Senior Space Supply Chain Manager

TRIDENT SYSTEMS LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life with AD&D

Short term disability

Long term disability

HSA/FSA/DCFSA

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k)

Job summary

TRIDENT SYSTEMS LLC is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead the Ibeos portfolio's supply chain execution in Sterling, VA. The role reports to the VP of Operations and will manage a team of program managers and buyers across multiple IPTs and programs.

The ideal candidate will plan and execute material and subcontract strategies through the program lifecycle, coordinating with programs, engineering, finance, contracts, and quality to meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience / combined education.
• 9+ years of related supply chain, procurement, subcontract, or materials management experience; or 7+ years with a graduate degree; or 13+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in aerospace and/or defense industry, including development and/or production projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing, leading, and developing supply chain professionals.
• Experience across multiple functions, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and programs.
• Experience across a broad range of supply chain activities, including supplier risk management, negotiations, terms and conditions, contract types, procurement, and post-award supplier/subcontract management.
• Experience managing suppliers and subcontractors supporting complex components, assemblies, systems, services, and commodities.
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, ITAR compliance in defense contractor supply chain activities.
• Experience developing and executing supply chain strategies that support cost, schedule, quality, and performance objectives.
• Proficiency using MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage the Supply Chain team supporting the Ibeos portfolio, including hiring, resource planning, coaching, performance management, and professional development.
• Establish and continuously improve supply chain processes, tools, and organizational structures to support current and future business requirements.
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies for material, inventory, and subcontract services across multiple programs.
• Partner with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Contracts, Quality, and other functions to develop and execute program supply chain plans.
• Establish and maintain make/buy plans, procurement strategies, material schedules, budgets, and supplier plans to support successful program execution.
• Lead supplier and subcontractor management activities, including sourcing, negotiations, terms and conditions, cost and schedule management, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.
• Develop and execute mitigation strategies for supplier, material, cost, schedule, quality, and other supply chain risks.
• Monitor key supply chain performance metrics, including supplier delivery, quality, cost, lead times, inventory, and risk, and communicate significant issues and recovery plans to leadership.
• Provide regular updates to business and executive leadership regarding supply chain status, risks, opportunities, and issues affecting program cost and schedule performance.
• Support program financial commitments through material forecasting, cost management, CAM, and supplier management.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain teams across SES and other Trident business areas to leverage inventory, suppliers, processes, and best practices.
• Support capture and proposal activities, including supplier strategy, make/buy analysis, estimates, material planning, and subcontract planning.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, contractual, and company requirements, including FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and other requirements applicable to defense contractor supply chain activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve supply chain efficiency, predictability, cost, quality, and schedule performance.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with strategic suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Support customer engagements and other off-site activities or travel as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supply Chain Leadership

Aerospace/Defense

Supplier Management

Procurement

BOM

Cross-functional Leadership

Cost/Schedule/Quality

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

MS Office

Job description

TRIDENT SYSTEMS LLC is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead the Ibeos portfolio's supply chain execution in Sterling, VA. The role reports to the VP of Operations and will manage a team of program managers and buyers across multiple IPTs and programs.

The ideal candidate will plan and execute material and subcontract strategies through the program lifecycle, coordinating with programs, engineering, finance, contracts, and quality to meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives.