers for the ES Domain while proactively engaging early in business opportunities - supporting proposal strategy, gate reviews, and drive program accountability to optimize downstream supply chain performance, advocate for supply chain needs, and execute targeted continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the Supply Chain organization executing discrete continuous improvement efforts as identified.
• Support both internal and external audit teams, including Accounting, Textron Audit Services, DCMA and DCAA. Ensure subcontract management activities are conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and customer requirements.
• Master’s Degree with 3+ years of experience in a related field such as supply chain, procurement, contracts, or program management or Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of experience in a related field such as supply chain, procurement, contracts, or program management.
• Government contracting experience with FAR Part 12 and 15 Contracts of various cost types Project management and contract negotiation experience preferred.
• CPIM, CSCP, and Six Sigma certification preferred.

How We Care

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country.We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

• Master’s Degree with 3+ years of experience in a related field such as supply chain, procurement, contracts, or program management or Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of experience in a related field such as supply chain, procurement, contracts, or program management.
• Government contracting experience with FAR Part 12 and 15 Contracts of various cost types Project management and contract negotiation experience preferred.
• CPIM, CSCP, and Six Sigma certification preferred.

How We Care

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country.We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $110,500 - $167,900 per year.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.