Manager Supply Chain Programs 3

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 152,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company-paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and个人

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Manager Supply Chain Programs for a leading Aerospace & Defense client. This remote, US-based role drives supply chain program execution across complex defense efforts, focusing on planning, coordination, risk mitigation, and performance management.

You will supervise a team of Supply Chain Planning Specialists, align supplier agreements and material acceleration, and coordinate with PMO and plant management to meet cost and schedule targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or management field.
• 20 years of defense industry experience.
• Eligibility for DoD Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
• Experience as an Operating Unit lead within Global Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of Supply Chain Planning Specialists.
• Develop strategies for supplier agreements and material acceleration efforts.
• Plan and execute material services for multiple programs.
• Coordinate with the Program Management Office to meet supply chain commitments.
• Create and implement mitigation plans for supplier-related risks.
• Lead supply chain program execution, including resource planning and cost management.
• Brief PMO and plant management on program status and issues affecting cost and schedule.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Risk management

Stakeholder collaboration

Defense industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical or management field

Tools

Microsoft Word

MS Office

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Manager Supply Chain Programs 3 to join the team of a leader in the Aerospace & Defense space. This role will lead supply chain program execution across complex defense-related efforts, with a strong emphasis on planning, coordination, risk mitigation, and performance management. The manager will partner closely with program leadership, plant management, and supplier stakeholders to keep material commitments on track. Success in this position will depend on driving disciplined execution, managing cost and schedule impacts, and supporting critical operational readiness.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $151,500 – $239,300 annually

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of Supply Chain Planning Specialists
• Develop strategies for supplier agreements and material acceleration efforts
• Plan and execute material services for multiple programs
• Coordinate with the Program Management Office to meet supply chain commitments
• Create and implement mitigation plans for supplier-related risks
• Lead supply chain program execution, including resource planning and cost management
• Brief PMO and plant management on program status and issues affecting cost and schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or management field
• 20 years of defense industry experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and MS Office
• Eligibility for DoD Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required
• Experience as an Operating Unit lead within Global Supply Chain
• Background in supply chain management in the electronics industry
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management System requirements
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.