Supply Chain Manager I

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Security clearance eligibility

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in the United States is seeking a Supply Chain Manager I to lead a team of buyers and category leads, align the supply base with program needs, and drive procurement excellence. This role supports DoD, DHS, and international customers, requiring collaboration across functions to meet schedules and manage risk.

Hybrid or in-office in Hagerstown, MD, with potential travel. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years in operations or related fields; CPSM/ CPIM

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; 7+ years in operations or a related area; strong knowledge of procurement processes and supply chain principles.
• Proficient negotiations skills; ability to read and understand technical requirements.
• Experience leading a supply chain team including buyers, subcontract management specialists, and category leads.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of buyers, subcontracts management specialists, and category leads; ensure performance aligns with company objectives.
• Define, develop, and improve the supply base to support program requirements.
• Develop and execute material plans and forecasts to meet program needs.
• Collaborate with executives and departments to align supply chain activities with objectives.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure program success.
• Drive supply chain innovation and optimize procurement systems.
• Set and communicate KPIs to drive visibility and goals; coordinate capital and facility requests.

Skills

Supply chain management

Negotiation

Leadership

Procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Supply Chain Manager I### Supply Chain Manager IApply: Hybrid or in office: Hagerstown, MD: Greenville, TX: Full time: Posted Today: R0031149Are you looking to use your supply chain experience and leadership skills in an industry that supports and protects explorers and heroes? We could use your expertise on our team! The Supply Chain Manager I leads a team responsible for managing the supply base and ensuring support for company programs. This role involves establishing priorities, coordinating with various departments to meet production schedules, driving supply chain innovation, and ensuring the achievement of material, planning, and production objectives.The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.**Responsibilities:*** Lead a team of buyers, subcontracts management specialists, and category leads, ensuring their performance aligns with company objectives.* Define, develop, and improve the supply base to support program requirements.* Develop and execute material business plans and forecasts to meet program needs.* Collaborate with executive management, program management, and other departments to align supply chain activities with company objectives.* Identify, mitigate, and resolve supply chain risks and issues to ensure program success.* Drive supply chain innovation by leveraging current procurement systems and exploring new technologies.* Set, measure, and communicate supply chain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive visibility and achieve goals.* Prepare capital, contract equipment, and facility requests based on program and company demands.**Qualifications You Must Have:*** Bachelor's degree in a related field.* 7+ years of experience in operations or a related area.* Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 11 years of related experience is required.* Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.* Strong knowledge of procurement processes and supply chain principles.* Proficient negotiations skills.* Candidate must have Supply Chain Management skills.**Qualifications We Prefer:*** Master’s degree in a relevant field.* Professional certification such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management).* Prefer a candidate with both development and production experience skills.* In-depth working knowledge of commodity , Category and Sourcing Management.* Background in manufacturing timelines and requirements.* Ability to read and understand technical requirements.* Experience working in Supply Chain supporting government contracts.* Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) compliance.* Experience with major Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P)/Source-to-Pay (S2P) systems.**Essential Functions:*** Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.* Proficiency in using a computer for extended periods.* Effective verbal and written communication skills.* Ability to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally.* Regular travel may be required for supplier visits and audits.This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.Estimated Starting Salary Range: $103,565.21 - $142,402.17. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.**IMPORTANT NOTICE:**This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.