Sr Manager, Supply Chain

sierraspace; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Space in Madison, WI seeks a senior supply chain leader to manage Purchasing, Planning, Warehousing, and Logistics across Wisconsin facilities. You will analyze production data, identify capacity constraints, and develop mitigation strategies to keep critical programs on track.

The role requires strong data analytics, extensive MRP experience, and expertise in purchasing and warehousing, with a bias for action and ownership in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in material planning, supply chain management, or related operational roles.
• At least 3 years in management or leadership roles with success leading teams.
• Deep expertise in MRP systems and inventory optimization.
• Experience balancing inventory investment with service levels and efficiency.
• Strong analytical skills for data-driven decisions.
• Experience in strategic supplier relationships and sourcing negotiations.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams through shortages and disruptions.
• Proven track record in KPI development and tracking with financial impact.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; mentoring capability.

Responsibilities

• Manage Purchasing, Planning, Warehousing, and Logistics for our Wisconsin facilities.
• Analyze production data, identify capacity constraints, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Develop and present supply chain strategies to support our missions.
• Lead cross-functional teams across multiple sites and functions.
• Mentor professionals and build high-performing teams.

Skills

MRP expertise

Inventory optimization

Data analytics

Supplier relationships

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Sourcing negotiations

KPIs management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain / related field

MBA / MS preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Kinaxis RapidResponse

Blue Yonder (JDA)

o9 Solutions

Job description

Sierra Space Careers:

At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.

Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today.

Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.

Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space.

We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.

About the Role

This role will immerse you in fast-paced design and production cycles of complex aerospace hardware across multiple engineering disciplines and work centers. You will be responsible for managing all Purchasing, Planning, Warehousing, and Logistics supporting our Wisconsin facilities. You'll analyze production data, identify capacity constraints, and develop mitigation strategies to keep critical programs on track. The ideal candidate brings strong data analytics skills, extensive MRP system experience, a history working within engineering-driven organizations, and expertise in purchasing and warehousing. You'll develop, triage, maintain, and present supply chain strategies that support our bold mission in space technology. We're looking for individuals with a bias for action and extreme ownership who thrive in a dynamic environment where your decisions directly impact our ability to reach the stars and deliver critical national defense capabilities.

About You

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower - to join us in this critical mission.

We're looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals - while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field; OR equivalent work experience in material planning or supply chain leadership
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in material planning, supply chain management, or related operational roles
• At least 3 years of experience in management or leadership roles with demonstrated success managing teams and complex projects
• Proven track record of successfully managing large teams across multiple functions or locations
• Deep expertise in material requirements planning (MRP) systems and inventory optimization techniques
• Demonstrated success implementing material planning initiatives that balance inventory investment with service levels and operational efficiency
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex supply chain data and drive data-driven decision making
• Experience developing and managing strategic supplier relationships and conducting sourcing negotiations
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through material shortages and supply chain disruptions
• Experience developing and tracking KPIs aligned with financial and operational objectives
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to influence senior leadership
• Demonstrated experience mentoring professionals and building high-performing teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Master's degree (MBA or MS) in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related discipline
• 10+ years of progressive experience in material planning or supply chain management with increasing leadership responsibility
• 7+ years of people management experience leading material planning or supply chain organizations
• Experience managing planning teams across multiple sites, business units, or geographic regions
• APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) and/or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) certification
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification with demonstrated success leading enterprise-level improvement initiatives
• Expert-level proficiency with advanced ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms) including planning module configuration and optimization
• Hands-on experience with advanced planning systems (APS) or integrated business planning platforms (Kinaxis RapidResponse, Blue Yonder, o9 Solutions, or similar)
• Demonstrated success implementing inventory optimization initiatives that achieved significant working capital reductions (25%+ improvement) while improving service levels
• Experience leading ERP implementations, system upgrades, or supply